Research software and programming

At UQ, there are many research tools available at your disposal. Preview the available research software and programming languages and learn the pros and cons of each. Investigate how to use them to effectively analyse, manipulate, and visualise your research data.

Library workshops

The library offers a range of workshops under the headings below including:

R with RStudio Excel for research data NVivo Pro

Useful links

Library's software training resources
Software carpentry: The open-source movement to teach basic lab skills for research computing.
REDCap consortium: A secure web application for building and managing online surveys and databases. UQ is a member of the consortium
RStudio cheat sheets
Hacky Hour (supported by RCC, QCIF, IMB and wonderful volunteer helpers!): RCC runs consultations every Tuesday at Cafe Nano. Come and ask IT questions such as: getting started with Python and R, stats, machine learning, bio-image, software tools, research data management (RDM), how to access high performance computing, cloud data storage and tools for data cleaning and data visualisation. Bring your project's IT problems or come along as a helper! Very occasionally Hacky Hour may not run; follow us on Twitter (@HackyHourStLuc) to get the latest announcements. Aside from the usual IT research questions,
- First Tuesday of the month: Bioinformatics Hacky Hour, ask bioinformatics analysis, software and pipeline questions
- Last Tuesday of the month: BioLab Hacky Hour, ask about experimental design and technical sample processing questions to get started in the lab

Past sessions

R for reproducible scientific analysis (QCIF) [Webinar]

21 November 2022 9:00am–24 November 2022 12:30pm

in Research software and programming

An introduction to R for non-programmers using gapminder data (Combines the former workshops Intro to R and Advanced R). Please do not sign up unless you are able to fully attend all four mornings.

Introduction to SPSS (QCIF) [webinar]

9 November 2022 9:00am–5:00pm

in Research software and programming

This workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to the widely-used SPSS statistical analysis package. Participants will learn how to import, manage and transform datasets, and how to summarise and present data. The workshop will also include a basic introduction to statistical testing using SPSS. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND OPENS ON 9 SEP AT NOON.

Plotting and programming with Python

24 October 2022 9:00am–27 October 2022 12:30pm

in Research software and programming

This software carpentry workshop introduces the building blocks of Python. Please do not sign up for the four half-days (morning) interactive workshop unless you are able to attend all four morning sessions in full. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND OPENS ON 24 AUGUST AT NOON.

Introduction to HPC (QCIF) [webinar]

19 October 2022 9:00am–12:30pm

in Research software and programming

This interactive workshop will introduce you to HPC. You *must* have access to an HPC cluster to attend the course; basic experience with Unix or Linux is highly recommended. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND OPENS ON 19 AUGUST AT 12PM.

Intro to Unix (QCIF) [webinar]

12 September 2022 9:00am–13 September 2022 12:30pm

in Research software and programming

This practical hands-on workshop will help participants to automate processes or use ‘command line’ research software, including using high performance and parallel computing facilities. No previous Unix or command line experience is required. Please do not sign up unless you are willing to attend both morning sessions in full. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN ON 12 JULY AT NOON.

Reproducible computational environments using containers (QCIF) [webinar]

5 August 2022 9:00am–12:30pm

in Research software and programming

Anyone interested in finding out more about containers and learning how to run research software from containers. Basic experience with Unix or Linux is required. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND OPENS ON 5 JUNE 2022 AT 12PM.

Plotting and programming with Python (QCIF) [webinar]

26 April 2022 9:00am–29 April 2022 12:30pm

in Research software and programming

This software carpentry workshop introduces the building blocks of Python. Please do not sign up for the four half-days (morning) interactive workshop unless you are able to attend all four morning sessions in full from 26 to 29 April. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN ON 26 FEBRUARY AT NOON.

Introduction to Unix (QCIF) [webinar]

11 April 2022 9:00am–12 April 2022 12:30pm

in Research software and programming

R for reproducible scientific analysis (QCIF) [webinar]

28 March 2022 9:00am–31 March 2022 12:30pm

in Research software and programming

An introduction to R for non-programmers using gapminder data (Combines the former workshops Intro to R and Advanced R). Please do not sign up unless you are able to fully attend all four mornings. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND OPENS ON 28 FEB AT NOON.

Clinical data capture and management with REDcap (QCIF) [webinar]

18 September 2020 9:00am–5:00pm

in Research software and programming

This workshop provides an introduction to REDCap for the development and management of registries and surveys through hands on exercises. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN ON 18 AUGUST at NOON.