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.

As co-leader of the Geographical Information Systems, Mapping, and Earth Observation Community (GISMEO), Gail Millin-Chalabi stands out as a champion for innovation and knowledge sharing. This article explores Gail's background and her interests in GIS, the environment, maps, art, and the world of Beatrix Potter!

As part of our ongoing series introducing the CaDiR community group leads, meet Aman Goel, the Manchester Research Software Community group lead. In this short interview, Aman discusses his background in research software engineering and shares his vision for the community.

On Monday, 27th January, the GIS, Mapping, and Earth Observation (GISMEO) Community hosted their first Earth Observation (EO) online event. It was a great success, with truly insightful talks from five speakers with 43 participants attending.

Improve your network across the University in 2025 by joining a vibrant, active community of peers passionate about computation and data in research. With over 1,000 members from the University’s research community, you’re bound to discover new connections, help and support.

The GISMEO community hosted a festive event, showcasing the University's map collection and captivating attendees with fascinating stories behind the maps.

On World GIS Day, the Geographical Information Systems, Mapping and Earth Observation (GISMEO) community met to focus on GIS and showcase some applications at the University.

In this interview we get to know more about Tristan Martin, his role in the Office for Open Research and the plans for the Data Stewardship community he leads.

Andrew Gait and Nigel Green from our Research Software Engineering team have launched a new CaDiR channel for researchers and staff who use Python. It's open to people of all abilities and makes an excellent follow-on for those who have attended our Python training courses. Find out more about their plans for the community.