Courses with reduced fee for PE&RC PhDs

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Bioinformatics with Linux and Python
17 - 28 February 2025
Linux and Python, a dynamic, readable programming language, is a popular combination for all types of bioinformatics work, from simple one-off scripts to large, complex software projects. This workshop is aimed at complete beginners and assumes no prior programming experience. It gives an overview of the language with an emphasis on practical problem-solving, using examples and exercises drawn from various aspects of bioinformatics work. The workshop is structured so that the parts of the language most useful for bioinformatics are introduced as early as possible, and that students can start writing plausibly-useful programs after the first few sessions. After completing the workshop, students should be in a position to (1) apply the skills they have learned to tackling problems in their own research and (2) continue their Linux and Python education in a self-directed way.
EPS workshop “Single-cell genomics in plants”
20 - 21 February 2025
In this two-day workshop, a combination of external and local speakers will present various topics related to single-cell transcriptomics in plants. Presentations will cover the latest technologies and computational approaches employed during single-cell transcriptomics experiments, as well as how these single-cell approaches are being used to address both fundamental and applied research questions in plants. During the computer practicals, participants will also learn how to analyze and visualize single-cell transcriptomic datasets. Altogether, we aim for this course to help plant researchers design, execute and analyze single-cell transcriptomics experiments, and explore up-and-coming single-cell genomic applications.
EPS workshop “Plant Hormones”
4 - 5 March 2025
In this workshop we will focus an a subset of different plant hormones. These will include, but not be limited to, Gibberellins, Ethylene, and Strigolactones. We will discuss how these plant hormones, individual or in concert, are involved in regulating plant growth and development. We will look into how to integrate plant hormone analysis into plant research and the different tools available to do this. We will combine theory with practice as the morning lectures will be followed by afternoon practical work.
VLAG course 'Introduction to R’ (in person)
4 and 6 March 2025
In this course, you will master the basics of R, a computer language and environment for statistics and graphics. The course focuses on getting familiar with the R environment by means of RStudio, to use R for manipulation and exploration of data. Basic programming as well as visualization in R are also part of this course.
WIAS Course: Societal Impact of your Research
12 & 19 March 2025
How do I write an appealing news article? How do I get my research in the spotlights? How do I tell a broader audience than my own peer group about my work? And how do I deal with possible discussions that may arise from my research? These, and other important questions about animal science and society will be addressed during the training course ‘Societal Impact of your research’. The course is meant for PhD candidates and postdocs who want to get tips and tricks for communicating their research to non-colleagues including journalists, companies, farmers, policymakers, politicians, NGOs or students.
WIAS Course: Societal Impact of your Research
12 & 19 March 2025
How do I write an appealing news article? How do I get my research in the spotlights? How do I tell a broader audience than my own peer group about my work? And how do I deal with possible discussions that may arise from my research? These, and other important questions about animal science and society will be addressed during the training course ‘Societal Impact of your research’. The course is meant for PhD candidates and postdocs who want to get tips and tricks for communicating their research to non-colleagues including journalists, companies, farmers, policymakers, politicians, NGOs or students.
VLAG course 'Applied statistics'
17, 18 and 20 March 2025
Prerequisite for the course Applied Statistics is the course Introduction to R, and Statistics 2 or an equivalent level of knowledge.