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[EN Version] Many thanks to everyone who took part in our role-play session on 25 September at the de-RSE Collaboration Workshop! You’re helping us to make our concept for a German research software institution even better! Stay tuned! 🃏🙌 Picture: © Dorothee Stängle #RSE #ResearchSoftware

The photo was taken during the role-play session for the FutuRSI project on 25 September 2026 at the de-RSE Collaboration Workshop in Göttingen. It shows several people sitting in a circle around a table, engaged in discussion. They all have playing cards in front of them, which assign them a role for the game.

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

[EN Version] Save the date! Florian Mannseicher at the #RSECon26: Challenges and the potential of a German research software ecosystem! Session chair: Claire Wyatt. 📆 September 9th, 2026, 3:30 pm 🏛️ University of Sheffield, UK ➡️ Link: rsecon26.society-rse.org #RSE #ResearchSoftware

Description: A colourful image from the FutuRSI project, showing an announcement for the RSECon26 which some of our project members will be present at. On the right-hand side, there is a group of yellow hexagons, containing pictures from our community manager Claire Wyatt and our project coordinator Florian Mannseicher. On the left-hand side, the announcement is written out in white text.

Content of the text: Save the date! Claire Wyatt and Florian Mannseicher will be present at the RSECon26. Date: September 9th, 2026 around 3:30 pm. Place: University of Sheffield, UK.

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

[EN Version] Save the date: project coordinator Florian Mannseicher at the #IRSC26: Presentation on the sustainable shaping of a German research software ecosystem! 📆 September 8th, 2026, 11:15 am 🏛️ University of Sheffield, UK ➡️ Link: www.researchsoft.org/irsc/ #RSE #ResearchSoftware

Description: A colourful image from the FutuRSI project, showing an announcement for a presentation. On the right-hand side, there is a picture of Florian Mannseicher, project coordinator of FuturRSI, who is going to give the presentation. On the left-hand side, the announcement is written out in white text.

Content of the text: Save the date! Shaping a resilient, dependable research software ecosystem in Germany – a presentation by Florian Mannseicher at the International Research Software Conference 2026 (IRSC26), hosted by the Research Software Alliance (ReSA). Date: September 8th, 2026 around 11:15 am. Place: University of Sheffield, United Kingdom of Great Britain.

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Join our interactive role-play session during the deRSE Collaboration Workshop and help us improve our first concept for a german research software institution! 📆 September 25th, 2026, 9 am 🏛️ SUB Göttingen ➡️ Link: www.sub.uni-goettingen.de/en/about-us/... #RSE #ResearchSoftware

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿What's one thing that would make today's research software ecosystem in Germany stronger? Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇 If you'd like to explore the question in more depth, join the FutuRSI discussion on Adhocracy: adhocracy.plus/futursi/proj...

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 A Research Software Institution (RSI) in Germany should collaborate not only with national but also with international RSE organisations – but how? 🙌 Find out more in our new blog post! ➡️ www.futursi.de/newsfeed/sim... #RSE #ResearchSoftware

Description: A colourful image from the FutuRSI project, showing an announcement for a new blog post on the project website. On the right-hand side is a group of seven hexagons, depicting six key takeaways from the analysis of organisations and institutions similar to a German research software institution. The hexagon in the centre features a symbol of this institution, which resembles the façade of a white museum with six columns. The sixth hexagon contains the word ‘Collaboration’. On the left-hand side, the announcement is written out in white text.

Content of the text: Blogpost #6: Collaboration. How should a Research Software Institution (RSI) in Germany shape its international collaborations? Read the final blogpost of our current series on futursi.de

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿What factors are important when designing a sustainable structure of a research software institution (RSI) in Germany? Find out more in our new blog post! Link: www.futursi.de/newsfeed/sim... #RSE #ResearchSoftware

A colourful image from the FutuRSI project, showing an announcement for a new blog post on the project website. On the right-hand side is a group of seven hexagons, depicting six key takeaways from the analysis of organisations and institutions similar to a German research software institution. The hexagon in the centre features a symbol of this institution, which resembles the façade of a white museum with six columns. The fifth hexagon contains the word ‘Sustainability’. The remaining findings will be presented in future announcements. On the left-hand side, the announcement is written out in white text.

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Research software developers (RSEs) deserve well-defined career paths and recognition for their work. How can a German Research Software Institution (RSI) improve this situation? Check out our new blog post to find out! ➡️ Link: www.futursi.de/newsfeed/sim... #RSE #ResearchSoftware

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The International RSE-Survey 2026 has shown that 85% of respondents would support the establishment of an RSI in Germany! But what exactly should such an institution do? More on this in our new blog post! ➡️ Link: www.futursi.de/newsfeed/int... #RSE #ResearchSoftware

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 How should the RSE community be involved in a Research Software Institution (RSI) in Germany? Check out our new blog post to find out! Link: www.futursi.de/newsfeed/sim... #RSE #ResearchSoftware

English description: A colourful image from the FutuRSI project, showing an announcement for a new blog post on the project website. On the right-hand side is a group of seven hexagons, depicting six key takeaways from analyzing similar institutions, with an icon of that institution in the centre that looks like the frontside of a white museum with six pillars. The third hexagon contains the word ‘Community’. The remaining takeaways will be presented in future announcements.

English text: Blogpost #3: Community. How should the RSE community be involved in a Research Software Institution (RSI) in Germany? More details in our new blogpost on futursi.de

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 A research software institution (RSI) in Germany needs financial stability – but what is the best strategy for achieving this? Check out our new blog post to find out! ➡️ Link: www.futursi.de/newsfeed/sim... #RSE #ResearchSoftware

English description: A colourful image from the FutuRSI project, showing an announcement for a new series of blog posts on the project website. On the right-hand side is a group of seven hexagons, depicting the six pillars of a research software institution, with an icon of that institution in the centre that looks like the frontside of a white museum with six pillars. The second hexagon contains the word ‘Funding’. The remaining pillars will be presented in future announcements.

English text: Blogpost #2: Funding. What is the best strategy for providing financial support to a research software institution (RSI) in Germany? Second blogpost, four more to go! Check out our new series of blog posts at futursi.de

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 A central body OR shared responsibility: Which governance structure would be ideal for a Research Software Institution (RSI) in Germany? Check out our new blog post to find out! ➡️ Link: www.futursi.de/newsfeed/sim... #RSE #ResearchSoftware

English description: A colorful image from the FutuRSI project which contains an announcement for a new series of blog posts on the project website. At the right-hand side, there is cluster of hexagons containing all the pillars of a research software institution, starting with governance. The remaining pillars will follow soon.

English text: Blogpost #1: Governance. A central body OR shared responsibility: Which governance structure would be ideal for a german RSI? First blogpost, five more to go! Check out our new blogpost series on futursi.de!

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

🇬🇧 Join our discussion on the definition of the research software ecosystem on adhocracy.plus! Here, your opinions and experiences can help us tailor our project even more closely to your perspective! ➡️ Further information: www.futursi.de/newsfeed/dis... #RSE #ResearchSoftware

Description: A colorful image from the FutuRSI project which contains an invitation to join a discussion on the adhocracy.plus platform.

Text: We're on adhocracy.plus! What are your thoughts on the research software ecosystem in Germany? Join the discussion now!

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🇬🇧 Tomorrow, at RSE Day in Berlin, we want to ask the community what they need: What kind of support do projects require from RSEs at the national and local levels? ➡️ Do you have an opinion on this? Feel free to share it in the comments! #RSE #ResearchSoftwareDay

Text: Coffee and Survey. Leave a comment on our vision for a German RSI - either at the RSE-Day or right below!

Description: Colorful Image announcing RSE Day on June 3 at Matters of Activity, located at Sophienstraße 22A, 10178. On the matter of a German Research Software Institution, please share your opinion in the comment section.

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🇬🇧 News: At our last in-person meeting, we discussed initial ideas for a nationwide research software institution. Check out our new blog post for details on our vision! ➡️ Here you’ll find our profile: adhocracy.plus/futursi/ #RSE #ResearchSoftware

Colourful sharepic: Next steps to nexus. For more information, visit futursi.de

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Berlin University Alliance @berlinualliance.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

#SavetheDate: The #ResearchSoftwareDay Berlin & Brandenburg on June 3 brings together researchers, RSEs, and research data managers for training, talks, and networking. Registration is currently closed – but we encourage you to join the waiting list: 👉 forschungssoftware.info/RSdays/2026/...

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

🇬🇧 What does research software need in Germany? At deRSE26, it became clear: recognition, career paths, networking – and advocacy. 💡 You can now actively contribute or support our project: www.futursi.de/join/ Blog insights 👇 www.futursi.de/newsfeed/der...

The image is a colourful infographic showing the results of a survey aimed at people involved in research software, which was conducted at the deRSE26 conference.

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Many thanks to everyone who came forward to talk to us during the deRSE26 in Stuttgart about the future of RSE in Germany. 👍 Stay up to date with further developments by following us here or on LinkedIn and Mastodon! See you soon! Project website: www.futursi.de #RSE #ResearchSoftware #deRSE

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

🇩🇪FutuRSI: Ein Jahr Konzeptarbeit für eine deutsche Research Software Institution 🚀 Talk von Dr. Florian Mannseicher auf der deRSE26 in Stuttgart – Einblicke & Ausblick auf RSE in Deutschland. Gestalte mit! Infos: events.hifis.net/event/2945/c... #RSE #deRSE #ResearchSoftware

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

🇬🇧World Café @ deRSE 2026☕ Join the discussion on services, community, structure & policy for a potential national RSE institution in Germany. March 4, 2026, 1:30 PM. Your perspective matters! More information: events.hifis.net/event/2945/c... #RSE #deRSE

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Meet us at #deRSE26 👋 March 3–5 | deRSE Conference 2026 [events.hifis.net/event/2945] FutuRSI will be there throughout the entire conference. Visit our booth and share your thoughts on what a Research Software Institution in Germany should provide. #RSE #ResearchSoftware #deRSE

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

🇬🇧The 2026 International RSE Survey is live! 🚀 If your work includes developing codes for academic research, you could help us improve the research software ecosystem internationally and in Germany. Every response counts! Take the survey now: lnkd.in/eniwZpgn #RSE #ResearchSoftware

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

🇩🇪 ✍ Warum braucht Deutschland eine nationale Forschungssoftware-Einrichtung? Lesen Sie den dritten Blogbeitrag einer sechsteiligen Serie. www.futursi.de/de/newsfeed/... 🇬🇧 ✍ Why does Germany need a national research software institution? 3rd blog in a 6-part series. www.futursi.de/newsfeed/3of...

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Steigerung der Effektivität und Effizienz in der Forschungssoftwareentwicklung ist sowohl notwendig als auch möglich | FutuRSI

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

🇩🇪 Gründung einer deutschen Forschungssoftware-Einrichtung: Experteninterviews beleuchten Herausforderungen, Anforderungen und Lösungen. 🇬🇧 Our new paper on designing a German research software institution includes expert interviews, revealing challenges and solutions. zenodo.org/records/1734...

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Eckpunkte für die Konzeptionierung einer deutschen Forschungssoftwareinstitution. Allgemeine Herausforderungen, konkrete Bedarfe und mögliche Lösungsansätze

Das deutsche Forschungssoftwareökosystem weist systemische Defizite auf, die die Qualität und Reproduzierbarkeit wissenschaftlicher Ergebnisse beeinträchtigen. Das Projekt FutuRSI identifiziert nach 1...

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

🚀 FutuRSI @ Informatik 2025 Wir sind dabei – und viele unserer Partner auch! 🎉 Kommt vorbei, diskutiert mit und entdeckt, wie offene, nachhaltige Forschungssoftware die Forschung von morgen prägen. #Informatik2025 #OpenResearch #FutuRSI #ResearchSoftware

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Excited to participate in the OECD workshop on Access to Research Software! www.oecd.org/en/events/20... #FutuRSI #ResearchSoftware #OpenScience

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

The FutuRSI project is developing a concept for a German research software institution. The impulse paper (10.5281/zenodo.17047067) provides an overview of the current state of the German research software ecosystem and aims at promoting the cultural change in the handling of research software.

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

We've created a survey for the purpose of gathering knowledge on the existing services of RSE teams in Germany. Survey: app.formbricks.com/s/is9s0vh7yp... Your participation will help us raise awareness for the RSE teams in Germany. #Forschungssoftware #Researchsoftware #RSI #futursi

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

We proudly announce the new FutuRSI project! FutuRSI is an initiative that works together with its community to shape the future of a resilient research software ecosystem. Join us in an effort to create a collaborative and sustainable future for Research Software. Learn more: www.futursi.de

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FutuRSI @futursi.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

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