The National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) is now accepting applications for its Introduction to Scientific Computing course – a practical, hands-on training opportunity designed to help early-career researchers and professionals work more effectively with scientific code and data.

Running this autumn, the course will equip participants with the essential tools and techniques needed to confidently use high-performance computing environments, version control, and scientific programming. Whether you’re handling climate data, atmospheric models, or large-scale simulations, this course is for you.

Applications are open now – don’t miss out on this chance to boost your scientific computational skills!

Dates and locations:
Introduction to the bash shell (Unix/Linux): Online, 09:00-16:00 TBC

Introduction to Python programming: Monday 17 November – Wednesday 19 November 2025, NCAS Headquarters, University of Leeds

Python programming – working with data & Introduction to Git/GitHub: Wednesday 19 November – Friday 21 November 2025, NCAS Headquarters, University of Leeds

Course themes:

Foundations of scientific programming – Learn best practices in Python, Bash, and scientific code management

Working with high-performance computing – Navigate HPC systems and run your code efficiently on powerful platforms

Tools for reproducible science – Use Git, Jupyter, and other tools to collaborate, track progress, and ensure robust research