SunPy is a free, open-source software package written in Python which aims to serve as an alternative to IDL’s SolarSoft (see www.sunpy.org for more information). Python is being used more and more often in scientific research and SunPy allows the solar physics community to benefit from Python’s extensive scientific environment and powerful visualisation capabilities.

A five-day workshop at Sheffield University will introduce Python and SunPy to the community. The workshop will include a Software Carpentry workshop (covering the basics of linux, version control and Python), a ‘lightning talks’ session, and intensive training in using SunPy for solar physics.

The workshop will be held on the week commencing 11th of January. No prior knowledge of programming is necessary, and those who are familiar with Python are encouraged to help others during the Software Carpentry portion of the workshop. Attendance is free and lunch will be provided. Attendees should bring their own laptops for working through exercises.

To register for the workshop, click here: http://goo.gl/forms/Jv5ocjMo71 .