Key Information

Tutors: Dr Katerina Michalickova 
Duration: 3 x 2 hour session
Format: Live (In-Person) & Live (Online)
Course Credit (PGR only): 1 credit
Audience: Research Degree Students, Postdocs, Research Fellows

Dates

  • 18, 20 & 21 November 2025
    12:00-14:00, MS Teams
  • 27, 29 & 30 January 2026
    14:00-16:00, MS Teams
  • 03, 04 & 05 March 2026
    15:00-17:00, MS Teams 
  • 06, 07 & 08 May 2026
    11:00-13:00, MS Teams 
  • 22, 25 & 26 June 2026
    15:00-17:00, South Kensington

Course Resources

This workshop is aimed at those who have no experience with using the Linux command line. You will be introduced to basic commands and concepts needed to manage a simple project. Next, we will move on to writing simple scripts for task automation including variables, loops and conditionals. The workshop is entirely hands-on; you will follow the instructor and have time for independent exercises. 

Syllabus

  • File management for a scientific project
  • Text editing with nano
  • Basic Unix commands and parameters
  • Command redirection and pipes
  • Running programs on the command line
  • Basics of shell scripting – variables, loops and if statements
  • Worked example of a shell script

This course is open to Research Degree Students, Postdocs & Fellows. Limited spaces available for wider Imperial community.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this workshop you will be able to:

  • Identify the situations when the Linux command line is needed
  • Apply the Linux commands to manage data and programs
  • Develop simple shell scripts for task automation
  • Troubleshoot simple shell scripts

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