Contents
- 1 Byte-sized RSE
- 1.1 Content overview
- 1.2 Training type
- 1.3 Learning objectives
- 1.4 Completion criteria
- 1.5 Audience
- 1.6 Level (Introduction, intermediate, advanced)
- 1.7 Prerequisite skills, expertise and experience
- 1.8 Overall likely time commitment
- 1.9 Event date and time
- 1.10 Registration deadline
- 1.11 Training partner
- 1.12 Location
- 1.13 Cost
- 1.14 Number of attendees
- 1.15 EDI Practices
- 1.16 Evaluation
- 1.17 Application
Byte-sized RSE
the following standalone episodes 11 to 20 November are included:
- Lesson 1: Code Development & Debugging with IDEs
- Lesson 2: Code Style, Quality & Linting
- Lesson 3: Intermediate Git
- Lesson 4: Code Review
- Lesson 5: Unit Testing Code
- Lesson 6: Continuous Integration
Content overview
Byte-sized RSE is a series of standalone mini training materials providing key research software skills in around 1.5-2 hours. We are offering the opportunity to complete selected episodes delivered by our training partner, the Software Sustainability Institute (SSI).
- Code Development & Debugging with IDEs
- Code Style, Quality & Linting
- Intermediate Git
- Code Review
- Unit Testing Code
- Continuous Integration
As these courses are offered as part of a train-the-trainer programme participants will also be expected to complete Carpentries Instructor Training (unless already completed) to help them develop the knowledge and skills to teach these episodes. A booking code will be provided to participants after enrolment in one or more of the Byte-sized RSE episodes.
Training type
This course does not include a section on pedagogy, but participants are also required to complete Carpentries Instructor Training. Please indicate that you require carpentries instructor training during the application process and we will issue a code to allow you to register for any public carpentries instructor training event.
Learning objectives
See the full descriptions and learning objectives for each course (episode).
Completion criteria
- Attend 2 hour training sessions delivered by SSI in full and participate in the exercises.
- Use the code issued to you after registration to complete Carpentries Instructor Training (unless already completed).
Audience
Research Software Engineers (RSEs), researchers and postgraduates involved in computational research who already possess foundational computational skills and who are now:
- looking for quick refreshers, tips, or wanting to improve the sustainability or quality of their research code and are keen on continuous learning without heavy time investment.
- interested in advancing their skills and learning best practices for software in research.
- seeking digestible content to bridge the gap between research and software and benefiting from short-form RSE tips/tools to improve their research workflows.
Level (Introduction, intermediate, advanced)
Intermediate
Prerequisite skills, expertise and experience
Episodes may require some prerequisite knowledge clearly described at the start of each episode, along with its own, individual, setup instructions. Please view the ‘Setup & Prerequisites’ section(s) of the episode(s) you would like to attend.
Overall likely time commitment
2 hours per byte-sized RSE episode
In addition to the time commitment for this course participants are also expected to complete Carpentries Instructor Training (unless already completed):
- Attend a Carpentries Instructor Training event (two full days or four half days). A booking code will be provided to participants after registration to one or more Byte-sized RSE episodes.
- Complete the Instructor Checkout process (2-3 hours) within 3 months of the Carpentries Instructor Training event
Event date and time
- Code Development & Debugging with IDEs, 11 November, 10:00 -12:00 (time TBC), online
- Code Style, Quality & Linting, 12 November, 10:00 -12:00 (time TBC), online
- Intermediate Git, 13 November, 10:00 -12:00 (time TBC), online
- Code Review, 18 November, 10:00 -12:00 (time TBC), online
- Unit Testing Code, 19 November, 10:00 -12:00 (time TBC), online
- Continuous Integration, 20 November, 10:00 -12:00 (time TBC), online
Registration deadline
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Training partner
Software Sustainability Institute
Location
Online
Cost
Free
Number of attendees
Minimum 3, Maximum 30
EDI Practices
- 2×10 minutes break in the morning and the afternoon. 45 minute – 1 hour break for lunch.
- Breakout rooms – contribution is opt-in
- Pedagogical section on accessibility
Evaluation
A UKRN evaluation will be delivered 1- and 6-months post-course.
Application
For information about how to apply, please contact your institution’s Open Research Coordinator and Administrator (linked via this page).
For specific course content queries: steven.boneham@newcastle.ac.uk
For general information regarding the UKRN ORP training, please contact: elle.chilton-knight@bristol.ac.uk