Research IT News
Insights from International Supercomputing
Several Research IT and ITS team members recently attended the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) in Hamburg, one of the world's leading events for high-performance computing (HPC), AI infrastructure, and advanced computing technologies.
Changes to Mathematica
If you are a Mathematica user at the University, then look out for Mathematica Single Sign-On (SSO) coming soon! This means that you will be able to use your university credentials instead of separate Wolfram details.
Greening Your Research
Meet Ben Parkes from the Department of Civil Engineering and Management, one of the leads of the Green Compute for Research @UoM group. He explains how he got involved in the group and what the group hopes to achieve.
Can an AI-Coding Agent Replace an RSE?
Head of Research Software Engineering (RSE) Adrian Harwood shares his thoughts on the shape of RSE services in the age of vibe coding.
Modernising the Dalton Nuclear Simulator
An upgrade of the Dalton Nuclear Simulator by the Research Software Engineering team brought new life to a legacy educational platform used to explore nuclear reactor operations through interactive gameplay. Discover how our team strengthened a valuable tool for teaching, research, and scientific engagement.
Stata License Now Available for FBMH
The statistical software Stata (version 19.5) is now available to students and staff in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH). Find out how to get access!
Exploring the Future of HPC
Members of our Platforms Team recently headed to Durham HPC Days 2026 for a programme covering everything from green computing and EDI to national compute strategy, AI training and interactive HPC. Discover what insights they brought back.
Addressing Critical Security Issues in Compute Systems
Discover how the High Energy Physics group, with Research IT help, have been addressing recent critical Linux security vulnerabilities affecting the ‘grid’ compute systems in particular.
Running Without Fear
Our Research Software Engineers (RSEs) worked with Dr Réka Solymosi from the School of Social Sciences to build a mobile app that helps women record where, when and why they felt unsafe during their runs – making a complex data gathering requirement possible in the form of a practical, usable product.
Coding with/without AI Forum
The CaDiR community hosted a combined C++ User Group meeting and AI-assisted coding forum in April 2026 at the University. The event featured expert talks, panel discussions, and a guest lecture, fostering technical and ethical conversations on software development and AI tools.
Researchers Level Up Their Software Skills
Researchers from across the UK came to Manchester in April for an ARCHER2 and Research IT course on intermediate research software development. Through hands-on exercises and flexible materials, they gained practical skills to write better, more sustainable code.
New Nvidia Chips Accelerate Manchester Research
The Research IT Platforms team recently completed the deployment of Nvidia H200 servers within the University’s flagship high performance compute resource – the Computational Shared Facility.