On 11 November, Research IT (RIT) and colleagues from the Software Sustainability Institute based at Manchester took part in the University of Manchester’s Computer Science Careers Fair. The event attracted many students, from first-year undergraduates to postgraduates and researchers, who were keen to understand what their future careers could look like and how they might begin shaping them.

It's been almost a year since the Python User Group launched in the CaDiR Teams space. We caught up with Andrew Gait, one of the group leads, to find out more his role in the group and how the last year has gone.

Our team will be taking a well-deserved break over the festive period!

Two of our Research Software Engineers, in conjunction with the Department of Computer Science at the University, partnered with mindcubes to prototype a multi-modal semantic search system that links images to structured knowledge, delivering a scalable AI pipeline for smarter, concept-aware retrieval.

This guide introduces key tools in the software development lifecycle - Git, GitHub, and GitHub Copilot – and explains how University of Manchester staff and students can access them for free through supported programs. Whether you’re working independently or as part of a team, these tools are essential for managing code effectively.

Did you know that Research IT provides a wide range of training courses that are free to all researchers and PGRs? Our short, focused training courses can help you with a variety of digital research problems.

Meet Russell Garwood, Senior Lecturer in the Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences and one of the academic leads of the University C++ User Group. Discover how he got involved with the group and what it offers the C++ user community at the University.

Many researchers are aware they can include Research Software Engineering support in their grant applications — but perhaps fewer realise that our Research Platforms team can also be included to provide a wide range of services. From bespoke hardware provision to systems management and automation support, the Platforms team has enabled research across diverse areas. That includes collaborations with the National X-ray Computed Tomography Research Facility and, as highlighted here, the High Energy Physics group.

Ever wondered what the difference between an Machine Learning (ML) engineer and an Artificial Intelligence (AI) engineer is?  Research Software Engineer Ettore Murabito helps to explain the differences between the two roles.

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

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 annual conference, now in its ninth year, is the flagship event for the RSE community.

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 also chair the new RSE Operational Excellence group.