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Xu Guo
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Project Manager at EPCC, the University of Edinburgh.
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ARCHER2 Celebration of Science 2026: registration & call for posters now open! This annual event brings together the ARCHER2 user community to celebrate their scientific achievements on the UK National Supercomputer.
Poster submission DL: 5 Feb 2026.
Registration DL: 26 Feb 2026.
edin.ac/3Lm9wOr
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Our Cirrus service for academia and industry is being refreshed. The CPU-based Cirrus EX4000, with over 73,000 AMD compute cores linked by an HPE Slingshot 11 interconnect, will be available soon - see edin.ac/4pZb6W4. Until then, here’s EPCC Director Mark Parsons building an AMD chip in Lego!
October 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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In this interview with Holyrood magazine, EPCC Director Prof Mark Parsons discusses AI and the next UK National Supercomputing Service: edin.ac/42Vk9h6
Professor Mark Parsons: Supercomputers, AI and the dangers of a digital dark age
In a nondescript grey building, nestled between the rolling hills and green trees of Penicuik on the outskirts of Edinbu...
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October 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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*Registration deadline extended to noon, 28 Oct 2025.*

Digital Research Technical Professionals (dRTPs) provide vital technical contributions to modern research. Join this event (5-6 Nov, London) to contribute to the discussion on how to improve dRTP career prospects: edin.ac/46Un9eM
October 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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EPCC has won EU & UK Gov funding to establish and operate the €10m (£8.6m) UK AI Factory Antenna. This initiative will help organisations increase literacy in the technology and its use, and show how it can help increase productivity and deliver growth. edin.ac/3WzDaSx
October 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Digital Research Technical Professionals (dRTPs) are people who provide vital technical contributions to modern research. Join this event (5-6 Nov, London) to contribute to the discussion on career development across the whole dRTP ecosystem: edin.ac/46Un9eM
October 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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We are delighted to announce that EPCC has been named the UK’s first National Supercomputing Centre. This significant step is a huge endorsement of the University and its future as a world-leader in supercomputing and AI: edin.ac/4eVtnyx
July 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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For the past few years, a team drawn from our MSc programmes has competed in the ISC Student Cluster Competition. This article describes the experiences of TeamEPCC 2025.
edin.ac/4k4Tu7j

#ISC25 #ISChpc #ISC25_SCC
June 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Here's our #ISC25 schedule for today:

HPC Next: Reflections & Progress on RISC-V Ecosystem (BoF)
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Hall G1: 2nd floor
Organiser & chair: Nick Brown

Computational Abilities Knowledge Exchange (Project Poster) 
Authors: Eleanor Broadway & Nick Brown
June 11, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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The University of Edinburgh has been announced as the home of the UK's next national supercomputer. The investment represents a huge endorsement of the University and its future as a world-leader in supercomputing and AI, recognising the strength & value of Edinburgh’s expertise.
edin.ac/4ehIPVD
June 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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We're looking forward to the first day of #ISC25! Here's where to find us: edin.ac/3FI1Qna
June 10, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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It's almost time for #ISC25!

Say hello at Booth A10, where we will be demonstrating Wee Archie, our mini supercomputer. We'll have giveaways too, including our highly sought-after Highland cow tshirts! edin.ac/3HhtwzM
June 6, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Good luck TeamEPCC!
The ISC25 virtual Student Cluster Competition ends on 9 May. TeamEPCC have been hard at work, assisted by EPCC mentors @xuguo.bsky.social and Spyro Nita. We wish them all good luck!
May 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Don't forget to register if you plan to attend the ARCHER2 Celebration of Science 2025!

This year's event will take place from 14-15 May, 2025, in Edinburgh.

Registration closes 29 April, 2025.

edin.ac/3CeviQ3

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April 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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The poster abstract submission deadline for the 2025 ARCHER2 Celebration of Science has been extended to Friday 28 March.

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work on ARCHER2!

Full details: edin.ac/3CeviQ3 .
March 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Poster abstract submissions to the ARCHER2 Celebration of Science 2025 must be made by *Friday 21 March*. They should demonstrate work on ARCHER2, and focus on the science outcomes and impact achieved.
edin.ac/3CeviQ3
March 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Vacancy at EPCC: Director of HPC Services.

This role provides high level, strategic leadership & hands-on management, working with stakeholders to grow the international reputation & standing of EPCC & The University of Edinburgh.
Closes: 20/03/2025, 23:59.
https://buff.ly/40RYyEe
February 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Good luck!
Best wishes to TeamEPCC who will compete in the virtual Student Cluster Competition at #ISC25! The team is drawn from our MSc in HPC, and our MSc in HPC with Data Science.

Study opportunities at EPCC: edin.ac/3Uwy1sL

#ISC25_SCC
January 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Looking forward to seeing many of you then!
ARCHER2 Celebration of Science 2025: registration & call for posters now open. 14-15 May 2025, Edinburgh, UK,

A showcase of the science achievements of ARCHER2 users, it will be of interest to users of this UK national HPC service & the wider UK science community.

Full details: edin.ac/3CeviQ3
January 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Thinking of studying on-campus with EPCC but haven't applied yet? Join the @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social Postgraduate Discovery Day: 19 February 2025.

This online event offers a general introduction to on-campus study & includes an opportunity to hear from current students.

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January 20, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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EPCC is hiring!

• Applications Developer (DL 10 Jan)
• Applications Consultant (DL 13 Jan).

If you have skills in our key areas & are interested in joining one of Europe’s premier data centres, we’d love to hear from you!

More details & application:
https://buff.ly/3P3x35m
December 19, 2024 at 10:14 AM
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ASiMoV was a 6-year collaboration to develop computational tools to enable the simulation of aeroengines with sufficient accuracy, fidelity & reliability of prediction that they can be virtually certified. Read our review of this pioneering project: https://buff.ly/4158a0c

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November 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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Building a platform for prostate cancer research.

In his new article on our website, EPCC's George Beckett writes about the PROSECCA collaboration, which is advancing the state of the art in radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer.
https://buff.ly/3Zo7pyd
November 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM