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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · 16d

More info registration: coderefinery.github.io/2025-09-09-w...

CodeRefinery workshop September/October 2025

Free workshop on git, testing, documentation, and more in a workshop - for researchers and scientists.

coderefinery.github.io

CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · 16d

💻 Today, we continue our weekly workshop series on reproducible scientific computing topics!

This session is all about #SocialCoding: open-source, licenses, sharing your code, and building on others' work (yes, even from Stack Overflow and ChatGPT 👀).

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · 16d

Great to meet fellow CodeRefinery and NeIC folks at #NeICAHM2025 in Tallinn! We discussed cross-project strategy, training, outreach, CodeRefinery connection to the broader #RSEng training ecosystem. Exciting plans and ideas ahead for collaborations in the Nordics and beyond! 🚀

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Code for Thought / Peter Schmidt @code4thought.bsky.social · Sep 5

New season of #code4thought started this week with an episode on the @coderefinery.org . To find out more listen to it on your podcast app, YouTube podcast or codeforthought.buzzsprout.com/1326658/epis...

And to support the show go to en.tipeee.com/code-for-tho...

[EN] Bring your own classroom - with The Code Refinery - Code for Thought

The Code Refinery has been training researchers on how to write better software since 2016. In this episode Samantha Wittke, Richard Darst and Radovan Bast tell us how it all started, how CodeRefinery...

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Sep 8

Our autumn workshop starts tomorrow ⚒️

🤩 We are excited and ready to guide our 350 registered learners from all over the 🌍 through three half days of version control and six sessions on reproducible research, social coding, Jupyter, documentation, automated testing and modular code development!

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Aug 27

📣 Registration for the CodeRefinery workshop starting September 9th is still open.

🤝 Dive into Git and other tools for more reproducible research, with setup support and a shell crash course in the mix - designed for researchers, by researchers.

More info: coderefinery.github.io/2025-09-09-w...

CodeRefinery workshop September/October 2025

Free workshop on git, testing, documentation, and more in a workshop - for researchers and scientists.

coderefinery.github.io

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Jul 24

CodeRefinery free online workshop on tools and techniques for more reproducible research; September 9-11 2025 + 6 following Wednesdays.
More info and registration: coderefinery.github.io/2025-09-09-w...

#RSEng #FAIR #researchsoftware #git

CodeRefinery workshop September/October 2025

Free workshop on git, testing, documentation, and more in a workshop - for researchers and scientists.

coderefinery.github.io

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Jun 16

In May we kicked off CodeRefinery phase 4! 🎉 Now a 9-partner consortium under NeiC, we’re set for 3+ more years of teaching #FAIR research software practices to researchers all around the globe via workshops, recordings and open lesson materials.
Excited for what’s ahead! 💻🌍
#OpenScience #RSEng

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · May 16

We will also be there with a short talk on the project. ✨

Looking forward to meeting the Research Software Engineering enthusiasts of the Nordics!

Nordic-RSE @nordic-rse.bsky.social · May 16

🚀 Just a few days to go until #NRSE25!

We're excited to see what Research Software Engineers across the Nordics have been working on.

Check out the full schedule and get ready to be inspired: nordic-rse.org/nrse2025/ 👥💻🌍

#RSEng

2025 Nordic-RSE conference

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Apr 4

Yesterday we concluded the 2025 spring CodeRefinery workshop; 6 half days of teaching and learning about research software engineering techniques.

All material remains available for self-study at coderefinery.org/lessons/

-> Many exercises with solutions to try yourself about git and other tools

CodeRefinery

Teaching essential tools so that researchers can make full use of software, computing, and data.

coderefinery.org

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Mar 28

YouTube playlist: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

CodeRefinery workshop 2025 March - YouTube

Playlist of raw videos from this CodeRefinery workshop. Videos are for informational purposes only, and may not be that useful for your own learning (but our...

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Mar 28

Workshop website with links to materials in the schedule: coderefinery.github.io/2025-03-25-w...

CodeRefinery workshop March 25-27 and April 1-3, 2025

Free workshop on git, testing, documentation, and more in a workshop - for researchers and scientists.

coderefinery.github.io

CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Mar 28

Week 1 of the workshop is done—on to week 2!

Missed a session? Catch up on YouTube; all materials on our website (see comments)

Next week:
⚡ Tue: Reproducible research & social coding
⚡ Wed: Jupyter & documentation
⚡ Thu: Modular code & automated testing

Each session is self-contained. Join us!

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Mar 25

We are now live on twitch: twitch.tv/coderefinery

You can still register to interact with the instructors via collaborative notes: coderefinery.github.io/2025-03-25-w...

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Mar 24

Modular Code Development: Structured, sharable and sustainable

Spaghetti code? No thanks. 🍝

Learn how to write #modularcode — so it’s reusable, organized, and easy to improve over time.

📅 Join our workshop: coderefinery.github.io/2025-03-25-w...

CodeRefinery workshop March 25-27 and April 1-3, 2025

Free workshop on git, testing, documentation, and more in a workshop - for researchers and scientists.

coderefinery.github.io

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Mar 21

Social Coding: Code better, together

Coding isn’t just a solo mission- great projects thrive on teamwork! 🤝

In our #SocialCoding session, you’ll learn how to contribute and collaborate effectively, as well as what you need to know about licensing.

📅 Join us: coderefinery.github.io/2025-03-25-w...

CodeRefinery workshop March 25-27 and April 1-3, 2025

Free workshop on git, testing, documentation, and more in a workshop - for researchers and scientists.

coderefinery.github.io

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Mar 20

#Testing Code: Catch bugs before they catch you

Nobody likes broken code. 🐛 But how do you know your code works?

In this session, we’ll show you ways to test your code, manually and automatically, so you can avoid nasty surprises.

📅 Join the full workshop: coderefinery.github.io/2025-03-25-w...

CodeRefinery workshop March 25-27 and April 1-3, 2025

Free workshop on git, testing, documentation, and more in a workshop - for researchers and scientists.

coderefinery.github.io

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Mar 17

Jupyter Notebooks: Code meets documentation

Wish your code could explain itself? With #Jupyter , it can! 📝🪄

Combine code, text, and visuals in one place—perfect for research, teaching, and sharing insights.

📅 Discover the magic of Jupyter in our workshop: coderefinery.github.io/2025-03-25-w...

CodeRefinery workshop March 25-27 and April 1-3, 2025

Free workshop on git, testing, documentation, and more in a workshop - for researchers and scientists.

coderefinery.github.io

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Mar 14

Documentation: Write it down, save future you

Struggling to remember what your own code does? Imagine how others feel! 😅

Good #documentation makes your code usable, shareable, and way less frustrating. Let’s make it happen.

📅 Learn how in our workshop: coderefinery.github.io/2025-03-25-w...

CodeRefinery workshop March 25-27 and April 1-3, 2025

Free workshop on git, testing, documentation, and more in a workshop - for researchers and scientists.

coderefinery.github.io

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Mar 13

CodeRefinery workshop lesson update session on Mar 17, 9-11 CET, Connection details and other links: hackmd.io/@coderefiner...

Everyone interested in supporting us with lesson updates or providing feedback welcome :)

Open House - Lesson updates and preparation - HackMD

When? - Wed March 5th 10-12 CET and Mon March 17 10-12 CET

hackmd.io

CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Mar 13

Help us improve our installation guide! Try it out & let us know:
Were the steps clear? Did everything work? Any roadblocks?
Drop feedback in the comments or join our next Open House (Mar 17, details in comment) Details: coderefinery.github.io/installation/

Thanks for helping us improve!

CodeRefinery workshop software installation instructions — CodeRefinery workshop software installation instructions documentation

coderefinery.github.io

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Mar 10

Reproducible Research: Make your work stand the test of time

If you ran your code in a year, would it still work? 🤔

In this session, we teach you how to make your research #reproducible — so your results can be trusted and built upon.

📅 Join our workshop: coderefinery.github.io/2025-03-25-w...

CodeRefinery workshop March 25-27 and April 1-3, 2025

Free workshop on git, testing, documentation, and more in a workshop - for researchers and scientists.

coderefinery.github.io

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Samantha Wittke @samumantha.bsky.social · Mar 6

Excited to present @coderefinery.org at tomorrow's HiRSE seminar! See ya there? -> www.helmholtz-hirse.de/series/2025_...

40th HiRSE Seminar - HiRSE

www.helmholtz-hirse.de

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Mar 6

Collaborative Git: Teamwork Without the Chaos

Working on code with others can get messy fast. 😵‍💫

Our #CollaborativeGit session teaches you how to work with teammates, contribute to projects, and never fear merge conflicts again. 🚀

📅 Join the March workshop: coderefinery.github.io/2025-03-25-w...

CodeRefinery workshop March 25-27 and April 1-3, 2025

Free workshop on git, testing, documentation, and more in a workshop - for researchers and scientists.

coderefinery.github.io

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CodeRefinery @coderefinery.org · Mar 5

Many members of the CodeRefinery will be there too!

We are looking forward to exchanging experiences and ideas around #ResearchSoftwareEngineering and teaching #RSEskills to researchers with the community.

Still time to submit your abstract and join us in Gothenburg!

Nordic-RSE @nordic-rse.bsky.social · Mar 5

The 2nd Nordic-RSE conference will take place on May 20–21, 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden! #NRSE25

We invite submissions on a variety of topics about and around Research Software, including tools, community building and teaching

Details, abstract submission and registration: nordic-rse.org/nrse2025/

2025 Nordic-RSE conference

nordic-rse.org

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