If you are one of the many University researchers who use SPSS, you may want to consider updating to the latest version - SPSS 30 is available to you now!

Donal Fellows, Research Software Engineer, has curated a collection of GitHub Actions that we are making freely available for use across the University. Comprised of a collection of basic automation tasks that he has found useful across multiple projects, he also gives an example of how this can be applied in a simple Python project.

We recap on the GISMEO Community’s second in-person event, the Humanitarian Mapathon, held on 7th May. The event brought together 20 participants from diverse disciplines to explore the power of geospatial tools in humanitarian contexts. It contained practical sessions on humanitarian mapping and served as a valuable networking opportunity, fostering meaningful connections among attendees.

Meet Dr. James Bird, a driving force behind the University's Electronic Research Notebook (ERN) initiative and ERN community leader. As a researcher turned technical specialist, James shares his journey, his commitment to research data management, and his vision for building a vibrant ERN community.

Research IT has played a key role in the Turing Innovation Catalyst programme which aims to accelerate Greater Manchester's growth into a global AI superpower.  The programme recently won Tech Hub of the year at the 2024 Prolific North Tech Awards.

Need to request Research Data Storage (RDS)? It’s a crucial step for managing your research data securely and efficiently! Here are some key factors to consider before submitting your request to Research IT.

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new CaDiR group, serving as a hub for all things related to Electronic Research Notebooks (ERNs). Whether you’re curious about ERNs, directly involved in the Research Lifecycle Programme’s ERN project, or just want to stay informed, this group is the place to be!

The extensive range of centralised IT services now available to the University's research community might be easy to take for granted, but a brief reflection on the history of IT for research at the University reveals a remarkable journey.

The GISMEO community invites you to get hands-on at their next Humanitarian Mapathon event with pizza 🍕🍕🍕!
Join experts in the field, our special guests Pete Masters, Special Project Advisor at Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT), Dr Kirsty Watkinson, Research Associate at SEED, and Dr Martin Parham from the Humanitarian Conflict Response Institute.

The UK Biobank are due to arrive next door to the University in 2026 but activities have been under way for some time to strengthen ties between the two institutions. One of these is through the UoM UK Biobank Users community of which Dr Niels Muhlert from the School of Health Sciences is co-lead.

The GPU Users Group (GUG) is the new name and the next evolution of the GPU Club. The newly relaunched group is dedicated to supporting, connecting, and promoting the interests of GPU users and developers, from all backgrounds and experience levels.

Capturing memories of historical events from those who lived through them is a vital part of preserving our heritage. Discover how our Research Software Engineers developed a website that provides open access to a unique oral history archive, exploring Northern Irish migration to Great Britain during and after the Troubles.