15th CHPC & 7th NITheCS Coding Summer School 2026

Date
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Time
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Venue
Across all NWU Campuses
Description

Coding Summer School

You are cordially invited to the 16th CHPC & 7th NITheCS Coding Summer School that is attended at a designated university or research location in southern Africa.

Upskill through training in Data Science and Machine Learning

The School aims to train researchers across South Africa in:

  • Scientific Computing
  • Data Science
  • Machine Learning

On offer is:

  • daily lectures and tutorials
  • notes and exercises
  • light snacks and refreshments

Qualifying students will also receive certificates

Who can apply?

  • Talented students registered for a postgraduate degree
  • Researchers and professionals in industry
  • Final-year undergraduates planning to do postgraduate studies in 2026.

A background in Python programming is required. After registering for the School, you will be emailed a link to a compulsory entrance test. The sooner you complete it, the sooner you’ll know if you qualify.

A background in Python programming is required

After registering for the School, you will be emailed a link to a compulsory entrance test. The sooner you complete it, the sooner you’ll know if you qualify.

 

Optional preparation (if new to Python)


Where to attend

Attend at a designated university location in South Africa. Space is limited, so apply soon.
Note, no accommodation or travel costs will be covered.

How to register

  • Registration is free. Note, no accommodation or travel costs will be covered.
  • Follow the registration link or scan the QR code, then complete your details and submit the form. After registering, please complete the entrance test found also on the registration website.
  • Successful candidates will be notified within a month after registration and completion of the entrance test.

 

Contact Details

Contact person for each campus:

NWU Mafikeng Campus

NWU Potchefstroom Campus

NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus

  • Mr Luke Coetzee
  • Venue: A14-SL301 (A designated lab for the School of Computer Science located in the library)