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David Topping
@loftytopping.bsky.social
Professor of The Digital Environment. Coder. Aging physicist. Proud Dad.
Really excited to start my new role in helping shape @digitaluom.bsky.social at the University and wider.
🎉 We are delighted to welcome Prof @loftytopping.bsky.social as a new theme lead for Digital Worlds at the @manchester.ac.uk!

His work ranges from modelling molecular processes to weaving Generative AI into end-to-end research workflows.

🔗 Discover more: linktr.ee/UoMDigitalFutures
October 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Join us for a webinar on 20 May to learn about the findings from two years of user research focusing on the needs and wants of environmental data users.

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May 15, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Curious about the latest in data science? We’ll be sharing expert tips and research highlights from #ADSAI2025.
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May 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The first ‘serious’ GPU I started to use now proudly on display. The Titan X. (yes… it was also handy for gaming..)
April 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Another early train to London to help make a case for large investment in environmental data research. I wonder how many coffees I’ll need before the start…
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April 3, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Daughters first PC is somewhat more advanced than mine. Re the additions, yes I only have myself to blame…
March 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Really pleasant evening at Stoller Hall to see the 1925 silent Phantom Of The Opera
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March 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Found some classic digital content as a shelf fell over this morning 😂
February 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The old desk simply didn’t have enough space for two gamers
February 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I is back in London again talking about data futures. I do like it.
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January 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Still got it.
January 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Happy New Year everyone! Love to all.
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January 1, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Happy Festivus everyone
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December 23, 2024 at 4:35 PM
One of the packing staff members has downed tools and insists on sitting in the most useless places until lunch arrives…
December 22, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Lovely personal treat visit to the Royal Opera House to catch the opening night of La Boheme.
December 16, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Just on my way to the Clean Air in the 21st Century conference at the Royal Society of Chemistry to present the AI scoping note prepared for DEFRAs air quality group www.rsc.org/events/detai.... Looking forward to discussing ambition with many colleagues. It’s early…
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December 9, 2024 at 6:48 AM
Behold the ‘Galactic Relics’ gallery is now open at Topping towers. Cast signed Back to The Future poster and original 1983 Star Wars cinema poster.
December 7, 2024 at 1:46 PM
A wonderful stay in the Lake District with a tasting tour and meal at the world’s best #LakesDistillery. It would be rude not to purchase a special bottle… wouldn’t it?!?
November 30, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Pretty cool day of meetings with colleagues in both NVIDIA and NASA. Also found a pack of biscuits I forgot we had.
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November 26, 2024 at 10:07 PM
First post is all about a really important project I’m currently working on….
November 17, 2024 at 5:18 PM