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Research IT provide specialised research services and expertise for the research community at the University of Manchester. This includes research compute platforms, research software engineering and much more. https://research-it.manchester.ac.uk/

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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 2h

New PGR student? Do you have any PGRs who have just started? Are you a new researcher?
It can be a bit confusing to find out where to download your research software so our Applications team have put together a handy "getting started" guide and are on hand to answer your questions!

Research Applications – getting started

Just arrived at the University as a new research student? Need some assistance with research software? Our Application Support team is here to help.

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 5h

Meet Chris Fullerton our new Deputy Head of Research Software Engineering!
Discover how he will be helping Adrian Harwood (Head of RSE) to run one of the largest groups of RSEs at a UK unviersity.

Announcing the new Deputy Head of RSE

Adrian Harwood, Head of Research Software Engineering, has announced that Chris Fullerton will take on the role of Deputy Head of Research Software Engineering starting in October 2025. Chris will…

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 7h

📅 Our next virtual help session is on Wed 22nd Octo 2-3pm.
At the last session we helped solve issues with a researchers #R code and helped fix a PGRs log in to the CSF amongst other things!
We get a wide variety of issues at these events & we can normally solve them there & then!

Drop-in Session - 22 October 2025

Use the event link to access the Microsoft Teams session. You can do so using a browser or via the optional downloadable Microsoft Teams client.

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 23h

Have an idea for supporting the development of leaders across all digital Research Technical Professional roles? Apply to the DisCouRSE flexible fund!
It supports community-led projects, enabling aspiring leaders to trial approaches to enhancing skills and career opportunities

Funding Opportunity: Grow Leadership Skills within digital Research Technical Professions!

Are you committed to advancing leadership skills and careers within digital Research Technical Professions (dRTP)? Do you have a bold idea or an existing initiative that could make a real difference…

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations and we look forward to seeing you in December! If there is anything we can do to help you and your research group move smoothly to UoM please let us know. You can see all our services at research-it.manchester.ac.uk/services/

Research IT Services

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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 1d

Join the Library for Research Data Conversations - Wed 22 Oct
Prof Vanessa Higgins, (Dept. of Social Statistics, Cathie Marsh Institute) and Service Director of Training & User Support for UK Data Service, will lead a discussion on research data literacy and data skills training

Event details (The University of Manchester Library)

The University of Manchester Library

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 1d

The Office for Open Research has opened applications for their next cohort of Open Research Fellows. Your time will be bought out to enable you to explore the different elements of Open Research that engage you the most.
Full details on the website - applications close on the 24th!

Open Research Fellowship Programme (Office for Open Research)

Office for Open Research

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 1d

Want to see a great example of #AI in action?
Our Research Software Engineers have been working with local SME, Visioning Lab, to develop an AI-powered platform that helps international teams manage key terminology across languages and disciplines.

Introducing Ontology Maker: A TIC Initiative Bridging Language Gaps in Disaster Relief

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 1d

We are pleased to announce that Chris Fullerton has been appointed as Deputy Head of Research Software Engineering in Research IT.
Find out more about his role and the new RSE Operational Excellence group that he will be chairing.

Announcing the new Deputy Head of RSE

Adrian Harwood, Head of Research Software Engineering, has announced that Chris Fullerton will take on the role of Deputy Head of Research Software Engineering starting in October 2025. Chris will…

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 2d

Lightning talks are beginning to be announced but there's still time to volunteer!
📋 Comparing open source documentation platforms
👩‍💼 Turing Innovation Catalyst Collaborative R&D: Using research to solve real-world business problems
🖊️ Registration open now.

Manchester Research Software Community Oct 25

Manchester Research Software Community (MRSC) are excited to announce their next meeting on Wednesday, 29th October 2025. We will be continuing with the collaborative format of the meeting and are…

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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · 2d

💻 Would you like to learn more about computational social science?

Join us on 21 October for our free how to become a computational social scientist workshop.

📅 21 October 2025
⏰ 10:00-11:30
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/how-t...

How to become a computational social scientist — UK Data Service

A comprehensive resource funded by the ESRC to support researchers, teachers and policymakers who depend on high-quality social and economic data.

ukdataservice.ac.uk

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 2d

Did you know that the University of Manchester has one of the largest Research Software Engineering teams in the UK?
They were out in force at the recent RSE Society conference. Find out what their highlights were!

RSECon25 Highlights: Innovation, Sustainability, and Community

Earlier this month, members of The University of Manchester’s Research Software Engineering (RSE) team joined peers from across the UK and beyond at RSECon25, held at the University of Warwick. The…

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 4d

As our Research Software Engineering team continues to grow so does the amount of responsibility, staff and projects.
Adrian Harwood has recently announced a Deputy to head up the new RSE Operational Excellence group.

Announcing the new Deputy Head of RSE

Adrian Harwood, Head of Research Software Engineering, has announced that Chris Fullerton will take on the role of Deputy Head of Research Software Engineering starting in October 2025. Chris will…

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 5d

The latest GISMEO Webinar has been announced –
🌧️ GeoBytes for Spatial Insights #2 – GIS in Flood Hazard Mapping
📅 22nd October - online
✍️ Registration available available in the CaDiR Teams space
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 5d

Up to £10,000 is available for community-led projects enabling aspiring dRTP leaders to trial approaches to enhancing skills and career opportunities, to build new connections through joint initiatives, and to strategically assess options for future investment and activity.

Funding Opportunity: Grow Leadership Skills within digital Research Technical Professions!

Are you committed to advancing leadership skills and careers within digital Research Technical Professions (dRTP)? Do you have a bold idea or an existing initiative that could make a real difference…

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 5d

There's a great write up of the recent #PyConUK2025 and UoM's contribution to the event on the UoM Python User Group.
Members of Research IT and researchers from across the University came together to have a stand to promote the work and research we do at the University.
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EPCC @epcc.bsky.social · 6d

Digital Research Technical Professionals (dRTPs) are people who provide vital technical contributions to modern research. Join this event (5-6 Nov, London) to contribute to the discussion on career development across the whole dRTP ecosystem: edin.ac/46Un9eM

Adults in classroom situation

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 6d

🥳 Today is #InternationalRSEDay!
Discover how our Research Software Engineers (RSEs) got on at the recent #RSECon25, held at the University of Warwick. The @society-rse.org annual conference is the flagship event for the RSE community.
#RSEDay2025

RSECon25 Highlights: Innovation, Sustainability, and Community

Earlier this month, members of The University of Manchester’s Research Software Engineering (RSE) team joined peers from across the UK and beyond at RSECon25, held at the University of Warwick. The…

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 6d

Join Manchester Research Software Community on the 29th
There's a call out for lightning talks with 2 already confirmed -
📋 Comparing open source documentation platforms
👩‍💼 Turing Innovation Catalyst Collaborative R&D: Using research to solve real-world business problems

Manchester Research Software Community Oct 25

Manchester Research Software Community (MRSC) are excited to announce their next meeting on Wednesday, 29th October 2025. We will be continuing with the collaborative format of the meeting and are…

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 7d

Our virtual help session is open now until 3pm today (8th).
If you would like to speak to one of our experts about anything research IT related eg HPC, AI, research data, research software, accessing / including our services on grants etc, join now!
research-it.manchester.ac.uk/events/drop-...

Drop-in Session - 8 October 2025

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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 7d

The DisCouRSE Network+ has launched its first Flexible Fund, offering up to £10,000 to support projects that strengthen leadership training and career pathways for digital Research Technical Professionals (dRTPs). Closing date for applications is the 14th Nov.

Funding Opportunity: Grow Leadership Skills within digital Research Technical Professions!

Are you committed to advancing leadership skills and careers within digital Research Technical Professions (dRTP)? Do you have a bold idea or an existing initiative that could make a real difference…

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 7d

📅 Thurs 9th Oct 11-12pm
Join the University #R user group for "An intro to Random Forest #MachineLearning in R".
It will cover everything you need to start running your own Random Forest models in R: data prep, variable selection, and types of Random Forest models.
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 8d

📅 Wed 8th 2-3pm online!
You can join our virtual help session at any point during the hour to speak 1-2-1 with one of our experts.
Last time we had questions on #Matlab, research data storage, accessing our Research Software Engineering service & more!

Drop-in Session - 8 October 2025

Use the event link to access the Zoom session. You can do so using a browser or via the optional downloadable Zoom client.

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 8d

A reminder that applications close on the 24th!
If you would like buyout of your time to enable you to dedicate time to advance Open Research within your discipline, apply today!

Open Research Fellowship Programme (Office for Open Research)

Office for Open Research

UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 8d

A delegation from Research IT attended the recent @society-rse.org conference #RSECon25.
Discover what their highlights were and what caught their attention.

RSECon25 Highlights: Innovation, Sustainability, and Community

Earlier this month, members of The University of Manchester’s Research Software Engineering (RSE) team joined peers from across the UK and beyond at RSECon25, held at the University of Warwick. The…