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The Software Sustainability Institute is the first organisation in the world that was dedicated to improving software in research.

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β—Ύ The first DisCouRSE Focus Group on Team Culture and Leadership in dRTP contexts will be held on Monday, 19 January at King’s College London. The session will explore how leadership can influence a healthy team culture in a dRTP context. Find out more:
www.software.ac.uk/news/discour...

02.12.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”¬ Join the next Digital Health Equity Seminar on Wed 10th December, 1–2pm (Zoom).

πŸ”— Find Zoom details & recordings of past seminars here: bit.ly/4lYG65z

19.11.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Iulia Georgescu, science manager at @iop.org, has published a new @physicsworld.bsky.social feature titled "The forgotten pioneers of computational physics," tracing the origins of RSE and highlights the many figures whose contributions were overlooked:
www.software.ac.uk/news/forgott...

01.12.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”Ž The NFCS is currently exploring the benefits that establishing a federation of national, regional, and institutional computing resources within the UK could provide to researchers and service providers. Find out more and fill in the survey at
www.software.ac.uk/news/nationa...

28.11.2025 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A picture says that Open Science Retreat Global and Join us and send in your application now.

A picture says that Open Science Retreat Global and Join us and send in your application now.

Final Call! OSR applications close 30 November!
If you’ve been planning to apply, this is the moment.
Join an international community of researchers & open science practitioners for a week of focus, creativity, collaboration, and connection in Machynlleth.
Apply: buff.ly/6z1PhfU

25.11.2025 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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🟩 The Cloud Native SIG team ran a workshop for people looking to get started with Kubernetes at RSECon25. Find out more about it and how to access the material in this blog post by #SSIFellow Laura Shemilt: www.software.ac.uk/blog/cloud-n...

26.11.2025 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🦒 Find out more about #SSIFellow @philreeddata.bsky.social's experience attending RSECon and leading a session on training resources for RSEs in our latest blog post:
www.software.ac.uk/blog/reflect...

25.11.2025 10:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌲 The Green RSE Special Interest Group (SIG) aims to embed sustainability more deeply into research software practice. One year after its launch, the Green RSE SIG returned to RSECon to share their progress and discuss new challenges. Find out more about it at
www.software.ac.uk/blog/rses-ca...

24.11.2025 10:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Explore data science innovations at the EIDF: November interactive drop-in A session to inform you on how you can make the most of the Edinburgh International Data Facility (EIDF) and the services it offers.

πŸš€ Last chance to register to the Explore data science innovations at the EIDF session run by @epcc.bsky.social. The session will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25, starting at 10:00 AM (GMT). Find out more and secure your spot at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/explore-da...

24.11.2025 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’‘ 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...

21.11.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ™οΈ The second and final week of the Research Software Camp has drawn to a close, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did and learned something new! Our last blog post brings together RSEs' perspectives on their careers across different fields and institutions: www.software.ac.uk/blog/early-c...

21.11.2025 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ™οΈ Last week a session titled Building Sustainable Outreach: Reuse, Repurpose, Reinvent took place at the Research Software Camps. Find out more about it and what we can learn about sustainable outreach in our latest blog post: www.software.ac.uk/blog/buildin...

20.11.2025 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ™οΈ Today's blog post in the Research Software Camp series explores how UCL’s Advanced Research Computing Centre has streamlined career paths for research technical professionals. Find out more at
www.software.ac.uk/blog/researc...

19.11.2025 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌊 We are delighted to announce that applications for the Emerging Voices Financial Support Scheme are now open! If you'd like to attend #CollabW26 but need extra help to make it possible, have a look at the scheme details and apply by Fri 16 Jan 2026: www.software.ac.uk/news/collabo...

19.11.2025 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ™οΈ We're well into the second week of the Research Software Camp and here is the fourth blog in the series. Find out more about the environmental cost of digital research tools and best practices at
www.software.ac.uk/blog/green-s...

18.11.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘₯ The SSI EDIA Research Seminar: A Co-production Approach to understanding Diversity Issues in Digital Research will take place on Wed 10 Dec, from 1-2pm via Zoom. Find out more about it and how to access the event at
www.software.ac.uk/news/ssi-edi...

17.11.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ™οΈ Week one of the Research Software Camp is already over, and we hope you are as excited for what’s coming next as we are!
In the meantime, check out our newest blog post on the many ways RSEs can shape their career paths: www.software.ac.uk/blog/beyond-...

14.11.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”΅ The CAKE project has announced two new initiatives to strengthen collaboration and knowledge sharing across the UK’s DRI community: the CAKE Knowledge Exchange (KE) Fellowship and the CAKE Placements and Visits Programme. Find out more at
www.software.ac.uk/news/cake-la...

13.11.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ™οΈ Have you ever considered going on a knowledge exchange placement? Find out more about the benefits in our latest Research Software Camp blog:
www.software.ac.uk/blog/what-kn...

12.11.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ™οΈ Day 2 of the Research Software Camp is here and with it the first of our curated blogs. Find out how to navigating careers in digital research and learn more about the DIRECT Framework at
www.software.ac.uk/blog/navigat...

11.11.2025 08:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ™οΈ The Research Software Camp: Careers and Skills in Research Software begins today!

Find out more about what's to come at www.software.ac.uk/Events/resea...

10.11.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you wish to take part in collaborative discussions that explore important topic around RSE, join us next year at Collaborations Workshop 2026. Tickets are available now: www.software.ac.uk/news/secure-...

07.11.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ›£οΈ In our latest #CollabW25 speed blog post, Nadine Spychala, Colin Sauze, @brynnoelubald.bsky.social and Scott Archer-Nicholls delve deeper into how AI is going to affect the future of RSE careers. Read the full article at www.software.ac.uk/blog/ai-afte...

07.11.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Seminars

At this Thursday's Cambridge RSE talk, we’re delighted to welcome @oscarseip.bsky.social from the @softwaresaved.bsky.social (SSI) who will speak on: 'Communities, Capabilities, and Collaboration: How the SSI Supports Digital Research in the Arts and Humanities'

rse.group.cam.ac.uk/seminars

05.11.2025 10:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌊 Only 10 days left to apply to join the judging panel for #CollabW26!
If you’re passionate about Collaborations Workshop and want to help shape its success, now’s your chance. Learn more about what being a judge involves and how to apply at
www.software.ac.uk/news/join-cw...

04.11.2025 10:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ™οΈ The Research Software Camp: Careers and Skills in Research Software begins in just one week.
If you have not yet registered, have a look at the sessions and secure your place now. We look forward to welcoming you next week!
www.software.ac.uk/news/one-wee...

03.11.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŸ₯ The funding panels for the RSMF are now complete!
In our latest blog, we take a look behind the scenes at how full applications were assessed, share some interesting stats, and reflect on what we’ve learned from the process.
Read the full article at:
www.software.ac.uk/blog/researc...

31.10.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ReSA News | October 2025

ReSA’s Oct newsletter (preview.mailerlite.io/preview/7781...) includes:
- News from @softwaresaved.bsky.social
- Highlights from the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social workshop on Access to #ResearchSoftware
- Actionable FAIR4RS Task Force: Bhavesh Patel presents at @us-rse.bsky.social #USRSE25 ...and more!

29.10.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌊 Do you have an idea for a mini-workshop, demo, or a lightning talk? This is your chance to take the stage and present your work at #CollabW26.
The deadline for applications is Friday 16 January 2026. We can't wait to see all your amazing proposals!
www.software.ac.uk/news/take-st...

30.10.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Diagnostics for LMICs (Dx4LMIC) Conference 2025 | Software Sustainability Institute This year, Reuben College hosted the third Dx4LMIC Conference, bringing together students and professionals from engineering, medicine, policy, and more.

πŸŽ“ Earlier this year #SSIFellow Dylan Adlard contributed to the organisation of the Dx4LMIC Conference at Reuben College. Find out more about the event and his experience in our latest blog post:
www.software.ac.uk/blog/diagnos...

29.10.2025 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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