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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 15h

Our latest newsletter is out now with some great case studies and training events as well as funding opportunities from DisCouRSE Network+. There's also a round up of all the news from our special interest and user groups! buff.ly/scc01qh

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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 18h

A handy guide for anyone new to the University!

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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 19h

We have welcomed two new Year In Industry students to our Research Software Engineering team! Discover why they wanted to join Research IT and what their plans for the future are. buff.ly/BWHYvyd

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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 · 22h

Two of our special interest and user groups have joined together to create an exciting session on the 29th! Lightning talks on the topic are being sought so register by the 22nd if you would like to attend or present. #GreenComputing #AI buff.ly/7h3C0Ts

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Responsible Research Computing and AI-assisted Software Development Session

Join the C++ user group and the Green Compute for Research @UoM for a joint session exploring the environmental and practical dimensions of research software development in the age of AI.

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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Today (7th) Oct at 2-3pm we have our online drop-in session! No matter where you are on campus, you can join at any point during the hour and speak 1-2-1 with our team about any research related issues you may have including research software installation, HPC access & much more! buff.ly/mtFZZIz

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Drop-in Session - 07 October 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 · 06/10/2026

It's really rewarding when research and teaching collide giving undergraduates the opportunity to contribute to ongoing research. Discover how our RSEs helped the students learn how weather forecasting computer models work and more! buff.ly/veP1p7l

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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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Institute for Research Software @softwaresaved.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🔎 Teaching digital research skills? Institute Fellow Carlos Cámara-Menoyo is mapping how Digital Research Technical Professionals deliver this training, and he needs your help: take the 6-minute anonymous survey and share it with colleagues before 12 October. www.software.ac.uk/blog/how-do-...

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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

For a number of years now we have hosted Year in Industry students from Computer Science courses at Manchester and further afield. Meet our students for this year and discover why they wanted to join Research IT! buff.ly/BWHYvyd

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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 · 02/10/2026

We still have some places left for our in-person #Docker training on the 27th! Open to all UoM staff, researchers and PGRs, you can learn how to create, deploy, and run applications using containers. buff.ly/dyOActc

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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Is the term "digital research technical professional (#dRTP)" new to you? Have a read of this great launch announcement from two of our Research Software Engineers which explains what the term encompasses and how you can get involved in a new network. buff.ly/46m6MUs

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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 · 01/10/2026

Struggling with something research IT related? Have a burning question for a member of our team about one of our services or resources? Come along to our virtual drop-in session next week - no appointment required! buff.ly/mtFZZIz

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Drop-in Session - 07 October 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 · 30/09/2026

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

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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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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 · 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 · 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 · 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

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COMPASS: Guiding the Future of Digital Research Leadership

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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 · 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

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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 · 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

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

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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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