Research IT

Prior Events

Drop-in Session - 1 July 2026

1 Jul 2026 14:00 — 15:00

Microsoft Teams - Online Session

Open Meeting


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.

At Research IT we know how busy researchers are, and how talking face to face can be the easiest way to communicate a problem or complex research idea. That’s why every other Wednesday in term-time we host drop-in sessions so you can talk to our experts in person about anything research computing related.



Drop-in Session - 17 June 2026

17 Jun 2026 14:00 — 15:00

Microsoft Teams - Online Session

Open Meeting


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.

At Research IT we know how busy researchers are, and how talking face to face can be the easiest way to communicate a problem or complex research idea. That’s why every other Wednesday in term-time we host drop-in sessions so you can talk to our experts in person about anything research computing related.



AI Day with lightning talks

17 Jun 2026 09:45 — 15:00

Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS)

Registration is NOW CLOSED


The event brings together Softcat, HPE and IBM to explore how hybrid research infrastructure, combining on‑prem HPC with cloud, can accelerate modern research, with expert insights on AI, data and collaboration, real-world use cases across key domains, and networking opportunities.



Research IT at the Researcher Development Seminar Series

10 Jun 2026 13:00 — 14:00

Online

Registration is NOW CLOSED


We'll be giving an introduction to Research IT as part of the Researcher Development Seminar Series. Come along and find out more about what we do!



Drop-in Session - 03 June 2026

3 Jun 2026 14:00 — 15:00

Microsoft Teams - Online Session

Open Meeting


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.

At Research IT we know how busy researchers are, and how talking face to face can be the easiest way to communicate a problem or complex research idea. That’s why every other Wednesday in term-time we host drop-in sessions so you can talk to our experts in person about anything research computing related.



Agile Project Management Training for dRTPs

2 Jun 2026 — 19 Jun 2026

Hybrid

Registration is NOW CLOSED


Learn practical Agile project management skills to improve how you plan, deliver, and manage research projects in digital research teams.



UKRI National Compute Ecosystem Town Hall Meeting

2 Jun 2026 09:30 — 16:30

Riverside Room, County Hall, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7PB

Registration is NOW CLOSED


This UKRI Town Hall meeting will engage the research and innovation community in UKRI’s plans for the Next National Supercomputing Service (NNSS) and the new National Compute Resources (NCRs).



Women in Tech Club Launch

27 May 2026 13:00 — 14:00

Online

Registration is NOW CLOSED


Join the Women@Manchester Staff Network for the launch of the Women in Tech Club.



CaDiR GISMEO Career Event

21 May 2026 11:00 — 13:30

Online via Teams

Registration is NOW CLOSED


Join the GIS, Mapping and Earth Observation (GISMEO) group for a special event on careers. Registration is open now!



Drop-in Session - 20 May 2026

20 May 2026 14:00 — 15:00

Microsoft Teams - Online Session

Open Meeting


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.

At Research IT we know how busy researchers are, and how talking face to face can be the easiest way to communicate a problem or complex research idea. That’s why every other Wednesday in term-time we host drop-in sessions so you can talk to our experts in person about anything research computing related.