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Here's the Society's September Newsletter. Not a lot of updates from the Society this month - apart from the RSECon27 announcement - but plenty of community updates to get stuck into! society-rse.org/september-20...

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September 2026 Newsletter - Society of Research Software Engineering

It’s been a busy month for the Society. We’ve had a very successful RSECon26 in Sheffield, celebrating 10 years of the RSE Conference in the UK. We’re also in the process of welcoming a new batch of…

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 29/09/2026

8th October is International RSE Day 2026. We want to celebrate the achievements of the global RSE community and continue to raise awareness of the vital contribution we make to modern research. Share your updates, announcements and stories using the hashtags: #InternationalRSEDay or #IntlRSEDay

A photo of the attendees at RSECon26, around 400 people waving up at the camera in the atrium of a university building. Most of them are wearing green "10 Years of RSECon" t-shirts.

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kingsdigitallab.bsky.social @kingsdigitallab.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Do you enjoy collaborative, applied work at the intersection of research and technology? We’re recruiting a Senior Research Software Engineer. We work closely with researchers, developing thoughtful, impactful digital research projects, mainly in arts & humanities. www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/158445-...

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Senior Research Software Engineer | King's College London

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 16/09/2026

Our September newsletter will be going out at the end of the month. If you have any news, announcements, blog posts or events that you would like to include, please submit them using the form below. society-rse.org/calling-for-...

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Call for Newsletter Submissions - Society of Research Software Engineering

Our regular newsletter announces new Society initiatives, and gathers RSE news, events, blogs, papers and anything interesting and relevant together in one place. We are keen to feature content from…

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 15/09/2026

This is your regular reminder that Society members get access to our Events and Initiatives fund to support RSE-related events in the UK and beyond. More information and application instructions 👇️ society-rse.org/policy-for-s...

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Policy for SocRSE Events and Initiatives Grant - Society of Research Software Engineering

The RSE society is able to provide financial support for events and initiatives which support our mission statement and charitable objectives (see our constitution section). In summary the objectives…

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 11/09/2026

That is a wrap on #RSECon26! Thank you to every speaker, attendee, sponsor and volunteer who made our time in Sheffield unforgettable. Next stop: Edinburgh for #RSECon27! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Safe travels home!

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 11/09/2026

Day 3 of #RSECon26 is underway! We kicked off our final day with a keynote from April Johnson on the human work behind open scientific computing. Parallel sessions are running throughout the day until our closing remarks this afternoon. What has been your conference highlight so far?

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 10/09/2026

Day 2 of #RSECon26 is underway! We kicked off the morning at The Wave with an inspiring keynote from Kirsty Pringle on sustainability and research software. Next up: Emerging Voices, the group photo in the Atrium and a full afternoon of workshops! What is on your radar today?

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 09/09/2026

The winner for the #RSECon26 Green RSE Award is Jessica Huntly and Highly Commended is Navirah Kamal!

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 09/09/2026

The winner for the #RSECon26 Claire Wyatt Outstanding Contribution to the RSE Community Award is Marion Weinzierl!

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 09/09/2026

The winner for the #RSECon26 Community Award: Impact is Marion Weinzierl!

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 09/09/2026

The winners for the #RSECon26 Community Award: Training & Education are The Institute of Computing for Climate Science and Chris Wood!

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 09/09/2026

The winner for the #RSECon26 Community Award: Rising Star is Daniel Cubbon!

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 09/09/2026

And now it's time for us to announce the winner of the #RSECon26 awards!

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 09/09/2026

The Cutlers' Hall is set and looking spectacular for tonight's #RSECon26 Conference Dinner! Can't wait to see you all soon!

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 09/09/2026

The #RSECon26 poster reception is underway in the Atrium! Come grab your drinks and join the conversations!

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 09/09/2026

It is time for the #RSECon26 Poster Pitches in Lecture Theatre 1! Catch the pitches now and join us in the Atrium at 17:00 to chat with the authors over drinks

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 09/09/2026

Thrilled to announce OQC as a Bronze Sponsor for #RSECon26! As a global leader in quantum technology, OQC is pioneering the logical era of quantum computing with fault-tolerant performance and Quantum-Compute-as-a-Service platforms. Learn more: rsecon26.society-rse.org/sponsors/?ut...

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 09/09/2026

A reminder that the #RSECon26 Lightning Talks session tomorrow still has a handful of open slots! Submissions close today after the lunch break and are first come, first served; so make sure you submit ASAP. Register here: forms.gle/Nhf1LXecTcpQ...

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 09/09/2026

We are officially kicking off #RSECon26 in Sheffield! It is amazing to see Lecture Theatre 1 packed for our 10th RSECon. With over 410 attendees and 215+ submissions, this is shaping up to be an incredible week for the Research Software Engineering community. Let's get started!

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 08/09/2026

Our #RSECon26 Welcome Social is on fullswing tonight at Peddler's Warehouse. Still on your way? You still have time to grab drink and food tickets until 21:30!

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 08/09/2026

The venue is set and ready for the #RSECon26 Welcome Social at Peddler Warehouse! We start with an informal Meet & Greet at 17:45, followed by street foods/drinks and community catch-ups from 18:30 to 21:30. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 08/09/2026

Badges are ready to go for #RSECon26! If you have arrived in Sheffield or you are at The Wave for satellite events today, early registration is open from 15:30 to 16:45 in the Atrium. Come collect your badge and skip tomorrow morning's queue!

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 04/09/2026

From the term first being coined in 2012 to celebrating our 10th anniversary conference in Sheffield next week, the RSE movement has grown tremendously! Take a look back through the milestones that shaped our community in our interactive timeline: rsecon26.society-rse.org/about/rse-ti... #RSECon26

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 04/09/2026

Thrilled to announce AWS as a Gold Sponsor for #RSECon26! As a long-standing partner to the research community, AWS continuously innovates to support secure cloud infrastructure, managed clusters and data-driven discovery. Learn more: rsecon26.society-rse.org/sponsors/?ut...

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Hidden REF @hiddenref.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

There's just 2 weeks left to submit to the Hidden REF Competition! We want to celebrate your research outputs & everyone involved in their creation. Help us do that & build evidence for more inclusive approaches to research assessment. 🗓️ Submissions close 13 Sept hidden-ref.org/hidden-ref-c...

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 03/09/2026

Thrilled to announce The Institute for Research Software as a Bronze Sponsor for #RSECon26! Formerly the Software Sustainability Institute, they advance essential software and empower the people behind it to strengthen research across the UK. Learn more: rsecon26.society-rse.org/sponsors/?ut...

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 03/09/2026

Our August newsletter is out now! There’s lots happening across the RSE community this month, so take a look to make sure you don't miss out on some excellent opportunities, as well as the usual updates from the month of August. society-rse.org/august-2026-...

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July 2026 Newsletter - Society of Research Software Engineering

Welcome to the July edition of the RSE Society Newsletter. We’ve got several updates about RSECon26 as you would expect this close to the conference! There are also some important Society business…

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 02/09/2026

Thrilled to announce Schmidt Sciences as a Bronze Sponsor for #RSECon26! They accelerate scientific discovery and fund centers of professional RSEs to build sustainable and open scientific software. Learn more: rsecon26.society-rse.org/sponsors/?ut...

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Institute for Research Software @softwaresaved.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

⬡ Today, we become the Institute for Research Software. For 15 years, we've worked as the Software Sustainability Institute to make research software more sustainable and properly recognised.

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 01/09/2026

Thrilled to announce DARE UK as a Silver Sponsor for #RSECon26! They are empowering innovators and delivering a national network of secure data infrastructures to accelerate research for the public good. Learn more: rsecon26.society-rse.org/sponsors/?ut...

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 28/08/2026

Only 3 days left! Remote registration for #RSECon26 closes on 31 August. Join us from anywhere in the world for £150 to access live streams, online Q&A and remote networking. Society RSE members get a 10% discount! Secure your ticket: rsecon26.society-rse.org/registration...

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 28/08/2026

Thrilled to announce April Johnson as a keynote speaker for #RSECon26! As the Community and People Lead at 2i2c she builds open interactive computing infrastructure and champions the social networks that sustain open source in science. Learn more: rsecon26.society-rse.org/keynotes/?ut...

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 28/08/2026

Thrilled to announce AIRR as a Gold Sponsor for #RSECon26! The UK's National AI Research Resource unites powerful supercomputers from Cambridge and Bristol to accelerate advanced AI innovation. Learn more: rsecon26.society-rse.org/sponsors/?ut...

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 27/08/2026

Thrilled to announce Dr Kirsty Pringle as a keynote speaker for #RSECon26! As a researcher at the Software Sustainability Institute she champions green software engineering and embedding environmental sustainability into digital research. Learn more: rsecon26.society-rse.org/keynotes/?ut...

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 26/08/2026

Sign-up for #RSECon26 Lightning Talks is now open! These 3-minute talks on Thursday 10 Sept are perfect for sharing new ideas, getting feedback or finding collaborators. Sign-up closes on Day 1 of the conference. Submit here: rsecon26.society-rse.org/calls/lightn...

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 25/08/2026

Thrilled to announce The Rosalind Franklin Institute as a Bronze Sponsor for #RSECon26! They create innovative life science technologies and rely on RSEs to power the digital infrastructure needed for their research. Learn more: rsecon26.society-rse.org/sponsors/?ut...

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 21/08/2026

Thrilled to announce CAKE NetworkPlus as a Bronze Sponsor for #RSECon26! Led by EPCC at the University of Edinburgh, they support collaboration and community building across the UK's large-scale computing landscape. Learn more: rsecon26.society-rse.org/sponsors/?ut...

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 21/08/2026

Attending #RSECon26 for the first time? Join our short informal Meet and Greet sessions to chat with the committee and other attendees! Tue 8 Sept at 17:45 (Peddler Warehouse) Wed 9 Sept at 08:15 (The Wave) Find out more: rsecon26.society-rse.org/social-event...

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 20/08/2026

In-person registration for IRSC closes THIS Friday! Join leaders in Sheffield (7 to 8 Sept) to shape the future of research software in the age of generative AI. More info: www.researchsoft.org/irsc/ Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/internatio...

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 20/08/2026

Are you currently recruiting or are you looking for a change of direction or career? Remember that the Society has a jobs board where you can post your role and reach out to our UK and international community! society-rse.org/careers/vaca...

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Vacancies - Society of Research Software Engineering

You can post a vacancy here for any role that involves a significant element of writing software for research, or supports the role of RSEs. Vacancies anywhere in the world are welcome. We have also…

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 19/08/2026

The 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Society of Research Software Engineering will be held on Thursday 10th September 2026 as part of #RSECon26. More information about the elections, constitution updates and our annual report can be found at the link below 👇 society-rse.org/socrse-agm-a...

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SocRSE AGM Announcement 2026 - Society of Research Software Engineering

The 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Society of Research Software Engineering will be held at 17:00 – 18:00 on Thursday 10th September 2026 in Lecture Theatre 1 at The Wave, University of…

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 19/08/2026

Thrilled to announce BioFAIR as a Gold Sponsor for #RSECon26! As the UK's national digital research infrastructure for life sciences, they make biological data easier to find, access, share and reuse. Learn more: rsecon26.society-rse.org/sponsors/?ut...

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 17/08/2026

Thrilled to announce AMD as a Gold Sponsor for #RSECon26! Driving innovation in high-performance and AI computing, their full-stack solutions provide the performance and scalability needed for intelligent computing. Learn more: rsecon26.society-rse.org/sponsors/?ut...

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Research Software Alliance @researchsoftware.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

⏰ One week left to register for in-person attendance at the International Research Software Conference! Connect with the global research software community 7-8 Sept in Sheffield, UK (or remotely). Co-located with #RSECon26. Register: tinyurl.com/IRSC-registr... #IRSC26 #ResearchSoftware

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Institute for Research Software @softwaresaved.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🧭 Applications for the 2027 round of the SSI Fellowship Programme are now open! Find out all about it, the dates, and the support available at www.software.ac.uk/news/ssi-fel...

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