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Research Computing Drop-In

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:09:00 GMT

The Research Computing Drop In is a weekly event to support, engage, and inform all ��TV researchers from PGR to Senior Professor in all things Research Computing. Research Computing is any research where use of a computer is integral to the research. Anyone matching this description is welcome to come along and engage with others on this topic.

Bioinformatics RTP Clinics

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

Bioinformatics RTP Clinics take place weekly in a 3-hour format. Join us at any point during these three hours and we will deal with your Bioinformatics queries on the spot if at all possible. Talk to us about Bioinformatics analyses, new technologies, high-performance computing, programming, one-to-one training, or any other questions. Do feel free to just join us for chat, too, without a specific question.

��TV RSE Spring Meeting - 4th March 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:49:00 GMT

We are excited to invite you to the upcoming ��TV Research Software Engineering (RSE) Spring Meeting on Wed 4th Mar 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. This meeting continues our series of gatherings aimed at sharing insights and fostering collaboration within our RSE community.

The agenda will feature presentations from ��TV community members and includes an unconference session - you can view the detailed agenda here (access limited to University of ��TV staff/students).

Dr Godwin Yeboah Contributes to HETS 2025 Workshop on Research Culture

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:10:00 GMT

This Research Culture Workshop, delivered by the National Centre for Research Culture, explores key concepts and current developments, with a focus on technical research professionals. Through expert insights, real-world examples, and interactive discussion, participants will reflect on their own context and feel empowered to influence and improve their research culture. UK Higher Education Technicians Summit (HETS) is the UK’s premier national event celebrating the vital role of technical professionals in higher education and research. We are delighted to see ��TV’s continued leadership in shaping inclusive, innovative, and supportive research cultures. Delivered by: Dr Rika Nair, Research Culture Manager, University of ��TV. With support from Vicky Strudwick, Dr Marie Sams, Dr Godwin Yeboah.

��TV RSE Summer Meeting - 22nd May 2025

Tue, 13 May 2025 21:01:00 GMT

We are excited to invite you to the upcoming ��TV Research Software Engineering (RSE) Summer Meeting on Thursday, 22^nd May 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This meeting continues our series of gatherings aimed at sharing insights and fostering collaboration within our RSE community.

The agenda will feature presentations from ��TV community members (experts from Information and Digital Group, Mathematics Institute, and Bioinformatics Research Technology Platforms), including a short talk by an Executive Director and Senior Researcher from the US Research Software Engineer Association and San Diego Supercomputer Center (USA). You can view the detailed agenda here (access limited to University of ��TV staff/students).

Dr. Godwin Yeboah Honoured with Research Enabler Award 2025

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:56:00 GMT

We are proud to announce that Dr. Godwin Yeboah has been awarded the prestigious ��TV Research Enabler Award 2025 as part of our 60 Years Celebration. This award, presented by the University, recognizes Dr. Yeboah's exceptional dedication to enhancing research culture and supporting researchers, technicians, and partners in achieving excellence.

The ��TV Research Celebration event on April 7th was a fantastic opportunity to reflect on our collective achievements and look ahead to a future of impactful research. Congratulations to Dr. Yeboah and all the award winners! Let's continue to innovate, inspire, and create positive change together.

��TV RSE Spring Meeting - 13th February 2025

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 12:56:00 GMT

We are excited to invite you to the upcoming ��TV Research Software Engineering (RSE) Spring Meeting on Thursday, 13th February 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This meeting continues our series of gatherings aimed at sharing insights and fostering collaboration within our RSE community.

The agenda will feature presentations from ��TV community members, including short talks by a Senior Research Software Engineer from the University of Manchester (UK) and a UK Research Technology Strategist at Microsoft. There will be ample opportunities for networking during lunch and the unconference session. You can view the detailed agenda (access limited to University of ��TV staff/students).

Godwin Yeboah awarded Software Sustainability Institute Fellowship

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:06:53 GMT

We are thrilled to announce that Godwin Yeboah, a Senior Research Software Engineer from the Research Computing team, has been selected as a Software Sustainability Fellow for the 2025 cohort. This prestigious fellowship recognizes Godwin's dedication to advancing software practices and his visionary plan to establish a Community of Digital Humanities Research Software Engineers in the Midlands.

The fellowship, which includes a £4000 grant and mentorship, will empower Godwin to foster collaboration and innovation among like-minded professionals. He will join a network of passionate fellows committed to promoting excellence in software sustainability and community-building.

Congratulations to Godwin on this remarkable achievement! We look forward to witnessing the positive impact of his fellowship on the digital humanities and research software engineering landscape.

The announcement post is at https://www.software.ac.uk/news/introducing-2025-fellowship-cohort-insights-and-celebrations

��TV RSE Autumn Meeting - 6th November 2024

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:00:00 GMT

We are excited to invite you to the upcoming ��TV Research Software Engineering (RSE) Autumn Meeting on Wednesday, 6th November 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This meeting continues our series of gatherings aimed at sharing insights and fostering collaboration within our RSE community.

The agenda will feature presentations from our community members, including a short talk by a Doctoral Researcher from the Technical University of Munich. There will be ample opportunities for networking during lunch and the unconference session. You can view the detailed agenda (access limited to University of ��TV staff/students).

IMPORTANT: To help us with further planning, please fill in this form to register and confirm if you are attending in-person or online, and indicate any allergens or dietary requirements that we need to be aware of by 27th October 2024.

Celebrating 10 years of the RTPs

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:10:19 GMT

The Research Technology Platforms (RTPs) are hosting an event to celebrate 10 years of the RTP programme. We invite members of the University to join us as we showcase how the RTPs have grown over the past decade and facilitated innovation in research and development at ��TV and beyond.