Programming on the VLAAI
Programming CAFE
Learn. Code. Collaborate. Together.

Based on the CAFE method - Code Along, Feel Empowered
A relaxed, friendly space to learn and practice scientific coding at Maastricht University.
What to expect
Each session includes:
- Themed mini-talk or demo (30–60 min) on a specific topic
- Code along — bring your laptop and work on what matters to you
- Ask questions — bring your bugs, errors, and questions
- Share knowledge — learn from and help each other
- Enjoy Vlaai — good code, good company, good Vlaai
Session themes
Examples of what we will cover:
Intro to R and Python · Git & GitHub · AI tools for research · Data visualisation · Ethics in coding · and more.
Upcoming sessions
Sessions are labeled by skill level — see the About page for details.
| Session | Speaker | Date | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to R | Wolfgang Viechtbauer | 29 September, 15:00 | TBC | Level 0 – Level 2 |
Contact us
Have a question, suggestion, or idea for a session?
Contact us via Ask Your Librarian.