Newcastle University RSE Team
@ncl-rse.bsky.social
The Research Software Engineering (RSE) Team at Newcastle University. Supporting and transforming research through collaboration, training and the application of software engineering best practices.
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Hello Bluesky! We are the RSE team at Newcastle University
@newcastleuni.bsky.social. Our goal is to support and transform research through collaboration, training and the application of software engineering best practices.
Learn more about the team and what we do here 👉 research.ncl.ac.uk/rse
@newcastleuni.bsky.social. Our goal is to support and transform research through collaboration, training and the application of software engineering best practices.
Learn more about the team and what we do here 👉 research.ncl.ac.uk/rse
Today is #InternationalRSEDay! In our latest blog post, we share some of our team's biggest achievements and success stories from the last 12 month. #RSEDay2025
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Celebrating International RSE Day 2025
The 9th of October is International RSE Day 2025. This is a chance to celebrate the work of Research Software Engineers (RSEs) around the…
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October 9, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Today is #InternationalRSEDay! In our latest blog post, we share some of our team's biggest achievements and success stories from the last 12 month. #RSEDay2025
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We're hiring! We have an opening in the Newcastle RSE Team for a Research Software Engineer/Data Scientist.
For more info and to apply, check out the link below.
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
For more info and to apply, check out the link below.
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
Research Software Engineer
Research Software Engineer
jobs.ncl.ac.uk
September 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
We're hiring! We have an opening in the Newcastle RSE Team for a Research Software Engineer/Data Scientist.
For more info and to apply, check out the link below.
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
For more info and to apply, check out the link below.
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
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Before/when you go into the weekend: why not listen to the latest episode [EN] of #code4thought with my 3 guests Esther, Mike and Niko who talk about their @softwaresaved.bsky.social fellowships. On your podcast app, YouTube podcast & codeforthought.buzzsprout.com. en.tipeee.com/code-for-tho...
Code for Thought
Welcome to Code for Thought, the podcast about software for research and the people who make it. Languages: English, German, French
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September 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Before/when you go into the weekend: why not listen to the latest episode [EN] of #code4thought with my 3 guests Esther, Mike and Niko who talk about their @softwaresaved.bsky.social fellowships. On your podcast app, YouTube podcast & codeforthought.buzzsprout.com. en.tipeee.com/code-for-tho...
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Remember, the Society has a jobs page, where you can post and view RSE and related roles.
We currently have some vacancies at Newcastle University and the University of Oxford. #Vacancies #RSEng
society-rse.org/careers/vaca...
We currently have some vacancies at Newcastle University and the University of Oxford. #Vacancies #RSEng
society-rse.org/careers/vaca...
Vacancies - Society of Research Software Engineering
You can post a vacancy here for any role that involves a significant element of writing software for research, or supports the role of RSEs. Vacancies anywhere in the world are welcome. It is not a…
society-rse.org
September 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Remember, the Society has a jobs page, where you can post and view RSE and related roles.
We currently have some vacancies at Newcastle University and the University of Oxford. #Vacancies #RSEng
society-rse.org/careers/vaca...
We currently have some vacancies at Newcastle University and the University of Oxford. #Vacancies #RSEng
society-rse.org/careers/vaca...
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🧭 In his latest blog post, #SSIFellow @mdsimpson.co.uk reflects on his experience at the N8 CIR RSE Annual Meetup where he shared insights about his Fellowship and his work supporting mental health in the RSE community. Read more at www.software.ac.uk/blog/n8-cir-...
September 23, 2025 at 8:33 AM
🧭 In his latest blog post, #SSIFellow @mdsimpson.co.uk reflects on his experience at the N8 CIR RSE Annual Meetup where he shared insights about his Fellowship and his work supporting mental health in the RSE community. Read more at www.software.ac.uk/blog/n8-cir-...
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Come and say hi if you see me at #RSECon25 next week, and stop by the @softwaresaved.bsky.social stand to pick up the brand-new, version 2.0 "Let's Talk About Mental Health" leaflets and stickers.
mdsimpson42.github.io/converse/
mdsimpson42.github.io/converse/
September 4, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Come and say hi if you see me at #RSECon25 next week, and stop by the @softwaresaved.bsky.social stand to pick up the brand-new, version 2.0 "Let's Talk About Mental Health" leaflets and stickers.
mdsimpson42.github.io/converse/
mdsimpson42.github.io/converse/
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🧭 We are pleased to announce that applications for the SSI Fellowship Programme 2026 are now open! The deadline to apply is Mon 6 Oct.
Find out more and access further resources at www.software.ac.uk/news/ssi-fel...
Find out more and access further resources at www.software.ac.uk/news/ssi-fel...
August 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🧭 We are pleased to announce that applications for the SSI Fellowship Programme 2026 are now open! The deadline to apply is Mon 6 Oct.
Find out more and access further resources at www.software.ac.uk/news/ssi-fel...
Find out more and access further resources at www.software.ac.uk/news/ssi-fel...
💻 Training for Coding Skills 💻
The dates for our Software Carpentries Coding Workshops for the coming academic year are now out!
Please check the RSE Events page: rse.ncldata.dev/events
(Bookings are currently available for September, with the rest of the year coming soon!)
The dates for our Software Carpentries Coding Workshops for the coming academic year are now out!
Please check the RSE Events page: rse.ncldata.dev/events
(Bookings are currently available for September, with the rest of the year coming soon!)
Newcastle University - Research Software Engineering
We develop high-quality software in collaboration with scientists, engineers and scholars from all research domains. The team's mission is to support the transformation of research at Newcastle…
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August 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
💻 Training for Coding Skills 💻
The dates for our Software Carpentries Coding Workshops for the coming academic year are now out!
Please check the RSE Events page: rse.ncldata.dev/events
(Bookings are currently available for September, with the rest of the year coming soon!)
The dates for our Software Carpentries Coding Workshops for the coming academic year are now out!
Please check the RSE Events page: rse.ncldata.dev/events
(Bookings are currently available for September, with the rest of the year coming soon!)
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Reminder: Society Members have until midnight on Friday (22nd August) to vote in our Trustee Elections. Members should have received instructions on how to vote via email.
You can read the candidate statements below:
society-rse.org/2025-trustee...
You can read the candidate statements below:
society-rse.org/2025-trustee...
2025 Trustee Elections and Candidate Statements - Society of Research Software Engineering
The Society of Research Software Engineering is holding its annual Trustee elections for 2025. In this blog post, we will outline the process and introduce you to the candidates. All valid members at…
society-rse.org
August 18, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Reminder: Society Members have until midnight on Friday (22nd August) to vote in our Trustee Elections. Members should have received instructions on how to vote via email.
You can read the candidate statements below:
society-rse.org/2025-trustee...
You can read the candidate statements below:
society-rse.org/2025-trustee...
Meet the Team - Dr Richard Howey
Richard has a background in Maths and Stats, and has contributed to a wide range of research projects.
Follow him: @drhowey.bsky.social
Learn more on the team website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/richard...
Richard has a background in Maths and Stats, and has contributed to a wide range of research projects.
Follow him: @drhowey.bsky.social
Learn more on the team website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/richard...
July 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Meet the Team - Dr Richard Howey
Richard has a background in Maths and Stats, and has contributed to a wide range of research projects.
Follow him: @drhowey.bsky.social
Learn more on the team website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/richard...
Richard has a background in Maths and Stats, and has contributed to a wide range of research projects.
Follow him: @drhowey.bsky.social
Learn more on the team website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/richard...
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🟢 In our latest blog post #SSIFellow @mdsimpson.co.uk tells us more about his experience becoming a Mental Health First Aider as part of his Fellowship activities. Read the full story at
www.software.ac.uk/blog/becomin...
www.software.ac.uk/blog/becomin...
July 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🟢 In our latest blog post #SSIFellow @mdsimpson.co.uk tells us more about his experience becoming a Mental Health First Aider as part of his Fellowship activities. Read the full story at
www.software.ac.uk/blog/becomin...
www.software.ac.uk/blog/becomin...
Meet the Team - Dr Tiago Sousa Garcia.
Tiago is a Senior RSE and Fellow of the English Association, with a background in the Digital Humanities.
Follow him: @tiagosousagarcia.bsky.social
Check out his profile and learn more about the team on our website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/tiago-s...
Tiago is a Senior RSE and Fellow of the English Association, with a background in the Digital Humanities.
Follow him: @tiagosousagarcia.bsky.social
Check out his profile and learn more about the team on our website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/tiago-s...
July 16, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Meet the Team - Dr Tiago Sousa Garcia.
Tiago is a Senior RSE and Fellow of the English Association, with a background in the Digital Humanities.
Follow him: @tiagosousagarcia.bsky.social
Check out his profile and learn more about the team on our website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/tiago-s...
Tiago is a Senior RSE and Fellow of the English Association, with a background in the Digital Humanities.
Follow him: @tiagosousagarcia.bsky.social
Check out his profile and learn more about the team on our website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/tiago-s...
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🍃 We are excited to announce that we are sponsoring the new Green RSE Award, debuting at RSECon25 to recognise individuals making outstanding contributions to environmental sustainability in research software. Find out more at www.software.ac.uk/news/green-r...
July 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🍃 We are excited to announce that we are sponsoring the new Green RSE Award, debuting at RSECon25 to recognise individuals making outstanding contributions to environmental sustainability in research software. Find out more at www.software.ac.uk/news/green-r...
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💬 #SSIFellow @mdsimpson.co.uk has launched a new initiative names ConveRSE. The website will serve as a hub for mental health information and support, including updates on his fellowship and collaborations with others in the community. Find out more at
www.software.ac.uk/blog/convers...
www.software.ac.uk/blog/convers...
July 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
💬 #SSIFellow @mdsimpson.co.uk has launched a new initiative names ConveRSE. The website will serve as a hub for mental health information and support, including updates on his fellowship and collaborations with others in the community. Find out more at
www.software.ac.uk/blog/convers...
www.software.ac.uk/blog/convers...
Meet the Team - Dr Jannetta Steyn
Jannetta is a Senior RSE, @softwaresaved.bsky.social Fellow and a @carpentries.carpentries.org board member.
Follow her: @jannettas.bsky.social
Check out her profile on the team's website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/jannett...
Jannetta is a Senior RSE, @softwaresaved.bsky.social Fellow and a @carpentries.carpentries.org board member.
Follow her: @jannettas.bsky.social
Check out her profile on the team's website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/jannett...
July 2, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Meet the Team - Dr Jannetta Steyn
Jannetta is a Senior RSE, @softwaresaved.bsky.social Fellow and a @carpentries.carpentries.org board member.
Follow her: @jannettas.bsky.social
Check out her profile on the team's website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/jannett...
Jannetta is a Senior RSE, @softwaresaved.bsky.social Fellow and a @carpentries.carpentries.org board member.
Follow her: @jannettas.bsky.social
Check out her profile on the team's website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/jannett...
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Project Spotlight - Colouring Cities
The Colouring Cities Research Programme is a research-led, free public resource, providing open spatial data on the buildings in our cities.
You can read more about this project in our latest blog post:
medium.com/newcastle-un...
The Colouring Cities Research Programme is a research-led, free public resource, providing open spatial data on the buildings in our cities.
You can read more about this project in our latest blog post:
medium.com/newcastle-un...
March 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Project Spotlight - Colouring Cities
The Colouring Cities Research Programme is a research-led, free public resource, providing open spatial data on the buildings in our cities.
You can read more about this project in our latest blog post:
medium.com/newcastle-un...
The Colouring Cities Research Programme is a research-led, free public resource, providing open spatial data on the buildings in our cities.
You can read more about this project in our latest blog post:
medium.com/newcastle-un...
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Nominations for the 2025 Trustee elections are now open! Join us and help shape the future of the Society.
More information and instructions on how to nominate yourself can be found in this blog post: society-rse.org/trustee-nomi...
More information and instructions on how to nominate yourself can be found in this blog post: society-rse.org/trustee-nomi...
Trustee Nominations and Elections 2025 - Society of Research Software Engineering
We would like to announce that the sixth round of Society Trustee elections will take place in September 2025. Every year, a number of the current trustees stand down, and a new batch of trustees are…
society-rse.org
May 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Nominations for the 2025 Trustee elections are now open! Join us and help shape the future of the Society.
More information and instructions on how to nominate yourself can be found in this blog post: society-rse.org/trustee-nomi...
More information and instructions on how to nominate yourself can be found in this blog post: society-rse.org/trustee-nomi...
Meet the Team - Dr Gabrielle Schroeder
Gabrielle is one of the newest members of the RSE team, with a interest in Data Visualisation, stats and generative art.
Check out her profile on the team website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/gabriel...
Gabrielle is one of the newest members of the RSE team, with a interest in Data Visualisation, stats and generative art.
Check out her profile on the team website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/gabriel...
June 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Meet the Team - Dr Gabrielle Schroeder
Gabrielle is one of the newest members of the RSE team, with a interest in Data Visualisation, stats and generative art.
Check out her profile on the team website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/gabriel...
Gabrielle is one of the newest members of the RSE team, with a interest in Data Visualisation, stats and generative art.
Check out her profile on the team website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/gabriel...
Meet the Team - Becky Osselton
Becky is a Senior RSE and head of the Web & Mobile team.
Learn more about her, and the rest of the team, here: rse.ncldata.dev/team/becky-o...
Becky is a Senior RSE and head of the Web & Mobile team.
Learn more about her, and the rest of the team, here: rse.ncldata.dev/team/becky-o...
June 4, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Meet the Team - Becky Osselton
Becky is a Senior RSE and head of the Web & Mobile team.
Learn more about her, and the rest of the team, here: rse.ncldata.dev/team/becky-o...
Becky is a Senior RSE and head of the Web & Mobile team.
Learn more about her, and the rest of the team, here: rse.ncldata.dev/team/becky-o...
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This week, I'm heading to Lancaster, Durham and (virtually, unfortunately!) The Netherlands to deliver my @softwaresaved.bsky.social Fellowship #MentalHealth talk. Wish me luck!
June 2, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This week, I'm heading to Lancaster, Durham and (virtually, unfortunately!) The Netherlands to deliver my @softwaresaved.bsky.social Fellowship #MentalHealth talk. Wish me luck!
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Delighted to announce 'ConveRSE' - the new online hub for #MentalHealth information, resources and support for people in the research software community - at @softwaresaved.bsky.social #CollabW25.
More details and opportunities to contribute to follow in the coming weeks.
More details and opportunities to contribute to follow in the coming weeks.
May 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Delighted to announce 'ConveRSE' - the new online hub for #MentalHealth information, resources and support for people in the research software community - at @softwaresaved.bsky.social #CollabW25.
More details and opportunities to contribute to follow in the coming weeks.
More details and opportunities to contribute to follow in the coming weeks.
Mike Simpson also took part in a panel discussion around Project Management in Research Software, where he discussed his Prize Winning Mental Health project from the @softwaresaved.bsky.social Collaborations workshop. #RSECon24
Project Management in Research Software - People and Processes
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March 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Mike Simpson also took part in a panel discussion around Project Management in Research Software, where he discussed his Prize Winning Mental Health project from the @softwaresaved.bsky.social Collaborations workshop. #RSECon24
The videos from #RSECon24 are now online, including this talk from Gabrielle on Requirements Capture for Large-scale, Evolving Research Software.
Solving the right problems: Requirements capture for large-scale, evolving research software
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March 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The videos from #RSECon24 are now online, including this talk from Gabrielle on Requirements Capture for Large-scale, Evolving Research Software.
Project Spotlight - Colouring Cities
The Colouring Cities Research Programme is a research-led, free public resource, providing open spatial data on the buildings in our cities.
You can read more about this project in our latest blog post:
medium.com/newcastle-un...
The Colouring Cities Research Programme is a research-led, free public resource, providing open spatial data on the buildings in our cities.
You can read more about this project in our latest blog post:
medium.com/newcastle-un...
March 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Project Spotlight - Colouring Cities
The Colouring Cities Research Programme is a research-led, free public resource, providing open spatial data on the buildings in our cities.
You can read more about this project in our latest blog post:
medium.com/newcastle-un...
The Colouring Cities Research Programme is a research-led, free public resource, providing open spatial data on the buildings in our cities.
You can read more about this project in our latest blog post:
medium.com/newcastle-un...
You can also follow him here: @mdsimpson.co.uk!
Meet the Team - Mike Simpson
Mike became the first offical member of the team when it was founded in 2018. In 2024, he became vice-president of the Society of RSE and was named as a 2025 SSI Fellow.
Learn more about Mike and the rest of the team on our website:
👉 rse.ncldata.dev/team/mike-si...
Mike became the first offical member of the team when it was founded in 2018. In 2024, he became vice-president of the Society of RSE and was named as a 2025 SSI Fellow.
Learn more about Mike and the rest of the team on our website:
👉 rse.ncldata.dev/team/mike-si...
March 14, 2025 at 8:39 AM
You can also follow him here: @mdsimpson.co.uk!