UoM Research IT
@uomresearchit.bsky.social
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.
https://research-it.manchester.ac.uk/
https://research-it.manchester.ac.uk/
We've ran our Year in Industry internship for several years now and it's been very successful in attracting UGs who knew nothing about Research Software Engineering as a career.
However we want to spread the word even more so we've been out and about!
However we want to spread the word even more so we've been out and about!
Promoting Research Technology Careers at Manchester
On 11 November, Research IT (RIT) and colleagues from the Software Sustainability Institute based at Manchester took part in the University of Manchester’s Computer Science Careers Fair. The event…
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January 19, 2026 at 9:21 AM
We've ran our Year in Industry internship for several years now and it's been very successful in attracting UGs who knew nothing about Research Software Engineering as a career.
However we want to spread the word even more so we've been out and about!
However we want to spread the word even more so we've been out and about!
Solar panels on ships?
Sounds like a great idea but ships have to contend with a wide variety of weather conditions, routes, and energy requirements.
Discover how our RSEs are helping to optimise solar energy usage for shipping and helping it to move to #NetZero.
Sounds like a great idea but ships have to contend with a wide variety of weather conditions, routes, and energy requirements.
Discover how our RSEs are helping to optimise solar energy usage for shipping and helping it to move to #NetZero.
Changing the Future of Sustainable Shipping with AI
Discover how our Research Software Engineers worked with a marine shipping company to optimise solar energy usage for the maritime industry, aiding the sector's transition to Net Zero.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Solar panels on ships?
Sounds like a great idea but ships have to contend with a wide variety of weather conditions, routes, and energy requirements.
Discover how our RSEs are helping to optimise solar energy usage for shipping and helping it to move to #NetZero.
Sounds like a great idea but ships have to contend with a wide variety of weather conditions, routes, and energy requirements.
Discover how our RSEs are helping to optimise solar energy usage for shipping and helping it to move to #NetZero.
The CaDiR special interest and user groups couldn't exist without the input of the research community. Each group is steered by researchers and we'd like to thank them all!
Sian Bladon from the School of Health Sciences explains how she got involved with the #R user group
Sian Bladon from the School of Health Sciences explains how she got involved with the #R user group
Promoting R at the University
The R user community (R.U.M) is one of the most established user groups in CaDiR having previously existed for several years before this as a mailing list group. The group is led by a combination of…
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January 16, 2026 at 9:21 AM
The CaDiR special interest and user groups couldn't exist without the input of the research community. Each group is steered by researchers and we'd like to thank them all!
Sian Bladon from the School of Health Sciences explains how she got involved with the #R user group
Sian Bladon from the School of Health Sciences explains how she got involved with the #R user group
Would you like to raise awareness of Research Software Engineering as a career? Some of our RSEs were out and about promoting RSE and Platform Engineering as a career to our UGs.
There's even a handy promotional flyer available to print out
#RSEng
There's even a handy promotional flyer available to print out
#RSEng
Promoting Research Technology Careers at Manchester
On 11 November, Research IT (RIT) and colleagues from the Software Sustainability Institute based at Manchester took part in the University of Manchester’s Computer Science Careers Fair. The event…
buff.ly
January 15, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Would you like to raise awareness of Research Software Engineering as a career? Some of our RSEs were out and about promoting RSE and Platform Engineering as a career to our UGs.
There's even a handy promotional flyer available to print out
#RSEng
There's even a handy promotional flyer available to print out
#RSEng
We knew that UoM researchers were fans of #Python and this really was demonstrated in our top 10 news articles of 2025 - four of them mentioned or were about Python.
Is there anything you would like to see us write about in 2026? Let us know!
Is there anything you would like to see us write about in 2026? Let us know!
Top 10 News Articles of 2025
We’re always keen to review our most popular Research IT news stories and blog posts, they reveal what captures the interest of the University’s research community and help us focus on creating…
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January 15, 2026 at 9:21 AM
We knew that UoM researchers were fans of #Python and this really was demonstrated in our top 10 news articles of 2025 - four of them mentioned or were about Python.
Is there anything you would like to see us write about in 2026? Let us know!
Is there anything you would like to see us write about in 2026? Let us know!
Are you a #Python user at UoM? If so join in the conversation on the University Python user group about what you would like to see the group doing in 2026!
There is a small amount of funding available for the group so please let them know your ideas!
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There is a small amount of funding available for the group so please let them know your ideas!
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January 14, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Are you a #Python user at UoM? If so join in the conversation on the University Python user group about what you would like to see the group doing in 2026!
There is a small amount of funding available for the group so please let them know your ideas!
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There is a small amount of funding available for the group so please let them know your ideas!
buff.ly/qGCgc4u
This afternoon (14th) we have our virtual drop-in session open to all staff & PGRs.
If you have a question about any of our services, an issue with research software, looking for advice on running jobs on our HPC systems, research data storage etc then join us online any time 2-3pm!
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If you have a question about any of our services, an issue with research software, looking for advice on running jobs on our HPC systems, research data storage etc then join us online any time 2-3pm!
buff.ly/25OOcZq
January 14, 2026 at 9:21 AM
This afternoon (14th) we have our virtual drop-in session open to all staff & PGRs.
If you have a question about any of our services, an issue with research software, looking for advice on running jobs on our HPC systems, research data storage etc then join us online any time 2-3pm!
buff.ly/25OOcZq
If you have a question about any of our services, an issue with research software, looking for advice on running jobs on our HPC systems, research data storage etc then join us online any time 2-3pm!
buff.ly/25OOcZq
Many industries across the world are looking at reducing their carbon footprint and the shipping industry is no exception.
Discover how our Research Software Engineers are helping a local company to optimise #solarpower for the shipping industry.
#RSEng
Discover how our Research Software Engineers are helping a local company to optimise #solarpower for the shipping industry.
#RSEng
Changing the Future of Sustainable Shipping with AI
Discover how our Research Software Engineers worked with a marine shipping company to optimise solar energy usage for the maritime industry, aiding the sector's transition to Net Zero.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Many industries across the world are looking at reducing their carbon footprint and the shipping industry is no exception.
Discover how our Research Software Engineers are helping a local company to optimise #solarpower for the shipping industry.
#RSEng
Discover how our Research Software Engineers are helping a local company to optimise #solarpower for the shipping industry.
#RSEng
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Join us for our #webinar where @matthieumontes.bsky.social will introduce the high-performance molecular-visualization and simulation platform VTX for rapid exploration of massive molecular systems
🗓️ 27 January 2026, 15:00 CET
✍️ bioexcel.eu/bcjz
#moleculardynamics #molecularmodeling #visualization
🗓️ 27 January 2026, 15:00 CET
✍️ bioexcel.eu/bcjz
#moleculardynamics #molecularmodeling #visualization
January 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Join us for our #webinar where @matthieumontes.bsky.social will introduce the high-performance molecular-visualization and simulation platform VTX for rapid exploration of massive molecular systems
🗓️ 27 January 2026, 15:00 CET
✍️ bioexcel.eu/bcjz
#moleculardynamics #molecularmodeling #visualization
🗓️ 27 January 2026, 15:00 CET
✍️ bioexcel.eu/bcjz
#moleculardynamics #molecularmodeling #visualization
If you want to find out more about using #Git etc after this session, we run regular training events. Next one is the 10th Feb! Open to all PGRs and staff.
uom.link/rittraining
uom.link/rittraining
💻 One week to go until our next Code anxiety club session!
This session is on all things version control, including how to install Git and master basic commands.
Book your place at the link below:
📅 20 January 2026
⏰ 13:30-14:00
📍 Online
This session is on all things version control, including how to install Git and master basic commands.
Book your place at the link below:
📅 20 January 2026
⏰ 13:30-14:00
📍 Online
Code anxiety club - UK Data Service
20 Jan 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Why attend? Feeling overwhelmed by the command line? Confused by file pathways? Want to navigate the world of coding with confidence? Join the Code Anxiety Club!…
ukdataservice.ac.uk
January 13, 2026 at 11:25 AM
If you want to find out more about using #Git etc after this session, we run regular training events. Next one is the 10th Feb! Open to all PGRs and staff.
uom.link/rittraining
uom.link/rittraining
Some of our Research Software Engineers have been out talking to Computer Science UGs about careers in research IT. If you would like more information there is a new leaflet available with further information linked in the blog post #RSEng #ITCareers
Promoting Research Technology Careers at Manchester
On 11 November, Research IT (RIT) and colleagues from the Software Sustainability Institute based at Manchester took part in the University of Manchester’s Computer Science Careers Fair. The event…
buff.ly
January 13, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Some of our Research Software Engineers have been out talking to Computer Science UGs about careers in research IT. If you would like more information there is a new leaflet available with further information linked in the blog post #RSEng #ITCareers
Our first virtual help session of 2026 is Wed!
Join the virtual meeting to speak 1-2-1 with a member of our team about any research IT issues you have - many issues can be sorted there & then!
Research software, data storage, access to HPC, grant costing, software and more!
Join the virtual meeting to speak 1-2-1 with a member of our team about any research IT issues you have - many issues can be sorted there & then!
Research software, data storage, access to HPC, grant costing, software and more!
Drop-in Session - 14 Jan 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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January 12, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Our first virtual help session of 2026 is Wed!
Join the virtual meeting to speak 1-2-1 with a member of our team about any research IT issues you have - many issues can be sorted there & then!
Research software, data storage, access to HPC, grant costing, software and more!
Join the virtual meeting to speak 1-2-1 with a member of our team about any research IT issues you have - many issues can be sorted there & then!
Research software, data storage, access to HPC, grant costing, software and more!
January is a good time to take stock and we've been looking over our top news stories of the last 12 months. Top by some way was an article by RSE tony-evans.bsky.social on "AI Assisted Coding in RStudio" - over 2500 views!
What would you like to see us writing about in 2026?
What would you like to see us writing about in 2026?
Top 10 News Articles of 2025
We’re always keen to review our most popular Research IT news stories and blog posts, they reveal what captures the interest of the University’s research community and help us focus on creating…
buff.ly
January 12, 2026 at 9:21 AM
January is a good time to take stock and we've been looking over our top news stories of the last 12 months. Top by some way was an article by RSE tony-evans.bsky.social on "AI Assisted Coding in RStudio" - over 2500 views!
What would you like to see us writing about in 2026?
What would you like to see us writing about in 2026?
Our Research Software Engineers have been working with local company GrafMarine to reduce energy consumption in the shipping industry through the use of #solarpower.
Find out more on our website!
Find out more on our website!
Changing the Future of Sustainable Shipping with AI
Discover how our Research Software Engineers worked with a marine shipping company to optimise solar energy usage for the maritime industry, aiding the sector's transition to Net Zero.
buff.ly
January 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Our Research Software Engineers have been working with local company GrafMarine to reduce energy consumption in the shipping industry through the use of #solarpower.
Find out more on our website!
Find out more on our website!
In Research IT we know how important it is to encourage the next generation of research software engineers & research platform engineers.
To raise awareness of the opportunities available, our team have been out & about on campus talking about careers in groups such as Research IT.
To raise awareness of the opportunities available, our team have been out & about on campus talking about careers in groups such as Research IT.
Promoting Research Technology Careers at Manchester
On 11 November, Research IT (RIT) and colleagues from the Software Sustainability Institute based at Manchester took part in the University of Manchester’s Computer Science Careers Fair. The event…
buff.ly
January 9, 2026 at 9:21 AM
In Research IT we know how important it is to encourage the next generation of research software engineers & research platform engineers.
To raise awareness of the opportunities available, our team have been out & about on campus talking about careers in groups such as Research IT.
To raise awareness of the opportunities available, our team have been out & about on campus talking about careers in groups such as Research IT.
Start the new year by learning some new skills - sign up for our "Intro to Python" training!
It's aimed at researchers who want to start using #Python & no prior knowledge is needed.
You'll learn basic programming by doing hands on data analysis & data visualisation
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It's aimed at researchers who want to start using #Python & no prior knowledge is needed.
You'll learn basic programming by doing hands on data analysis & data visualisation
buff.ly/1jqzeiM
January 8, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Start the new year by learning some new skills - sign up for our "Intro to Python" training!
It's aimed at researchers who want to start using #Python & no prior knowledge is needed.
You'll learn basic programming by doing hands on data analysis & data visualisation
buff.ly/1jqzeiM
It's aimed at researchers who want to start using #Python & no prior knowledge is needed.
You'll learn basic programming by doing hands on data analysis & data visualisation
buff.ly/1jqzeiM
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✨ We're delighted to announce a new online workshop on using agent-based models as a simulation tool to generate synthetic data.
📅 18 February 2026
⏰ 14:00-16:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...
📅 18 February 2026
⏰ 14:00-16:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...
January 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
✨ We're delighted to announce a new online workshop on using agent-based models as a simulation tool to generate synthetic data.
📅 18 February 2026
⏰ 14:00-16:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...
📅 18 February 2026
⏰ 14:00-16:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...
Our drop-in help sessions are back!
Make it your New Year resolution not to struggle with your research data, software installation, using research software etc or even fulfill that promise to turbocharge your research using our HPC resources.
Come and have a chat with our experts!
Make it your New Year resolution not to struggle with your research data, software installation, using research software etc or even fulfill that promise to turbocharge your research using our HPC resources.
Come and have a chat with our experts!
Drop-in Session - 14 Jan 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.
buff.ly
January 8, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Our drop-in help sessions are back!
Make it your New Year resolution not to struggle with your research data, software installation, using research software etc or even fulfill that promise to turbocharge your research using our HPC resources.
Come and have a chat with our experts!
Make it your New Year resolution not to struggle with your research data, software installation, using research software etc or even fulfill that promise to turbocharge your research using our HPC resources.
Come and have a chat with our experts!
Meet Andrew one of our Research Software Engineers and also one of the leads of the University #Python user group. If you use Python in your research, join the group to ask questions, get advice, share tips and knowledge and to keep up to date with the latest Python news.
Building the Python User Community at Manchester
It's been almost a year since the Python User Group launched in the CaDiR Teams space. We caught up with Andrew Gait, one of the group leads, to find out more his role in the group and how the last…
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January 7, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Meet Andrew one of our Research Software Engineers and also one of the leads of the University #Python user group. If you use Python in your research, join the group to ask questions, get advice, share tips and knowledge and to keep up to date with the latest Python news.
Our Research Software Engineers have been working with researchers from @alliancembs.bsky.social, @uomscieng.bsky.social and local company GrafMarine as part of the @ticmcr.bsky.social Catalyst programme to make marine shipping more energy efficient using solar power. ##RSEng
Changing the Future of Sustainable Shipping with AI
Discover how our Research Software Engineers worked with a marine shipping company to optimise solar energy usage for the maritime industry, aiding the sector's transition to Net Zero.
buff.ly
January 7, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Our Research Software Engineers have been working with researchers from @alliancembs.bsky.social, @uomscieng.bsky.social and local company GrafMarine as part of the @ticmcr.bsky.social Catalyst programme to make marine shipping more energy efficient using solar power. ##RSEng
Our virtual drop-in sessions are back!
Join us online between 2-3pm on the 14th to speak 1-2-1 with a member of our team about anything research IT related.
Needing help with your research data storage? Want access to our HPC system? Working with highly sensitive data? We can help!
Join us online between 2-3pm on the 14th to speak 1-2-1 with a member of our team about anything research IT related.
Needing help with your research data storage? Want access to our HPC system? Working with highly sensitive data? We can help!
Drop-in Session - 14 Jan 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.
buff.ly
January 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Our virtual drop-in sessions are back!
Join us online between 2-3pm on the 14th to speak 1-2-1 with a member of our team about anything research IT related.
Needing help with your research data storage? Want access to our HPC system? Working with highly sensitive data? We can help!
Join us online between 2-3pm on the 14th to speak 1-2-1 with a member of our team about anything research IT related.
Needing help with your research data storage? Want access to our HPC system? Working with highly sensitive data? We can help!
#Git, #GitHub, GitHub #CoPilot...
It can all get a bit confusing knowing what to use.
Our Head of Research Software Engineering has put together a handy guide to explain each key tool and how it can be used.
Remember that if you have any questions, no matter how basic, our team are here to help!
It can all get a bit confusing knowing what to use.
Our Head of Research Software Engineering has put together a handy guide to explain each key tool and how it can be used.
Remember that if you have any questions, no matter how basic, our team are here to help!
Getting Started with Git, GitHub & GitHub Copilot at the University of Manchester?
This guide introduces key tools in the software development lifecycle - Git, GitHub, and GitHub Copilot – and explains how University of Manchester staff and students can access them for free through…
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January 6, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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Join us today at 1:30pm for our Code Anxiety Club: Project organisation: Introduction to Python and R - your first scripts.
Please follow the link to join the livestream:
Please follow the link to join the livestream:
Code Anxiety Club: Project organisation: Introduction to Python and R - your first scripts
Content:Create your first coding script in Visual Studio Code (Python) or RStudio (R).Master basic syntax and get to grips with functions.Practical exercises...
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January 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Join us today at 1:30pm for our Code Anxiety Club: Project organisation: Introduction to Python and R - your first scripts.
Please follow the link to join the livestream:
Please follow the link to join the livestream:
Did you know that we are now on LinkedIn?
If you are posting about research that involved Research IT expertise and services, please tag us!
You can also follow us for the latest user case studies, service news and even job opportunities!
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If you are posting about research that involved Research IT expertise and services, please tag us!
You can also follow us for the latest user case studies, service news and even job opportunities!
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The University of Manchester Research IT | LinkedIn
The University of Manchester Research IT | 245 followers on LinkedIn. We provide a wide range of research focused IT services to The University of Manchester research community. | Research IT…
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January 5, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Did you know that we are now on LinkedIn?
If you are posting about research that involved Research IT expertise and services, please tag us!
You can also follow us for the latest user case studies, service news and even job opportunities!
buff.ly/511xXcP
If you are posting about research that involved Research IT expertise and services, please tag us!
You can also follow us for the latest user case studies, service news and even job opportunities!
buff.ly/511xXcP
Meet Andrew, one of our Research Software Engineers and, along side several researchers and RSEs, a lead of the University #Python user group. Find out how he got involved and the future plans for the group.
Building the Python User Community at Manchester
It's been almost a year since the Python User Group launched in the CaDiR Teams space. We caught up with Andrew Gait, one of the group leads, to find out more his role in the group and how the last…
buff.ly
December 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Meet Andrew, one of our Research Software Engineers and, along side several researchers and RSEs, a lead of the University #Python user group. Find out how he got involved and the future plans for the group.