Curious about using Python for research but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to make the first steps in Python smooth and accessible. Instructors will teach participants how to assign and work with variables, use simple functions and libraries, and handle data with Pandas. No coding experience required. This is not a technical session on installing Python or how the language works on computers – just the essentials to start using Python with confidence. Topics covered in this first workshop: Using Jupyter Notebook interface for coding tasks and reproducible research Creating and assigning variables and using built-in functions Checking and understanding Python’s data types (integer, float, string, and boolean) Introducing Pandas for loading data and getting information from them