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Take Your Research Further with Coding Courses in 2025
by BeNeLux bioinformaticians forum 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

Somehow it’s already December, and 2025 is just around the corner! If learning to code has been on your to-do list, why not make it your New Year’s resolution? We’ve made it easy with three introductory coding courses in January, designed specifically for biologists and genomic scientists. They’re the perfect way to kickstart your coding journey and enhance your research and analysis skills in the year ahead. 🔍 R for Biologists | 15-17 January * Learn R from the ground up: objects, variables, and data types. * Master data importing, cleaning, and manipulation. * Create beautiful visualizations with ggplot2 and interactive plots. * Bring your own data for personalized guidance in our data clinic! Register here<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/r-for-biologists-2025/> 🐍 Introduction to Python | 20-24 January * Get started with Python and explore how it benefits bioinformatics research. * Learn to manipulate text, work with files, and automate tasks with loops and conditions. * Discover advanced topics like regular expressions, dictionaries, and filesystem operations. * Gain practical skills to create efficient bioinformatics pipelines. * IN PERSON course - the perfect excuse for a trip to beautiful Edinburgh to see off the January blues! Register here<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/introduction-to-python-for-biologists-2/> 💻 Linux for Genomics | 29-30 January * Navigate the Linux command line with confidence. * Learn file management, permissions, and shell scripting. * Explore essential tools for genomic data analysis, including seqtk, samtools, and bedtools. * Boost your productivity by integrating Linux into your workflows. Register here<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/introduction-to-linux-for-genomics-3/> 🚀 Why Learn Coding with Us? Our expert-led courses are tailored for researchers, offering practical, hands-on exercises and real-world applications in genomics and biology. Looking to Advance Later in the Year? Take your skills to the next level with our advanced coding courses: * Snakemake<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/snakemake-2/> | 24-27 March * Advanced Python<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/advanced-python-for-biologists-2/> | 8-12 September * Data Exploration with Python<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/data-exploration-with-python-2/> | 1-5 December Spaces are filling fast—don’t miss out! Start your coding journey in 2025 with confidence! If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out. Kind regards, Dr Kathryn Campbell Genomics and Bioinformatics Training Coordinator - Edinburgh Genomics School of Biological Sciences University of Edinburgh Email: kcampb2(a)ed.ac.uk<mailto:kcampb2@ed.ac.uk> [C0537FE1-6FA3-49DE-BC61-6312CF32C502.png] ======================================================== Edinburgh Genomics' Privacy Notice can be viewed at: http://genomics.ed.ac.uk/about-us/privacy-notice This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the recipient(s) to whom they are addressed. If you have received it in error, please destroy all copies and inform the sender. ======================================================== The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th’ ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh SC005336.

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