UoM Research IT
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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/
If you work in the digital research infrastructure field, there are several funding opportunities available to you - fellowship and funding for a placement or visit. Visit the CAKE website for more details!
CAKE funding opportunities
The CAKE Network+ facilitates knowledge exchange and sustainable collaboration across the UK Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) communities.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
If you work in the digital research infrastructure field, there are several funding opportunities available to you - fellowship and funding for a placement or visit. Visit the CAKE website for more details!
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💡 The UK government announced its AI for Science Strategy, setting out actions to ensure the UK is ready for the AI for science revolution. Building on that, the SSI is launching the Responsible AI in RSE study group. Find out more at
www.software.ac.uk/news/uk-gove...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
💡 The UK government announced its AI for Science Strategy, setting out actions to ensure the UK is ready for the AI for science revolution. Building on that, the SSI is launching the Responsible AI in RSE study group. Find out more at
www.software.ac.uk/news/uk-gove...
www.software.ac.uk/news/uk-gove...
Our Head of Research Software Engineering has put together a simple guide to #Git, #GitHub and GitHub #CoPilot for University researchers and PGRs.
If you have any questions about accessing or using any of these resources please get in touch!
If you have any questions about accessing or using any of these resources please get in touch!
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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November 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Did you know that we're now on LinkedIn as well? If you prefer LinkedIn to Bluesy then head to our newly launched page where we will be posting about our activities, services, training opportunities and much more!
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The University of Manchester Research IT | LinkedIn
The University of Manchester Research IT | 97 followers on LinkedIn. We provide a wide range of research focused IT services to The University of Manchester research community. | Research IT provides…
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November 21, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Did you know that we're now on LinkedIn as well? If you prefer LinkedIn to Bluesy then head to our newly launched page where we will be posting about our activities, services, training opportunities and much more!
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Our Platforms team are also available for inclusion in research grant applications so if you need an expert to look after your projects compute platforms, get in touch for a chat!
Systems Management Overhaul for High Energy Physics: Research IT’s Role
Many researchers are aware they can include Research Software Engineering support in their grant applications — but perhaps fewer realise that our Research Platforms team can also be included to…
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November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Our Platforms team are also available for inclusion in research grant applications so if you need an expert to look after your projects compute platforms, get in touch for a chat!
Discover how our Research Software Engineers are working with a local start-up to make the most of #AI.
Semantic Search in Action: Building a Multi-Modal Cognitive Engine
Two of our Research Software Engineers, in conjunction with the Department of Computer Science at the University, partnered with mindcubes to prototype a multi-modal semantic search system that links…
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November 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Discover how our Research Software Engineers are working with a local start-up to make the most of #AI.
We look after a range of special interest and user groups at the University all based around the common theme of computation and data.
One of our most recent groups is the #C++ user group. Find out more about their activites in this short interview with @russellgarwood.co.uk
One of our most recent groups is the #C++ user group. Find out more about their activites in this short interview with @russellgarwood.co.uk
Driving the C++ User Group
Meet Russell Garwood, Senior Lecturer in the Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences and one of the academic leads of the University C++ User Group. Discover how he got involved with the group and…
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November 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
We look after a range of special interest and user groups at the University all based around the common theme of computation and data.
One of our most recent groups is the #C++ user group. Find out more about their activites in this short interview with @russellgarwood.co.uk
One of our most recent groups is the #C++ user group. Find out more about their activites in this short interview with @russellgarwood.co.uk
Need to request Research Data Storage (RDS)? It’s a crucial step for managing your research data securely and efficiently! Here are some key factors to consider before submitting your request to Research IT.
Unlocking Research Data Storage: Tips and Guidance
Need to request Research Data Storage (RDS)? It’s a crucial step for managing your research data securely and efficiently! Here are some key factors to consider before submitting your request to…
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November 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Need to request Research Data Storage (RDS)? It’s a crucial step for managing your research data securely and efficiently! Here are some key factors to consider before submitting your request to Research IT.
The University Research Infrastructure Advisory Group (RIAG) is conducting a survey on the software, tools, and platforms supporting research to ensure that researchers’ needs are being met by Research IT and the Research Lifecycle Programme. The deadline for completion is 23rd Dec.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The University Research Infrastructure Advisory Group (RIAG) is conducting a survey on the software, tools, and platforms supporting research to ensure that researchers’ needs are being met by Research IT and the Research Lifecycle Programme. The deadline for completion is 23rd Dec.
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Today! Have a burning question for our team of experts? Struggling with research data, research software, running your jobs on our HPC resources, want to include us in your latest grant proposal?
Whatever the question, come along and ask us 2-3pm!
Whatever the question, come along and ask us 2-3pm!
Drop-in Session - 19 November 2025
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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November 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Today! Have a burning question for our team of experts? Struggling with research data, research software, running your jobs on our HPC resources, want to include us in your latest grant proposal?
Whatever the question, come along and ask us 2-3pm!
Whatever the question, come along and ask us 2-3pm!
From bespoke hardware provision to systems management and automation support, our Platforms team has enabled research across diverse areas. That includes collaborations with the National X-ray Computed Tomography Research Facility and the High Energy Physics group.
Systems Management Overhaul for High Energy Physics: Research IT’s Role
Many researchers are aware they can include Research Software Engineering support in their grant applications — but perhaps fewer realise that our Research Platforms team can also be included to…
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November 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
From bespoke hardware provision to systems management and automation support, our Platforms team has enabled research across diverse areas. That includes collaborations with the National X-ray Computed Tomography Research Facility and the High Energy Physics group.
Remember that we have our drop-in help session tomorrow 2-3pm!
Join members of our team online for a 1-2-1 chat about any research IT related issues you're having. We can solve many of the issues there and then!
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Join members of our team online for a 1-2-1 chat about any research IT related issues you're having. We can solve many of the issues there and then!
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November 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Remember that we have our drop-in help session tomorrow 2-3pm!
Join members of our team online for a 1-2-1 chat about any research IT related issues you're having. We can solve many of the issues there and then!
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Join members of our team online for a 1-2-1 chat about any research IT related issues you're having. We can solve many of the issues there and then!
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Great news! The slides and presentation recordings from our very successful 'Working with and Managing Sensitive Research Data' meeting are now available online. Find them here:
n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
or go straight to our YouTube playlist:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
or go straight to our YouTube playlist:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Working with and Managing Sensitive Research Data
n8cir.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Great news! The slides and presentation recordings from our very successful 'Working with and Managing Sensitive Research Data' meeting are now available online. Find them here:
n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
or go straight to our YouTube playlist:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
or go straight to our YouTube playlist:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Tomorrow (19th) join the #GIS, Mapping and Earth Observation community online for GIS Day. This event will explore how #GeoAI is reshaping the way researchers use spatial data to understand our environment and make better decisions for a sustainable future. #AI
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November 18, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Tomorrow (19th) join the #GIS, Mapping and Earth Observation community online for GIS Day. This event will explore how #GeoAI is reshaping the way researchers use spatial data to understand our environment and make better decisions for a sustainable future. #AI
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Looking to get started with #Github at UoM?
Have a look at this handy guide put together by our Head of RSE. It explains #Git, GitHub & GitHub Copilot and how to access them. Remember also that our team is here to help and to answer any questions!
Have a look at this handy guide put together by our Head of RSE. It explains #Git, GitHub & GitHub Copilot and how to access them. Remember also that our team is here to help and to answer any questions!
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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November 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The University is seeking input from researchers & PGRs on the software, tools, & platforms that underpin research. A short survey has been launched closing 23rd Dec. The responses will help understand current practices, identify challenges, and shape future support and training.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The University is seeking input from researchers & PGRs on the software, tools, & platforms that underpin research. A short survey has been launched closing 23rd Dec. The responses will help understand current practices, identify challenges, and shape future support and training.
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The CAKE network has announced 2 funding opportunities - Knowledge Exchange Fellows & Placement / visit funding.
If you're a Digital Research Infrastructure person who wants to facilitate knowledge exchange (KE) and sustainable collaboration across the DRI communities, apply today!
If you're a Digital Research Infrastructure person who wants to facilitate knowledge exchange (KE) and sustainable collaboration across the DRI communities, apply today!
CAKE funding opportunities
The CAKE Network+ facilitates knowledge exchange and sustainable collaboration across the UK Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) communities.
buff.ly
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The CAKE network has announced 2 funding opportunities - Knowledge Exchange Fellows & Placement / visit funding.
If you're a Digital Research Infrastructure person who wants to facilitate knowledge exchange (KE) and sustainable collaboration across the DRI communities, apply today!
If you're a Digital Research Infrastructure person who wants to facilitate knowledge exchange (KE) and sustainable collaboration across the DRI communities, apply today!
We have a great supportive and very active C++ user community at the University so if you use C++ in your research, why not join today?
You can find out more about the group in this short interview with Russell Garwood, one of the academics involved.
You can find out more about the group in this short interview with Russell Garwood, one of the academics involved.
Driving the C++ User Group
Meet Russell Garwood, Senior Lecturer in the Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences and one of the academic leads of the University C++ User Group. Discover how he got involved with the group and…
buff.ly
November 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We have a great supportive and very active C++ user community at the University so if you use C++ in your research, why not join today?
You can find out more about the group in this short interview with Russell Garwood, one of the academics involved.
You can find out more about the group in this short interview with Russell Garwood, one of the academics involved.
Check out the #GIS, Mapping and Earth Observation group on Teams for the details of their latest meeting next week on the topic of Exploring #GeoAI. It's an online meeting, all researchers are welcome and registration is open now!
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November 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Check out the #GIS, Mapping and Earth Observation group on Teams for the details of their latest meeting next week on the topic of Exploring #GeoAI. It's an online meeting, all researchers are welcome and registration is open now!
buff.ly/ESsxy6a
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It's well known that we have a pool of Research Software Engineers who can be included in research grant applications, but did you know the same is true for our Research Platforms team as well?
Systems Management Overhaul for High Energy Physics: Research IT’s Role
Many researchers are aware they can include Research Software Engineering support in their grant applications — but perhaps fewer realise that our Research Platforms team can also be included to…
buff.ly
November 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
It's well known that we have a pool of Research Software Engineers who can be included in research grant applications, but did you know the same is true for our Research Platforms team as well?
Looking for research software? Need to download it to your machine but having problems?
Not sure what software you need or what licence?
Don't worry - our Research Applications Support team is here to help!
Not sure what software you need or what licence?
Don't worry - our Research Applications Support team is here to help!
Research Applications – getting started
Just arrived at the University as a new research student? Need some assistance with research software? Our Application Support team is here to help.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Looking for research software? Need to download it to your machine but having problems?
Not sure what software you need or what licence?
Don't worry - our Research Applications Support team is here to help!
Not sure what software you need or what licence?
Don't worry - our Research Applications Support team is here to help!
In collaboration with Visioning Lab, our RSE team has developed an AI-powered platform that helps international teams manage key terminology across languages and disciplines which simplifies the creation of multilingual glossaries to support faster, more effective disaster response
Introducing Ontology Maker: A TIC Initiative Bridging Language Gaps in Disaster Relief
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November 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
In collaboration with Visioning Lab, our RSE team has developed an AI-powered platform that helps international teams manage key terminology across languages and disciplines which simplifies the creation of multilingual glossaries to support faster, more effective disaster response
Our next online help session is the 19th 2-3pm.
You can speak 1-2-1 with a member of our team about anything research IT related and, in many cases, get your issue fixed there & then.
Research data storage, research software, your own code etc - we can help!
You can speak 1-2-1 with a member of our team about anything research IT related and, in many cases, get your issue fixed there & then.
Research data storage, research software, your own code etc - we can help!
Drop-in Session - 19 November 2025
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
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Our next online help session is the 19th 2-3pm.
You can speak 1-2-1 with a member of our team about anything research IT related and, in many cases, get your issue fixed there & then.
Research data storage, research software, your own code etc - we can help!
You can speak 1-2-1 with a member of our team about anything research IT related and, in many cases, get your issue fixed there & then.
Research data storage, research software, your own code etc - we can help!
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University of Manchester researchers and PGRs have access to a wide range of tools from #GitHub but it can be confusing to work out what you need and how to get access.
Have a look at this handy guide put together by out Head of Research Software Engineering, Adrian Harwood.
Have a look at this handy guide put together by out Head of Research Software Engineering, Adrian Harwood.
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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November 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
University of Manchester researchers and PGRs have access to a wide range of tools from #GitHub but it can be confusing to work out what you need and how to get access.
Have a look at this handy guide put together by out Head of Research Software Engineering, Adrian Harwood.
Have a look at this handy guide put together by out Head of Research Software Engineering, Adrian Harwood.