OVERVIEW
NTPMI are delighted to be collaborating with the UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences Technical Staff Network on this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, designed specifically for research technical professionals with little or some coding experience. Over two days, participants will develop practical Python and LabVIEW knowledge through real-world lab examples and exercises.
PROGRAMME
As a general overview the course will cover the following:
Day 1
- The need for autonomous platforms
- Session 1: Applications of Python for Design of Experiments (DoE)
- Session 2a: Elements of Data Communication (simple electronics use-case)
- Session 2b: Hardware Integration Using LabVIEW
Day 2
- Session 3a: LabVIEW-Python Integration (simple script integration)
- Session 3b: LabVIEW-Python Integration (calibration curve for pump)
- Further Training Opportunity Q&A
- Closing Remarks & Lab demonstration of automated platform (Robert Building)
LOCATION
University College London: PC Room 425, UCL Institute of Education (IoE), 20 Bedford Way, WC1H 0AL
AUDIENCE & COST
12 NTPMI funded places are available for Research Technical Professionals in Materials Science at Higher Education Institutions. NTPMI will cover accommodation (if required), and travel & subsistence costs for attending RTPs.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bring your own laptop (Windows/macOS preferred)
- Python 3 (>=3.9) installed
- LabVIEW installed (64-bit)
- Required Python packages will be sent 1–2 weeks before the workshop
CONTACT
For any questions please contact james.anderson@manchester.ac.uk or hudasalam.al-jurani@manchester.ac.uk
December 10 2025
