Research Software Engineering for Health Researchers Workshop Series 2025

In health research, we are increasingly reliant on research software. Many of us are developing data analysis scripts, code, or even entire software packages.

Our “flipped classroom” research software engineering workshop is designed for those who write code and want to ensure good quality of this code. Through this course, you will be provided with a comprehensive overview of good coding practices and a unique opportunity to practice the principles in between weekly check-ins with our expert tutors.

Agenda

• The course follows a fixed schedule each week, where participants will:

• Receive an email containing further context on the topic to be covered including information on the week’s videos to watch and tasks to implement

• Watch the instructional video

• Implement the tasks of the week

• Check in with your buddy to help each other with assigned tasks, and

• Discuss remaining questions as a group with the tutor

• The overall course schedule runs over 6 weeks, preceded by a kick-off meeting prior to the course start. Participants are expected to invest approximately 20 hours of work into this course.

Meeting sessions

The 7 weekly meeting sessions will take place every Wednesday from 2nd October 2025, ending on Wednesday 3rd December 2025. The first session will be our kick-off meeting where the group will meet and the contents of the course will be covered in detail.