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We are a programme supporting researchers and academic professionals at N8 Universities Follow for free training and community events in machine learning, digital humanities, and digital health n8cir.org.uk

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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
How can connected data help give every child the best start in life? @rachelsylvester.bsky.social shines a light on the pioneering research that helped shape Child of the North's recommendations for a national connected data model. Read the Connecting Data report: tinyurl.com/cotn100726
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Born in Bradford: No AI, no big tech, just innovative answers to tricky social problems
No AI, no big tech – just innovative answers to tricky social problems. It’s time for the government to take this approach to education nationwide
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N8 Research Partnership @n8research.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
We welcome Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s appointment and the announcement of No. 10 North, as a significant opportunity to strengthen the role of research and innovation in driving economic growth, investment and public service reform across the North of England. @andyburnham.bsky.social
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N8 welcomes No. 10 North as opportunity to connect Northern research with national growth - N8 Research Partnership
The N8 Research Partnership welcomes Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s appointment and the announcement of No. 10 North, as a significant opportunity to strengthen the role of research and innovation in d...
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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
ICYMI | A new report from Child of the North and partners urges the UK to adopt a national connected data model to improve children’s services, boost outcomes for families, and strengthen the economy. 🔗 s.liv.ac.uk/1092 #TeamLivUni
A pink social card that reads 'Experts call for national connected data model to transform children's services and boost UK economy' in white text with a picture of the report booklet in the top right.
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N8 Research Partnership @n8research.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The latest N8 newsletter is out! 👇 With reflections on the new UKRI Strategy and news from across our programmes and network. You can also subscribe to the N8 mailing list to receive email updates, or subscribe to the N8 LinkedIn newsletter. Head to www.n8research.org.uk/contact-us/ for options.
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N8 News | Turning Northern strengths into national outcomes
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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Steve Turner, President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, highlights why connected data matters for children and young people. Our Connecting Data report calls for a national, devolved approach to linking data safely: tinyurl.com/cotn100726 #Connectingdata @rcpch.bsky.social
Quote from Professor Steve Turner, President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health reads The shift from analogue to digital is key to helping the Westminster government achieve their ambition to raise the healthiest generation ever. By connecting data safely across health, education and other children's services, we can identify need earlier, intervene sooner and help ensure every child, regardless of where they grow up, has the opportunity to thrive.
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
A significant moment. This report represents years of research and months of rigorous expert consensus-building. It provides a compelling, evidence-based case for transforming how public services share data to improve children's lives and strengthen the UK economy. #Connectingdata
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Congratulations to @durham.ac.uk's Alan Real for making the inaugural #SCW75 list. The initiative from Scientific Computing World honours 75 exceptional individuals redefining what is possible at the intersection of computing and research. 👏 ➡️ www.scientific-computing.com/article/scw7...
A section of Scientific Computing World's 2026 digital magazine providing an overview of Alan Real's contribution to scientific computing, as one of the SCW75 class of 2026.
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Custom AI tools can be powerful, but often difficult for others to use and reuse. This #AI4Science case study from Sheffield explores how improved onboarding and clearer documentation help make AI tools more accessible and reusable in practice. #dRTPs #AIforScience #HPC
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Bridging the Gap: an onboarding guide for streamlined access to a biological imaging machine learning toolkit
Contents 1. The Problem 2. The Solution 3. Why it helps AI4Science 4. What value did the dRTP bring? 5. The dRTP Experience 6. Useful links
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Scaling transcription in research brings challenges around cost, reproducibility and data privacy. This #AI4Science case study from Durham explores how Whisper on HPC systems like the Bede supercomputer helps address these barriers. #dRTPs #AIforScience #HPC
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TextToSpeech with OpenAI’s Whisper on Bede
Contents 1. The Problem 2. The Solution 3. Why it helps AI4Science 4. What value did the dRTP bring? 5. The dRTP Experience
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
AI models can accelerate materials discovery, but using them in practice can be complex. This #AI4Science case study from York explores how container-based tools make it easier to use and compare models within HPC workflows like the Bede supercomputer. #dRTPs #AIforScience #HPC
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Streamlining Materials Modeling: A Unified Entry Point for Matbench Discovery Models in CASTEP
Contents 1. The Problem 2. The Solution 3. Why it helps AI4Science 4. What value did the dRTP bring? 5. The dRTP Experience 6. Useful links
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Advanced AI tools can transform research, but getting them running isn’t always straightforward. This #AI4Science case study from Oxford explores how DeepDriveMD was adapted to help researchers run complex molecular simulations on HPC systems like Bede. #dRTPs #AIforScience #HPC
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Deep-Learning Driven Adaptive Molecular Simulations on BEDE
Contents 1. The Problem 2. The Solution 3. Why it helps AI4Science 4. What value did the dRTP bring? 5. The dRTP Experience 6. Useful links
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Moving AI models between systems can be slow, complex and error-prone. This #AI4Science case study from York explores how the ML Container Toolkit helps researchers run AI models more easily across environments, including HPC systems like the Bede supercomputer. #dRTPs #AIforScience #HPC
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“ML Container Toolkit”: a container system for streamlining AI model deployment on Bede/HPC platforms
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Adina from our #RSEng team is leading on providing an #agile #ProjectManagement training to #dRTPs based at a @n8research.bsky.social university or #UCL. Learn how to improve how you plan, deliver, and manage research projects in digital research teams. Funded by #DisCouRSE
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Agile Project Management Training for dRTPs
Learn practical Agile project management skills to improve how you plan, deliver, and manage research projects in digital research teams.
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
AI models are powerful, but how do you know they’re working as expected? This #AI4Science case study from Sheffield explores how the Causal Testing Framework helps test and understand AI models in practice, including within HPC environments like the Bede supercomputer. #dRTPs #AIforScience #HPC
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Evaluating AI Workflows using the Causal Testing Framework on Bede
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
AI is opening up new possibilities for research, but putting it into practice across complex environments isn’t always straightforward Explore 6 #AI4Science case studies investigating how researchers are overcoming these challenges, with contributions from teams at Durham, York, Sheffield & Oxford
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Enabling AI for Science, Accelerating Discovery - the N8/Bede: AI4Science Project
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🔥Few tickets left for the N8 CIR Omics Data Hackathon 🗓️ Wednesday, 20 May, 9am-5.30pm 📍 Worsley Building, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9LU Join us for this one-day, hands-on event for students, researchers, and data enthusiasts from across the N8 to collaborate and innovate in bioinformatics.
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N8 CIR Omics Data Hackathon
Omics data hackathon is a one-day, hands-on bioinformatics hackathon bringing together students, researchers, and data enthusiasts.
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Would you like some free #agile project management for your team? Adina from our RSE team has received funding from the #DisCouRSE network+ to deliver hands on training. Applications are now open!
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Agile Project Management Training for dRTPs
Learn practical Agile project management skills to improve how you plan, deliver, and manage research projects in digital research teams.
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
FREE Agile Project Management Training for Digital Research Professionals at N8 institutions and UCL. Secure your spot today: n8cir.org.uk/events/agile... Register for Round 1 = 2 June (online) + 8 & 9 June (Manchester) or Round 2 = 19, 23 & 26 June (online) @uomresearchit.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk
Beneath the N8 CIR logo reads Apply now for free training, agile project management for digital research technical professionals. Learn practical agile project management skills to improve how you plan, deliver and manage research projects in digital research teams. Open to N8 members and UCL.
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Several of our team attended the recent @n8cir.bsky.social DRI Retreat - some for the first time! Find out what caught their attention at the event.
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Research IT Perspectives from the N8 CIR DRI Retreat
Research IT was well represented at the recent N8 CIR DRI Retreat in Manchester where the key themes were better communication with researchers, promoting shared platforms, and tackling careers, AI,…
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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
@rluk.ac.uk, Research Libraries UK 2026, and @n8cir.bsky.social Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat 2026 You can read the full piece by Dr. Tristan Martin, Open Research Librarian, Office for Open Research at The University of @manchester.ac.uk r here 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...
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Open Research at York @uoyopenres.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Thanks to @arfon.bsky.social, Editor-in-Chief of JOSS, for collaborating on this session, and @n8cir.bsky.social for financial assistance JOSS is one of many diamond open access initiatives that have been supported by @uoylibrary.bsky.social 👇
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Supporting the wider open research ecosystem
The University of York Library proudly supports a range of initiatives, tools and infrastructure services which are helping to facilitate the shift towards a culture of open research practice.
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Our fifth and final day is underway. #DRI26 Today's discussions centre on Sovereign AI - skills to work in a GenAI world. You can participate online via Zoom and Slido: n8cir.org.uk/training-and... We're kicking off with a panel discussion addressing cultural and ethical challenges in AI use.
Panellists for the panel session "Cautionary tales" - nuancing of sovereign AI from basics and what it means for research.
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Day 4! Today at the DRI retreat the focus is Sustainable DRI With sessions on > Lifecycle Management and Shared Infrastructure > Policy, Governance, and Accountability > Ethical and Sustainable Industry Partnerships + exercises on answering funding calls Join online: n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
Panel session 'Lifecycle Management and Shared Infrastructure'
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
We've a few spaces available at Monday's in-person workshop (10am-4pm) in Newcastle exploring AI for National Security and Defence. This in-person meeting is open to members of the N8 universities only. Learn more & sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/n8-cir-ai-...
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
#DRI26 Day 3 - FAIR DRI - Data is Everything Today's sessions will cover: - Funding, Policy, and Sustainability - Data Integrity, Accessibility, and Governance - Data Storage, Culture, and Future Risks - Data Management Risks, Lessons Learned, and Cultural Change Join us online when you can 👇
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Online Attendee Information
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Deep discussion underway on ways to build leadership skills through projects and informal opportunities. Lunch soon, then we'll have another roundtable to look at Culture, Inclusivity, and Strategic Focus Join online: n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
Attendees of the Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat sit in groups taking part in collaborative discussions and exercises.
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
We're heading into day two of the DRI Retreat, and our focus is on Human DRI. Agenda: n8cir.org.uk/training-and... Join the discussion online: n8cir.org.uk/training-and... @ukri.org
A quote from UKRI reads We understand that DRI starts with the people who build, maintain, and upgrade it. By recognising their crucial role within DRI, promoting their careers, and supporting their professional development, we aim to foster a supportive culture and ensure a skilled and diverse DRI workforce.
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
It's day one of our Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat As we welcome those in the room, we also welcome those online. You can join via Zoom: n8cir.org.uk/training-and... Agenda in the comments...
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
The UKRI budget for National Security and Defence (NS&D) is increasing. To bring together the strongest possible teams for this call, we are inviting N8 researchers interested in AI for NS&D to a workshop to be held at Newcastle University on 30 March 2026. Register: n8cir.org.uk/events/n8-ci...
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N8 CIR AI for National Security and Defence workshop
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
In-person places for our Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat supported by @ukri.org are all filled, but there's still opportunity to input as an online participant. You'll be able to share your thoughts and ask questions in Slido throughout. Register at: n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
The Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat takes place 23-27 March, 2026 in Manchester. It is a week-long event connecting digital research infrastructure professionals, researchers, and representatives from industry and funding bodies from across the UK. In-person places are filled but online spots are available. The N8 CIR event is supported by UKRI.
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Don't forget to sign up for our Demystifying Data Journals online meeting tomorrow afternoon! n8cir.org.uk/events/demys...
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
We are hosting three online events in the next week, starting with a WHPC tech triaging workshop tomorrow lunchtime. Next week we are "Demystifying data journals" on Tuesday and discussing how to use Grace Hoppers on Wednesday. Go to n8cir.org.uk/training-and... to find out more and register.
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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 26/02/2026
On the day the Government published its white paper on SEND reforms - policymakers, researchers, clinicians and frontline practitioners gathered in Manchester to demonstrate how connected data can turn ambition into reality. @childofthenorth.bsky.social @departmentforedu.bsky.social
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Northern researchers and Whitehall unite to tackle the SEND crisis through connected data
On the day the government published its Every child achieving and thriving white paper on reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England, policymakers, researchers, clinicians and frontline practi...
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Calling all researchers and digital research technical professionals in N8 universities! Don't forget to get your project ideas in for our summer internship scheme before the deadline on Friday 6 March. Find out more: n8cir.org.uk/internships/...
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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Representatives from the NIHR HDRCs and ARCs, and the Vulnerabilities & Policing Futures Research Centre highlight examples of safe, legal and ethical data linkage for earlier identification and better support for children and young people with SEND. #CotN #SEND
Colleagues from NIHR HDRC presentJake Abbas presents on NIHR ARCDan Birks presents on the ESRC Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
How can connected data support better outcomes for children and young people with SEND? We’re in Manchester to share evidence on what’s possible when services safely link data. #CotN #SEND
A presentation on screen in a large conference room reads Child of the North Data Showcase - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the power of connected data - 23 February 2026. Tables are laid out with notepads, pens and brochures.
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Pleased to be co-hosting this @childofthenorth.bsky.social event alongside @thenhsa.bsky.social tomorrow. It's set to be a busy, collaborative and practical day!
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Don't forget! There is still time to sign up for this meeting next week
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Great to see one of our Theme Leads sharing their experiences as a woman in science before International Women’s Day.
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Great news! The N8 CIR are now seeking applications from researchers and dRTPs in N8 universities to submit proposals for consideration as our summer internship projects. You can find all the information you require and a link to the application form on this page: n8cir.org.uk/internships/...
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N8 CIR Internship application for researchers and dRTPs
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Katie McDonough @kmcdono.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
We have a poster for Fluid Environments & Spatial Humanities! (credit: Giulia Grisot) Join us in Lancaster on Feb 27 - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fluid-envi... Travel bursaries available for @n8cir.bsky.social students & staff. Details via registration. #dh #envhum #spatialhumanities #histstm
Purple poster for the Fluid Environments & Spatial Humanities workshop. Includes details on the program, sponsors, and an eventbright QR code.
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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
📣 Final call! Academics, data scientists, service experts, the deadline to apply to attend is tomorrow, end of day (midnight). Join policy teams and scientists from across Whitehall to explore how connected data can address the SEND crisis. Complete the short survey: n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
Child of the North Data Showcase - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the power of connected data. Monday, 23 February in Manchester. A workshop for government policymakers, leading researchers, data holders and service experts from across the North of England. Co-hosted by N8 CIR, Child of the North and the Northern Health Science Alliance. The deadline to apply to attend is 30 January.
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Don't delay - apply today! We've a few spaces remaining for our Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat in partnership with @ukri.org Open to all digital research technical professionals, as well as those working in academia, funding bodies, and industry. Apply at: n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
The Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat takes place from 23rd to 27th March in Manchester. This is a week-long residential event connecting digital research infrastructure professionals, researchers, and representatives from industry and funding bodies from across the UK. Hosted by N8 CIR in partnership with UKRI.
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Can you contribute relevant expertise, projects, data assets or insights? Join Whitehall policy teams and scientists to discuss Areas of Research Interest for SEND. Apply by Fri 30 January. Learn more: n8cir.org.uk/training-and-events/ch…
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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
🫵 Call for Expressions of Interest We are seeking individuals and teams who wish to participate in this workshop focused on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the power of connected data. EOI deadline is 30 Jan. Learn more and apply at: n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
Child of the North Data Showcase. Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the power of connected data. 23 February 2026, Manchester. A workshop for government policymakers, leading researchers, data holders and service experts from across the North of England. Co hosted by N8 CIR, Child of the North and Northern Health Science Alliance.
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EPCC @epcc.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Looking for a new challenge? We currently have PhD opportunities in the areas of HPC, AI, software sustainability, and Exascale computing related to Earth and environmental sciences. Boost your career with EPCC! edin.ac/3Wk7h0q
EPCC PhD student standing beside project poster.
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
📣 Call for EOIs! DL Fri 30 Jan. Join us for a workshop focused on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the power of connected data. Please share with policymakers, researchers, data holders and service experts. Learn more and apply to attend: n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
Child of the North Data Showcase. Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the power of connected data. 23 February 2026, Manchester. A workshop for government policymakers, leading researchers, data holders and service experts from across the North of England. Co hosted by N8 CIR, Child of the North and Northern Health Science Alliance.
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European Space Agency @esa.int · 19/12/2025
🆕 This NASA/ESA/CSA #Webb Space Telescope image shows the Westerlund 2 star cluster. 🧪🔭 🔗 esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/12/Webb_Dwarf_stars_in_a_glittering_sky @science.esa.int @stsci.edu
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Digital Health @digitalhealth2.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
AI tools sometimes produce hallucinations when asked to remove personal patient information from electronic patient records (EPRs), a study has found. www.digitalhealth.net/2025/12/llms...
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LLMs hallucinate when removing patient info from EPR, finds study
A study has found that some AI tools produce hallucinations when asked to remove patient information from electronic patient records.
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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Check the spotlight of one of the premier founding members of US-RSE, The Carpentries ( @carpentries.carpentries.org ) on how they help promote RSE's impact on #research and provide valuable resources! 👉 Full Link: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #RSE #RSEng #ResearchSoftware #ResearchComputing
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