Deakin eResearch: training and events
Deakin researchers and research students have access to a wide range of technical training workshops.

Training is available from beginner through to advanced levels in high-performance computing, MS Excel, programming, data management, cleaning, visualisation, exploration and more.
There is no cost to Deakin researchers and research students for participating in these training workshops. Many of these workshops are presented by our partner, Intersect Australia Limited.
For more information please email eresearch@deakin.edu.au.
Deakin University eResearch mailing list
Sign up to the Deakin University eResearch (DUeR) mailing list to get periodic updates on our upcoming training and events, including news and invites for professional workshops, colloquium, hacky hour and other new services we are inspired to provide to all Deakin researchers.
Please contact the group via eresearch@deakin.edu.au if you have any questions.
Training
I hear it, I forget; I see it, I remember; I do it, I understand.
Chinese proverb
We offer free hands‑on training across data capture, computing, programming, and analysis tools for Deakin staff and research students at all levels. Complete this quick, anonymous survey to help select the courses we deliver.
Q3 schedule (June–September 2026)
| Date (2026) | Course Code | Course Name | Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 16 July | NVIVO101 | NVivo for Windows | 9:30am–12:30pm | Register on Eventbrite |
| Tuesday 21 July | REDCAP101 | Data Capture and Surveys with REDCap | 9:30am–12:30pm | Register on Eventbrite |
| Tuesday 28 July Wednesday 29 July | PYTHON101 | Learn to Program: Python | 9:30am–12:30pm | Register on Eventbrite |
| Tuesday 4 August | QLTRICS101 | Surveying with Qualtrics | 9:30am–12:30pm | Register on Eventbrite |
| Friday 14 August | UNIX101 | Unix Shell and Command Line Basics | 9:30am–12:30pm | Register on Eventbrite |
| Thursday 20 August Friday 21 August | PYTHON203 | Data Manipulation & Viz in Python | 9:30am–12:30pm | Register on Eventbrite |
| Thursday 3 September Friday 4 September | HPC202 | Getting started with HPC using Slurm | 9:30am–12:30pm | Register on Eventbrite |
| Tuesday 8 September Wednesday 9 September | EXCEL101 | Excel for Researchers | 9:30am–12:30pm | Register on Eventbrite |
