The ESS Data Management and Scientific Computing (DMSC) Centre Summer School 2026 will take place in Lyngby, Denmark, from 24-28 August 2026, with a welcome reception on the afternoon of 23 August. The programme also includes a tour of the ESS facilities in Lund, Sweden, as well as a poster session.

Organised by ESS, the summer school invites participants to explore the role of data throughout the entire scientific lifecycle - from proposal to publication.

The role of data in neutron scattering is evolving, with increasing emphasis on data reduction and analysis, as well as on FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) and open data principles. As a result, neutron scattering scientists must develop a thorough understanding of how data underpin their experiments and how to effectively use the tools that maximise its scientific value.

This summer school provides comprehensive training across the full ESS Data Pipeline, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage, analyse, and exploit neutron data effectively.

Who should apply

• PhD students and early-career researchers in neutron scattering or data management
• Scientists who wish to master data reduction, analysis, and FAIR principles

• Those seeking hands-on expertise in managing experimental data, regardless of prior level of education.

  Note that registrations require an abstract submission

Lectures and workshops include

• Using Python for scientific computing
• Data management and the role of data in the beamtime proposal
• Simulating neutron scattering experiments
• Modern reduction and analysis of data
• The importance of scientific metadata and reproducibility