Introduction to Python (In-Person)

Python for beginners.

Session Information

You will be introduced to the fundamentals of Python, a popular, versatile language known for its simple syntax. Additionally, you will get a first look at "pandas," a powerful tool used to organize and query data.

Audience Level: Beginner

This session is designed for absolute beginners with no prior programming experience.

Advance requirements/set up:

You will need a laptop and a Google account to use Colab https://colab.google/

Intended Learning Outcomes

• Understand what a programming language is.

• Gain the skills to write and run simple Python code.

• Learn how to use “notebooks” for your coding tasks.

• How to identify and fix errors in your programs.

• Begin using pandas to perform basic data tasks.

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Bristol Data Week 2026

This event is part of Bristol Data Week 2026, organised by the Jean Golding Institute taking please from Monday 1 June – Friday 5 June 2026. Bristol Data Week is a university-wide umbrella event bringing together academia, industry, community organisations, policy makers and the public to explore the power of data science and AI in addressing real-world challenges.