A new special interest group has been launched for anyone interested in process datalogging, experimental automation, and the interfaces between hardware and software at the University. Find out more about the aims of the group and how to get involved.

A two-phase collaboration between the Cai Lab and the Research Software Engineering team transformed a legacy Strain Database into a modern, scalable platform. The upgrade improved reliability, usability, and flexibility to better support the ongoing research needs of the lab.

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)

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.

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.

Developed by Translation Manchester and Research IT, the Translation Manchester Research Connections Tool is a dynamic online platform which enables researchers to discover and connect with a network of academic, clinical, and industry experts, both within and beyond the University.

Tristan Martin, Office for Open Research Coordinator (Data Stewardship) in the Library Research Data Management Team, explains current work to develop the model for Data Stewardship at The University of Manchester, including establishing a community to raise awareness of data stewardship.

Bill Ayres, Strategic Lead for Research Data Management, explains the difference between Figshare and the newly announced Figshare+.

A call from the Research Lifecycle Programme prompted researcher Saskia Lawson-Tovey to get in touch with us with an idea to improve REDCap data management training at UoM. This ultimately resulted in Saskia being awarded an Elixir fellowship.

A Safepod has now been installed in the University Library allowing researchers to meet security requirements whilst working with highly restricted data, confidential or personal information.

Douglas Lowe and Ann Gledson, Research Software Engineers from Research IT, recently presented an online poster updating on the work they have been doing for an Alan Turing Institute funded project led by David Topping (Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences) and Caroline Jay (School of Computer Science).

Microsoft have recently launched a new community for Research Software Engineers (RSEs), Data Scientists, Data Stewards and System Administrators.