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Reflections and Futures from Manchester Research Software Community
The Spring meeting of the Manchester Research Software Community featured a presentation on GitHub Project Automation as well as breakout groups to discuss the next steps for the group. Aman Goel reflects on what the community has achieved so far and their plans for the future.
Creating the Next Generation of Research Software Engineers
Andrew Gait from the Research Software Engineering team recently spoke at a local Manchester college careers day about his experience of working as a Research Software Engineer.
Research IT at Collaborations Workshop 2024
Aman Goel and Scott Archer-Nicholls from the Research Software Engineering team attended the recent Collaborations Workshop (CW24). Here they share some of the highlights from their time at the event.
Upskilling Environmental Scientists in Software Development
At the end of March, members of our Research Software Engineering (RSE) team ran a Carpentries-style training course for environmental science researchers in how to create research software. Could we offer something similar to YOUR PhD students and early career researchers?
Manchester Research Software Community
May 29, 2024 10:30 — 12:30
Rm 4.38, Simon Building
Registration is NOW CLOSED
After a successful winter meeting, we are excited to announce our spring meeting for the Manchester Research Software Community! The meeting will provide attendees with the opportunity to learn more about the community, learn about "GitHub Project Automation", participate in discussion sessions, as well as network with other community members. We encourage everyone involved with or interested in research software to participate!
A Meeting of Agile Minds
The second meeting of the Manchester Research Software community featured two presentations: the first on the use of agile practices in research software; and one on the recently launched University instance of GitHub Enterprise. The presentations are now available to the University research community.
Agile Methods for RSEs
The first half of 2024 will see our Research Software Engineers (RSEs) collectively upskill their approach to project and service management through a combination of internal and external training. Read on to find out more.
Modelling the Human Brain
The Human Brain Project (HBP) was an EU Flagship project that started in 2013 with the aim of establishing a research computing infrastructure to enable advancements in the fields of neuroscience, computing, and medicine. This involved work across several computing systems in Europe, including the SpiNNaker hardware at the University of Manchester, which had been under development for a number of years before that.
Manchester Research Software Community - Inaugural Meeting
Nov. 21, 2023 11:00 — 13:00
G107, Alan Turing Building
Registration is NOW CLOSED
Bringing members of the research community for the inaugural meeting of the Manchester Research Software Community.
Welcome to the GitHub Campus Program
Schools, departments, institutes, and labs are all now eligible to join our University GitHub Enterprise account. You can keep your existing repositories, organisation, and GitHub account but you can now access enterprise-tier resources for free! Adrian Harwood, Head of Research Software Engineering, explains how.
The Next Generation of RSEs
Emma Simpson from the Research Software Engineering (RSE) team, hosted 3 college students as part of the in2science program introducing them to the role of Research Software Engineer as well as working within a STEM subject area and academia.
Cheerio to our Year in Industry Students!
After a year working with Computer Science Year in Industry students we reflect on the experience and say our warm farewells to the three students.