Regular expressions (RegEx) are a powerful and indispensable tool for computer-assisted work with texts. They allow you to search for and manipulate complex, abstract expressions instead of just a specific character string. 

For example, you could examine a text for alliterations, find every word with more than six letters at the end of a sentence, or convert all instances of camelCase to snake_case. 

Since RegEx are programming language-independent and can even be used in Microsoft Office, they are a perfect addition to any digital toolbox.

This course will be held as a two-block workshop on two separate dates: Friday, 16 January 2026, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, and Friday, 23 January 2026, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.