Completed PythonWeb ScrapingAutomationPlaywright

University Timetable → Google Calendar

A web scraper that converts the University of Liverpool's timetable portal into a Google Calendar-compatible CSV — one import and your whole timetable is there.

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Overview

My peers and I wanted our university timetables in Google Calendar rather than having to check the university portal every time. I built a scraper that logs in, extracts all timetable data, and outputs a CSV you can import directly.

Why CSV Instead of Direct API Integration?

I originally planned to push events directly to Google Calendar via the API, but that would require storing OAuth tokens. Using a CSV instead keeps things simple:

  • No API keys required from the user
  • No passwords stored longer than the session
  • The output is portable — works with Apple Calendar, Outlook, and anything else that accepts .ics / .csv imports

Security tip: Delete your credentials from the config file after each use.

What It Captures

  • Module code and full name
  • Lecture/tutorial/lab type
  • Date, start time, and end time
  • Room and building location

Apple Calendar Support

Apple Calendar support has been added, though I can’t personally test it (no Mac). Feedback welcome if you try it!

Tech Stack

Python · Playwright

Open source — free for anyone at the University of Liverpool to use.