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Research IT provide specialised research services and expertise for the research community at the University of Manchester. This includes research compute platforms, research software engineering and much more. research-it.manchester.ac.uk

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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 12h
If you lead or manage a group of research technical professionals such as digital archivists, data stewards, digital librarian or archivist or any other dRTP, then a new network has been launched for you! buff.ly/8dCleVc
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COMPASS: Guiding the Future of Digital Research Leadership
Phil Bradbury, Research Software Engineer, and Adrian Harwood, Head of Research Software Engineering, introduce COMPASS. a community supporting digital research technical leaders to share operational…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Introducing Our Year in Industry Students
This year we are hosting two Year in Industry students from the University of Manchester and the University of Birmingham. They will be an integral part of our team for the next year and will be…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Modelling Damaging Windstorms
Several of our Research Software Engineers spent this summer supporting a research internship where environmental-science students learnt how to analyse cutting-edge meteorological simulations of…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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COMPASS: Guiding the Future of Digital Research Leadership
Phil Bradbury, Research Software Engineer, and Adrian Harwood, Head of Research Software Engineering, introduce COMPASS. a community supporting digital research technical leaders to share operational…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We have recently welcomed two Year in Industry students into our Research Software Engineering team. Find out more about them, why they wanted to join Research IT and what they'll be doing over the next year. buff.ly/lNQ21M1
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Introducing Our Year in Industry Students
This year we are hosting two Year in Industry students from the University of Manchester and the University of Birmingham. They will be an integral part of our team for the next year and will be…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Our online help session is today 2-3pm - no appointment required! Just join at any point during the hour to speak to a member of our team about any research IT related issues you may have! buff.ly/evdw5p1
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Drop-in Session - 23 September 2026
Use the event link to access the Microsoft Teams session. You can do so using a browser or via the optional downloadable Microsoft Teams client.
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Discover how our Research Software Engineers played a vital role in delivering a summer school for undergraduates providing hands on experience of using HPC and more. buff.ly/wsX1IMr
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Modelling Damaging Windstorms
Several of our Research Software Engineers spent this summer supporting a research internship where environmental-science students learnt how to analyse cutting-edge meteorological simulations of…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Do you lead a team of technical professionals at a university or research institute? If so then two of our Research Software Engineers want to hear from you! buff.ly/8dCleVc
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COMPASS: Guiding the Future of Digital Research Leadership
Phil Bradbury, Research Software Engineer, and Adrian Harwood, Head of Research Software Engineering, introduce COMPASS. a community supporting digital research technical leaders to share operational…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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Introducing Our Year in Industry Students
This year we are hosting two Year in Industry students from the University of Manchester and the University of Birmingham. They will be an integral part of our team for the next year and will be…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We know how high the demand is for #GPUs from our research community so its great to see that they now have access to the N8 CIR Bede resource for another year! buff.ly/omOKpAE
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More Access to GPUs for Manchester Researchers
Could your research benefit from the power of GPUs? If so we have some good news! GPU resources on the N8 CIR Bede system continue to be available to University researchers after renewed funding.
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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Could your work help address an Open Research skills, practice or community need? Applications for the 2026–27 Open Research Fellowship Programme open today. Find out about the dedicated time, funding and support available, and apply by 23 October 2026: ow.ly/Aq2450ZyTmR
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Did you know that our Research Software Engineers also support technical summer schools? Find out how on our website! buff.ly/wsX1IMr
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Modelling Damaging Windstorms
Several of our Research Software Engineers spent this summer supporting a research internship where environmental-science students learnt how to analyse cutting-edge meteorological simulations of…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Working with international teams can sometimes be tricky but our Research Software Engineering team used their #Agile expertise to successfully collaborate with colleagues in the US. buff.ly/N0wdXMd
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Using Agile to Aid International Communication
Collaborating with groups internationally can be challenging due to time zones and distances. Discover how our team used agile methods to successfully collaborate with the Center for Open Science…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Are you a leader for a team of research support staff? Would you like to join a peer support network to share operational tools and best practice? Head to our website! buff.ly/8dCleVc
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COMPASS: Guiding the Future of Digital Research Leadership
Phil Bradbury, Research Software Engineer, and Adrian Harwood, Head of Research Software Engineering, introduce COMPASS. a community supporting digital research technical leaders to share operational…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Sometimes research and training collide and it's great when it does! Discover how our RSEs helped UGs get hands on experience of weather modelling over the summer. buff.ly/ZNN3D37
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Modelling Damaging Windstorms
Several of our Research Software Engineers spent this summer supporting a research internship where environmental-science students learnt how to analyse cutting-edge meteorological simulations of…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Join the #R user group on the 24th Sept for their first meeting of the new academic year! Registration closes on the 16th and is open to all UoM staff, researchers and PGRs. buff.ly/joe1vlq
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Working with Git and GitHub in RStudio
Join the University R User Group and Glen Martin (Senior Lecturer) from the Division of Informatics for this in-person practical introduction aimed at R users with little or no prior experience of…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It's only £20 a year to become a member of the Society of Research Software Engineering which gives you access to their mentoring scheme, conference registration discount and you're eligible to apply for the events fund as well!
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Is your research in need of a boost? Could it benefit from free access to #GPUs? We can help! buff.ly/4oqRYEz
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More Access to GPUs for Manchester Researchers
Could your research benefit from the power of GPUs? If so we have some good news! GPU resources on the N8 CIR Bede system continue to be available to University researchers after renewed funding.
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Members of our Research Software Engineering team have launched a new community to support digital research technical leaders. It's open to anyone leading a dRTP team including those from outside of UoM. #dRTP #RSEng buff.ly/8dCleVc
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COMPASS: Guiding the Future of Digital Research Leadership
Phil Bradbury, Research Software Engineer, and Adrian Harwood, Head of Research Software Engineering, introduce COMPASS. a community supporting digital research technical leaders to share operational…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A reminder that our online help session is the 23rd 2-3pm! If you are stuck on anything research IT related, want to know more about our services, need to include them in your next research grant application etc then pop in at any time during the hour! buff.ly/evdw5p1
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Drop-in Session - 23 September 2026
Use the event link to access the Microsoft Teams session. You can do so using a browser or via the optional downloadable Microsoft Teams client.
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Working with colleagues from across the world in different time zones can be challenging. Discover how #agile methods could help make life easier! buff.ly/U6Z7urM
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Using Agile to Aid International Communication
Collaborating with groups internationally can be challenging due to time zones and distances. Discover how our team used agile methods to successfully collaborate with the Center for Open Science…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Did you know that UoM researchers have free access to #GPUs through @n8cir.bsky.social? Find out how to get access on our website. buff.ly/4oqRYEz
research-it.manchester.ac.uk
More Access to GPUs for Manchester Researchers
Could your research benefit from the power of GPUs? If so we have some good news! GPU resources on the N8 CIR Bede system continue to be available to University researchers after renewed funding.
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Do you lead a team of digital research technical professionals? Would you like to join a supportive community of your peers? Data stewards, data scientists, systems administrators / infrastructure experts, learning technologists, digital archivists and more are all welcome! buff.ly/nhOqfdl
research-it.manchester.ac.uk
COMPASS: Guiding the Future of Digital Research Leadership
Phil Bradbury, Research Software Engineer, and Adrian Harwood, Head of Research Software Engineering, introduce COMPASS. a community supporting digital research technical leaders to share operational…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A great blog post from some of our Research Software Engineers demonstrating how research and training can quite often overlap. Working with @eloquentscience.com they gave UGs hands on experience of weather modelling over the summer. buff.ly/ZNN3D37
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Modelling Damaging Windstorms
Several of our Research Software Engineers spent this summer supporting a research internship where environmental-science students learnt how to analyse cutting-edge meteorological simulations of…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Miss our September newsletter? Don't worry you can catch up on all the research specific IT news for the UoM research community in one handy place! buff.ly/uMFASYj
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
⏰️ Today at 2-3pm we have our online help session! Open to all UoM staff and PGRs we can help with a wide variety of Research IT related issues there and then including questions about research data storage, research software, HPC resources, issues with your code and much more! buff.ly/WJxes2Q
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Drop-in Session - 09 September 2026
Use the event link to access the Microsoft Teams session. You can do so using a browser or via the optional downloadable Microsoft Teams client.
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Looking for some international project management inspiration? Discover how our Research Software Engineering team has been dealing with the challenge. buff.ly/Y6FQNdF
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Using Agile to Aid International Communication
Collaborating with groups internationally can be challenging due to time zones and distances. Discover how our team used agile methods to successfully collaborate with the Center for Open Science…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
A reminder of the latest event from our R User group taking place on the 24th! Open to all UoM researchers, PGRs and staff. buff.ly/KsJTpBK
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Working with Git and GitHub in RStudio
Join the University R User Group and Glen Martin (Senior Lecturer) from the Division of Informatics for this in-person practical introduction aimed at R users with little or no prior experience of…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Do you lead a team of digital research professionals? Could you benefit from a supportive community of peers and collaborative tools designed especially for your environment? buff.ly/nhOqfdl
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COMPASS: Guiding the Future of Digital Research Leadership
Phil Bradbury, Research Software Engineer, and Adrian Harwood, Head of Research Software Engineering, introduce COMPASS. a community supporting digital research technical leaders to share operational…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Could your research do with a boost? We're pleased to announce that UoM researchers have even more access now to free #GPU resources through the N8 CIR Bede system. See our news article for how to apply. buff.ly/XZqAklJ
research-it.manchester.ac.uk
More Access to GPUs for Manchester Researchers
Could your research benefit from the power of GPUs? If so we have some good news! GPU resources on the N8 CIR Bede system continue to be available to University researchers after renewed funding.
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Reminder! We have our virtual help session 2-3pm on Wednesday where you can have a chat 1-2-1 with a member of our team about anything research IT related. From storing your data safely, to accessing our HPC systems or getting your code to run - we can help! buff.ly/WJxes2Q
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Drop-in Session - 09 September 2026
Use the event link to access the Microsoft Teams session. You can do so using a browser or via the optional downloadable Microsoft Teams client.
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Our latest newsletter is out now with a round up of all our service news, case studies and updates! buff.ly/uMFASYj
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Working with international teams comes with its own challenges. Discover how our Research Software Engineering team have used #Agile methods to overcome these. buff.ly/Y6FQNdF
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Using Agile to Aid International Communication
Collaborating with groups internationally can be challenging due to time zones and distances. Discover how our team used agile methods to successfully collaborate with the Center for Open Science…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Lead a team of digital research professionals including RSE groups, data science & data stewards, research infrastructure & platform teams, technical services, research technology, or any other digital research technical work? Read on! buff.ly/nhOqfdl
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COMPASS: Guiding the Future of Digital Research Leadership
Phil Bradbury, Research Software Engineer, and Adrian Harwood, Head of Research Software Engineering, introduce COMPASS. a community supporting digital research technical leaders to share operational…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Are you a data scientist looking to get started with #Python? If so then this may be for you!
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Next week we have our virtual help session 2-3pm. Bring your research IT related questions and issues to our team and receive expert help there and then! buff.ly/WJxes2Q
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Drop-in Session - 09 September 2026
Use the event link to access the Microsoft Teams session. You can do so using a browser or via the optional downloadable Microsoft Teams client.
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Our September newsletter is out now! Catch up with all our latest service news and case studies as well as updates from the CaDiR special interest and user groups in one handy place! buff.ly/uMFASYj
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
A reminder that we have our virtual help session next week so if you have a question about software, data storage, compute resources (access or use!), Cloud, or anything research IT related, join us 2-3pm! buff.ly/0eHUplb
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Drop-in Session - 09 September 2026
Use the event link to access the Microsoft Teams session. You can do so using a browser or via the optional downloadable Microsoft Teams client.
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Looking to boost your research? Did you know that UoM researchers have free access to #GPUs through @n8cir.bsky.social? buff.ly/XZqAklJ
research-it.manchester.ac.uk
More Access to GPUs for Manchester Researchers
Could your research benefit from the power of GPUs? If so we have some good news! GPU resources on the N8 CIR Bede system continue to be available to University researchers after renewed funding.
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
If you would like to speak to one of our team about any research IT related issues you may have, join our virtual help session on the 9th! buff.ly/0eHUplb
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Drop-in Session - 09 September 2026
Use the event link to access the Microsoft Teams session. You can do so using a browser or via the optional downloadable Microsoft Teams client.
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
If you are a #Mathematica user please note there are some changes to the single sign on! buff.ly/cgFFA0c
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Changes to Mathematica
If you are a Mathematica user at the University, then look out for Mathematica Single Sign-On (SSO) which is now live! This means that you are able to use your university credentials instead of…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Find out what members of Research IT got up to at the ISC conference in Hamburg earlier this summer and what their findings could mean for the University research community. buff.ly/luOtgC4
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Insights from International Supercomputing
Several Research IT and ITS team members recently attended the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) in Hamburg, one of the world's leading events for high-performance computing (HPC), AI…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The changes are live now! buff.ly/cgFFA0c
research-it.manchester.ac.uk
Changes to Mathematica
If you are a Mathematica user at the University, then look out for Mathematica Single Sign-On (SSO) which is now live! This means that you are able to use your university credentials instead of…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
There's been some great event announcements and resource sharing in the Green Compute group in the last few weeks. If you want to find out more about green computing or keep up to date with the groups activities, head to our website! buff.ly/xGirNGZ
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Greening Your Research
Meet Ben Parkes from the Department of Civil Engineering and Management, one of the leads of the Green Compute for Research @UoM group. He explains how he got involved in the group and what the group…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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Using Agile to Aid International Communication
Collaborating with groups internationally can be challenging due to time zones and distances. Discover how our team used agile methods to successfully collaborate with the Center for Open Science…
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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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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The changes are now live!
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Changes to Mathematica
If you are a Mathematica user at the University, then look out for Mathematica Single Sign-On (SSO) coming soon! This means that you will be able to use your university credentials instead of…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Looking to access #GPUs? University researchers can access GPUs for free on the @n8cir.bsky.social Bede regional resource! buff.ly/z7fjVwU
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More Access to GPUs for Manchester Researchers
Could your research benefit from the power of GPUs? If so we have some good news! GPU resources on the N8 CIR Bede system continue to be available to University researchers after renewed funding.
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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Insights from International Supercomputing
Several Research IT and ITS team members recently attended the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) in Hamburg, one of the world's leading events for high-performance computing (HPC), AI…
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The carbon and environmental impact of computing has become a hot topic but did you know that we have a dedicated Green Computing group here at UoM? They have a dedicated Teams space for discussions and sharing of relevant news open to all UoM staff and PGRs. buff.ly/xGirNGZ
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Greening Your Research
Meet Ben Parkes from the Department of Civil Engineering and Management, one of the leads of the Green Compute for Research @UoM group. He explains how he got involved in the group and what the group…
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