*Apologies for cross posting*

I am pleased to announce that applications are now welcome for places at the Computer Programming for Social Scientists - Summer School hosted by the ESRC funded Consumer Data Research Centre.  The course will take place between the 3^rd and the 10^th September 2015 at the School of Geography, University of Leeds.

This hands-on seven day summer school aims to bring social scientists without any programming experience to the point where they can program their own social science models and applications. It will provide a beginner’s-level introduction to computer programming using examples drawn from social science. It will also introduce key libraries, methodologies, and platforms available for social science programmers.

The emphasis for the school will be on practical, hands-on development of skills, each day building up core programming ideas. Students will learn the high-level programming language Java. Java was chosen because it is the most in-demand language in industry, and because people who learn the language should have no difficulty subsequently picking up other languages. Students will be introduced to general good practice in coding and other aspects of programming.

To apply please complete the online form and please email a CV concentrating on your experience, if any, with computers and computer programming and your background in social science to: Eleri Pound

Deadline for applications: 19^th June 2015

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Eleri Pound

Senior Administrator

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Consumer Data Research Centre

University of Leeds

School of Geography

Leeds, LS2 9JT

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T:  0113 343 0882

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W: www.cdrc.ac.uk