R is an open-source programming language that enables effective handling of data while providing powerful graphical capabilities. This workshop series is tailored to beginners and assumes no prior knowledge of R. The first part will introduce the basic concepts of the language and the RStudio environment, including installation and package management. The second part will explain how to load data files and the basics of wrangling data in this environment. The third part will show the basics of data visualization. Each session will build on the previous workshop. Attendance of the whole series is strongly encouraged.