Welcome to the latest addition of the NAISS training newsletter. We re-advertise a number of events advertised before. If you like to discuss with us in a zoom session, please join us for the Zoom-in on 12th February.
An overview on our events is available on the NAISS training page (NAISS).
Questions on NAISS training events and general input for the NAISS training team should be made through the NAISS support system.
Overview
NAISS training
- Online training workshop: Basic Singularity/Apptainer workshop, 19 February 2026
- Online workshop: Intro to Python for HPC, 3 March, 2026
- Online course: Array computing in C++ using Eigen, 5 March 2026
- Online training course: Introduction to Pandas for data science, 10 - 11 March 2026
Online interactive support and discussion forum
- NAISS Zoom-in - a virtual open-house, 12th February from 14:00 until 15:00
CodeRefinery events
- Online workshop: CodeRefinery workshop on tools and techniques for reproducible research, 17-19 and 24-26 of March 2026
Mimer AI factory training
- Webinar: Healthcare foundation models, 11 February 2025
- Training Course: Introduction to Deep Learning, 17 - 19 February 2026
- Webinar: Secure Coding for Data Scientists, 3 March 2026
Berzelius events
- Online training event: “NSC introduction to Berzelius”, 10 March 2026 at 10:00
- Online training event: “Introduction to the Module System, VS Code, and Jupyter Notebook on Berzelius”, 14th Apr 2026 at 10:00
ENCCS events
- Webinar: Learning Electronic Structure from X-ray Spectroscopy: Multiplet Theory, Data, and High-Performance Computing, 3 March
- Webinar: Software Installation on HPC systems, 14 May
NAISS training
Online training workshop: Basic Singularity/Apptainer workshop, 19 February 2026
The online workshop is an introduction to the basic concepts of containerised software environment solutions within the Singularity framework (Sylabs).
During the workshop you will have the opportunity to follow the interactive guide on
- how to run Singularity containers
- how to build your own
- good (and bad) practices on designing and building Singularity recipes
- build and/or host container remotely and what are the limitations
To fully benefit from the workshop, basic Linux system administration experience is highly desirable i.e. knowledge of package management and common tools for building and/or managing software: git, pip, conda, wget, curl …
When: 19 February, 2026
Where: Online via Zoom
For more information and registration, please visit the singularity workshop page (UPPMAX)
Online workshop: Intro to Python for HPC, 3 March, 2026
This 1-day course lets you write and run Python code on an HPC cluster. The goal of the first half of the course, is to run Python on an HPC cluster, with little focus on the Python language itself. The goal of the second half of the course, is to learn the basics of Python and can be done from your local computer as well. The pace of this highly interactive course is set by the majority of learners, ensuring that any complete beginner has enough time for exercises. At the end of the day, you should feel comfortable with writing and running Python code on either HPC or your local computer.
When: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, 9:00 - 16:00
Where: Online via Zoom
Course information and registration: Python intro workshop page (UPPMAX)
Online course: Array computing in C++ using Eigen, 5 March 2026
This course introduces students to high-performance array computing in C++ using the Eigen library, a versatile template library for linear algebra, matrices, and vectors. Participants will learn to leverage Eigen's expressive syntax and optimized computations for efficient numerical operations. The course covers fundamental concepts such as matrix operations, vector manipulations, and array broadcasting. Through hands-on exercises, students will discover how to use Eigen's powerful features for basic and advanced array operations, gaining essential skills for numerical programming in C++.
For more information and registration, please visit: the array computing course page (LUNARC).
Online training course: Introduction to Pandas for data science, 10 - 11 March 2026
Pandas is a powerful, popular Python package for cleaning, manipulating, and statistically analyzing large tabular data sets. It is particularly useful in preparation for AI/ML applications and publication-ready visualization. Originally developed for financial panel data, it is now used by data scientists in a huge variety of fields, from marketing to medicine to astronomy. Pandas is capable of handling data sets of several Gigabytes.
This course will introduce: core Pandas data types, basic input/output routines, data selection and filtering, data inspection and cleaning methods, built-in and user-defined functions for data manipulation, memory saving datatypes, multithreading methods, built-in visualization methods.
For more information and access to registration, please visit the Pandas introduction course page (LUNARC).
Online interactive support and discussion forum
NAISS Zoom-in - a virtual open-house, 12th February from 14:00 until 15:00
You are invited to a virtual meeting room. Inside the meeting room we like to discuss services offered by NAISS and how they can be used for your computational needs, help you process your data and visualise your results. Participants are highly encouraged to pose their own questions.
We also expect to have experts available from C3SE, HPC2N, LUNARC and Berzelius to discuss the University operated HPC services at Chalmers, Umeå and Lund University.
The zoom-link will be shared closer to the event.
The following NAISS Zoom-in is planned for the 12th March 2026
CodeRefinery events
Online workshop: CodeRefinery workshop on tools and techniques for reproducible research, 17-19 and 24-26 of March 2026
Are you writing code for your research? Do you struggle to reproduce results of your own or others computations?
Join the online CodeRefinery workshop during 6 days:
Introduction to git and collaborative git: 17 - 19 of March 2026.
Reproducible research and other topics: 24 - 26 of March 2026.
The CodeRefinery workshop aims to support researchers of all domains, levels and preferred programming languages to write more reproducible research code. The workshop is held online (streamed on Twitch) with hands-on sessions.
The registration will open very soon and will be announced on the CodeRefinery website and a number of publications, including a future edition of the NAISS training newsletter,
For more information and registration, please visit the CodeRefinery workshop page (GitHub).
Mimer AI factory training
Webinar: Healthcare Foundation Models, 11 February 2026
Abstract: Healthcare adoption of AI lags because major commercial systems (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) do not adequately address sector‑specific obstacles such as data security and model safety. This webinar outlines the unique challenges in healthcare and covers applications such as transcription and summarization, as well as issues including data privacy and algorithmic fairness.
Time: Feb. 11, 11:30–13:30 (CET), 2026.
For more information, please visit the healthcare foundation models event page (Mimer AI).
Online Training Course: Introduction to Deep Learning, 17–19 February 2026
Abstract: Deep learning enables computers to learn patterns from data using artificial neural networks with many layered connections. It underpins technologies ranging from language models and image recognition to weather forecasting and protein folding. This beginner-friendly three‑day online workshop, organized by Mimer with LUMI AI Factory and CSC, covers core concepts, workflows, architectures, and practical applications. Participants will build end‑to‑end models for:
- Classification
- Regression
- Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)
- Transfer Learning
Times:
Setup and dry‑run: 16 Feb 2026, 9:00–11:00
Main event: 17–19 Feb 2026, 9:00–12:00 each day
For more information, please visit the deep learning course page (Mimer AI).
Webinar: Secure Coding for Data Scientists, 3 March 2026
Abstract: This webinar for developers and data scientists presents key secure coding practices and guidelines, focusing on what to consider
when writing code to reduce security risks. It highlights common vulnerabilities and illustrates them from a data science perspective. You will learn about how to write safer code and secure coding standards.
Time: Mar. 3, 11:00–12:00 (CET), 2026.
For more information, please visit the secure coding webinar page (Mimer AI).
Berzelius events
Online training event: “NSC introduction to Berzelius”, 10 March 2026 at 10:00
An online Berzelius training event in three parts:
- A brief introduction for new users of the NSC Berzelius cluster. It provides an overview of the system, instructions on how to apply for a project, an introduction to the software environment, information on user support, and other useful tips to help you get started.
- An overview of the Berzelius HPC architecture, highlighting its GPU-accelerated compute nodes, high-speed interconnect, fast storage systems, and design optimisations for AI, machine learning, and data-intensive research.
- An open session for questions with several NSC application experts attending.
The online event is open for all current and prospective Berzelius users.
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
Place: Online via Zoom (link provided upon registration)
For more info and registration, please visit the Berzelius March training page (NSC).
Online training event: “Introduction to the Module System, VS Code, and Jupyter Notebook on Berzelius”, 14th Apr 2026 at 10:00
This training offers a practical introduction to the module system, VS Code, and Jupyter Notebook on Berzelius. The session will cover:
- how to find modules on Berzelius
- load/unload modules
- use modules in interactive or batch modes
- how to use VS Code & Jupyter Notebook on Berzelius
The online event is open for all current and prospective Berzelius users.
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
Place: Online via Zoom (link provided upon registration)
For more info and registration, please visit the Berzelius April training page (NSC)
ENCCS events
Webinar: Learning Electronic Structure from X-ray Spectroscopy: Multiplet Theory, Data, and High-Performance Computing, 3 March
Abstract: Understanding how electrons behave in complex materials is key to technologies ranging from lithium-ion batteries to magnetic and spin-based materials. X-ray spectroscopies offer a powerful way to probe these electronic and magnetic properties, but interpreting the spectra and resultiing data often requires theoretical models and large-scale computations that can seem intimidating to newcomers.
In this webinar, we explore how X-ray spectroscopy combined with modern electronic-structure theory, data analysis, and high-performance computing (HPC) can be used to understand redox chemistry and magnetism in transition-metal oxides. Using examples from battery cathode materials and magnetic oxides, this webinar introduces how experimental techniques such as XPS and XMCD can be interpreted with the help of multiplet ligand-field theory and advanced electronic-structure calculations carried out on HPC platforms.
Detailed information can be found on the electronic structure webinar page (ENCCS).
Time: March 3rd, 12:00-13:30 (CET) (2026).
Webinar: Software Installation on HPC systems, 14th May
Abstract: Software installation on High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems differs from typical installations on personal computers due to multi-user environments, shared resources, and system-wide configurations.
Instead of installing software globally, users often work within shared or isolated environments while leveraging specialized tools for software management.There are multiple methods available to install software on HPC systems depending on their specific configuration.
This webinar is designed for new users of supercomputers who want to install software by themselves. It will briefly cover topics such as compiling code from source (make and cmake), utilizing “package managers” (conda, Spack, and EasyBuild), and deploying executables with containers (Singularity).
Detailed information can be found on the software installation webinar page (ENCCS).
Time: May 14th, 12:00-13:30 (CET), 2026.