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Course details
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29 September:
Introduction of cases and challenges
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9 & 10 October:
Git & GitHub
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17 October:
High Performance Computing (HPC) introduction
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23 & 24 October:
Docker & Apptainer
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27 & 28 November:
Nextflow
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12 December:
Project Day & Assessment
Format: hands-on training, project evaluation & oral assessment
Prerequisites: basic shell commands (Linux). Preparatory resources provided.
Micro-credentials are short, accredited learning packages issued by Flemish universities, expressed in ECTS credits, and designed to be flexible, high-quality, and career-oriented
while remaining compatible with professional commitments.
The trainer line-up
You will be guided by an expert team with both academic and applied experience in bioinformatics, pipelines, and data management:
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Bruna Piereck (VIB Training & Conferences / ELIXIR-BE)
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Alexander Botzki (VIB Training & Conferences / ELIXIR-BE)
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Kobe Lavaerts (VIB Nucleomics Core)
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Nicolas Vannieuwkerke (CMGG, UZ Ghent, Nextflow ambassador)
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Bart Mesuere (UGent, Professor of Big Data Science)
One trainer captured the spirit of the first edition:
“It was incredibly rewarding to watch participants not only gain technical competencies but also apply them creatively and confidently in real-world contexts.”
Why attend
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Strengthen the impact and reliability of your research
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Gain practical, directly applicable skills in tools that drive modern science
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Earn a recognized UGent micro-credential (3 ECTS)
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Join a diverse community of researchers and professionals committed to reproducibility
Don’t miss your chance to advance your career and future-proof your research practices.
Best regards,
VIB Training & Conferences Team and Science Academy UGent
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