In this second part, we present some excellent options available to UoM researchers for storing and wrangling sensor data, focusing on our Research Data Storage (RDS) and our high-performance compute resource (the Computational Shared Facility; CSF), along with some simple guidelines and links to our extensive documentation.

This 2-part how-to guide outlines some key considerations if you are planning to use sensor data for your research. In this issue we present two important questions to ask before embarking on your data processing journey. The next part will look at the options available to UoM researchers for storing and processing sensor data, focusing on our Research Data Storage (RDS) and our central High Performance Computing resource, the Computational Shared Facility (CSF)

Our Research Software Engineering (RSE) Department has launched its new Terms of Engagement, setting out a series of commitments from RSEs and researchers governing how we collaboratively deliver our services and help the research we support produce the best possible outcomes.

Meet Dr Raymond Wan, Research Associate in the Department of Chemistry and one of the leads of the University C++ User group. Discover how they are reaching out to C++ users across the University and how you can get involved.

The Research IT Agile Methods Working Group within our Research Software Engineering (RSE) department, in collaboration with University College London (UCL), has secured funding from DisCouRSE Network+ to deliver free Agile project management training to digital research technical professionals (dRTPs) across N8 universities (including the University of Manchester) and UCL.

Members of our Research Software Engineering team recently attended a one-day workshop organised by the Advanced Research Computing team at the University of Leeds. Find out what was discussed and share their insights from the day.

When building applications, it is important to ensure that they are hosted appropriately. Secure Web Platforms (SWP) is a service offered by Research IT’s Highly Restricted Data Services (HRDS) Team that provides a hosting platform to meet even the strictest data security requirements.

Our Research Software Engineering (RSE) department has launched a new Agile learning pathway designed for both technical and non-technical dRTPs — Agile Fundamentals and GitHub Tooling for Agile courses — using LEGO, Minecraft, and collaborative GitHub exercises to build team collaboration, leadership, and practical agile project management skills.

Our Research Software Engineering department recently completed a project to develop and deploy a unique knowledge support system into GP practices to support research into the over-prescription of antibiotics. Find out how they did it.

The University special interest and user groups could not happen without the input of the group leads. Meet Dr Robert Maidstone from the School of Biological Sciences who is one of the leads for the UoM UK Biobank Users group.

A new special interest group has been launched for anyone interested in the environmental impact of research computing at the University. Find out more about the aims of the group and how to get involved.

We didn’t quite make the end of January but there’s never a bad time to look at what's coming up in Research IT. We asked the three departments in Research IT what they are looking forward to this year.