hpc.nrw & DKZ.2R: Intro to Programming with Python

Date: Jan 19-20, 2026
Category: Workshop
Location: Aachen (RWTH Aachen University)
Workshop Python Carpentries

As part of our “Trainings” work package, the DKZ.2R creates, curates and presents a variety of free trainings, seminars and courses. Our next offering will be a two-day Python Intro course in collaboration with hpc.nrw. The Lecture part of the workshop will be streamed live from Bonn to different locations where participants are supported by on-site instructors in working on the exercises and in the case of questions. The DKZ.2R will support participants on-site in Aachen for the two-day event.

The workshop will take place on January 19th and 20th 2026. To register for the Event on-site in Aachen sign up here. Find out more about the event and participation at the other locations using this link

  • Title: Python Intro
  • When: Monday, January 19th & 20th, 9:30 am to 1 pm
  • Where: RWTH Aachen University, Germany (Kopernikusstraße 6, 52074 Aachen, Seminarraum 003)
  • Format: This workshop is a hybrid event with In-Person participation at the different locations. No fully remote participation is planned at the moment.

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