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We are a programme supporting researchers and academic professionals at N8 Universities Follow for free training and community events in machine learning, digital humanities, and digital health https://n8cir.org.uk/

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Working with and Managing Sensitive Research Data

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...

18.11.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Leading AI ethics and policy speakers confirmed for Rewired 2026 Three of UK healthcare’s most influential voices will speak at Rewired 2026 on how to harness AI safely, ethically and effectively.

Three of UK healthcare’s most influential voices will speak at Digital Health Rewired 2026 to provide guidance on how to harness AI safely, ethically and effectively.

www.digitalhealth.net/2025/11/lead...

13.11.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Best Practices in AI

We hope that everyone who signed up enjoys the n8cir.org.uk/events/best-... meeting tomorrow in Sheffield. It looks like it's going to be a great afternoon.

@n8research.bsky.social @shefcmi.bsky.social

10.11.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A news title card that reads 'Liverpool pathologist delivers speech at the House of Commons' in white text against a transparent background image of Professor Sarah Coupland standing at a podium, speaking into a microphone.

A news title card that reads 'Liverpool pathologist delivers speech at the House of Commons' in white text against a transparent background image of Professor Sarah Coupland standing at a podium, speaking into a microphone.

Professor Sarah Coupland recently delivered a speech at the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk for the Pathology Solutions event organised by Royal College of Pathologists @rcpath.bsky.social. Her speech outlined the Digitisation of Pathology and its significance in the #NHS10yearplan.

πŸ”— bit.ly/4qUFxxp

07.11.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Reimagining Desalination through Digital Archives Join us for a discussion with Elizabeth Hameetman (TU Berlin)​

Join us next week on Nov 12, 12pm UK time, online to hear from @ehameeteman.bsky.social on "Reimagining Desalination through Digital Archives" at the Lancaster-Manchester Environmental DH Seminar.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reimaginin...

#envhum #dh

07.11.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UK Government Web Archive We capture, preserve, and make accessible UK central government information published on the web from 1996 to present.

The UK Government Web Archive is one of the world’s largest openly accessible internet archives, with 25+ years of digital material published by the government. We were glad to join The National Archives in hosting a user workshop. Thanks to all participants! www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/webarchive/

27.10.2025 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    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

Coming up this Thursday, an excellent event about AI & cultural heritage research org by @amsichani.bsky.social & @braiduk.bsky.social. Reg still open! Featuring fab speakers incl @ruthahnert.bsky.social @noramcgregorbl.bsky.social @jnockels.bsky.social @danielvanstrien.bsky.social & more

03.11.2025 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ML Engineer vs. AI Engineer: Two Roles Shaping the Future of AI Ever wondered what the difference is between an Machine Learning (ML) engineer and an Artificial Intelligence (AI) engineer is?Β  Research Software Engineer Ettore Murabito helps to explain the…

ML engineers build task-specific models with structured data; AI engineers adapt huge pre-trained models for real-world apps using unstructured data. It’s all about scale, process, and making AI work in practice! #AI #ML

03.11.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check our latest publication in #JACSAu @ACSPublications with Elliot Chan and @bpsiyork.bsky.social, where we describe how the bacterial protein HU binds DNA at atomic resolution. Thanks to EPSRC for funds and @n8cir.bsky.social and hecbiosim for computational resources. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

30.10.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Research Computing | Talent Development | StaffNet | The University of Manchester IT ServicesΒ provides advanced computing expertise, services and facilities for research and teaching use throughout the University of Manchester, including services such as the visualization and…

Looking to improve your #Python skills?
We have 2 training courses coming up - one for complete beginners (4th) and one (11th) for people who have some experience.
All our courses are free for UoM staff and PGRs!

30.10.2025 09:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Working with and Managing Sensitive Research Data

🧠 The N8 Data Stewards Network launched on 23 October with its first meeting: Working with and Managing Sensitive Research Data.

πŸ“‘ Slides now availableβ€”recordings coming soon!

n8cir.org.uk/training-and...

@n8research.bsky.social

#DataStewardship #FAIRData #GenAI #FiveSafes #OpenScience #TREs

30.10.2025 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Best Practices in AI

We are excited to collaborate with the University of Sheffield on their Best Practices in AI Afternoon.

Find out more about it and register to attend:
n8cir.org.uk/events/best-...

29.10.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

@n8research.bsky.social

24.10.2025 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A lot has been happening in the RSE community in the N8 recently. Learn more about our available courses and events, the internship programme showcase in September, and how you can get involved in shaping DRTP recruitment in our latest newsletter.

n8cir.org.uk/about/news/r...

24.10.2025 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Software Engineer Assistant Interviews expected to be held 10 November 2025This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working ...

RSE JOB HIGHLIGHT -Deadline today..

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24.10.2025 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A great set of talks that are certain to be of interest to a great deal of the digital humanist communities

24.10.2025 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The front of the 2025 Stockport pride parade featuring a banner with the rainbow arch logo, a drag queen, many flags including the pride flag and the transgender flag, and approximately 25 people in the shot. Merseyway Innovation Centre is in the background.

The front of the 2025 Stockport pride parade featuring a banner with the rainbow arch logo, a drag queen, many flags including the pride flag and the transgender flag, and approximately 25 people in the shot. Merseyway Innovation Centre is in the background.

Happy Pride Month! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ As a community-based research programme, we know the strength of academia is our people. Innovation can only happen when every voice is heard and valued. To all our LGBTQIA+ community members, we hope you feel supported and empowered to be yourself in this community.

02.06.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lauren Tilton & Taylor Arnold, Distant Viewing & the Multimodal Turn How do computers view? How can we harness AI to view images at scale?

UK DH community! On May 21, @nolauren.bsky.social & @taylor-arnold.bsky.social are giving a lecture at Lancaster on Distant Viewing!! πŸ–₯οΈπŸ‘€πŸ“·πŸŽžοΈ

RSVP at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lauren-til...

@n8cir.bsky.social is providing bursaries for N8 affiliates!

@dsilu.bsky.social @ukiedh.bsky.social

08.05.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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N8CIR Community Challenge Workshop - Mental health This series will highlight mental health challenges we face as RSEs and discuss progress in this area.

Join us for a workshop exploring mental health in the RSE community, including talks from SSI Fellows Dave Horsfall & Mike Simpson and a collaborative discussion around community goals & ongoing projects

Date: Thursday 24th April
Time: 10:00–11:00
Location: Online

#RSEng #Research #MentalHealth

14.04.2025 09:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Since we've reached a new milestone, we wanted to introduce ourselves. We've put together a starter pack of N8 CIR team members. If you're a theme lead, message @n8cir.bsky.social to be added.

go.bsky.app/EWe9jR7

17.02.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
'100' in metallic gold 3D numbers, with gold spiral confetti appearing to shoot out of it

'100' in metallic gold 3D numbers, with gold spiral confetti appearing to shoot out of it

We're celebrating 100 new community members on Bluesky! Thank you to all of you for joining us on this platform. We'll continue to share free events, training and resources for HPC users in the north.

17.02.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Our community at the Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat 2025, a conference for research professionals. About 100 people in a conference centre sitting at tables cabernet style. There is a man presenting at the front and a large screen showing a PowerPoint with table designations too small to read.

Our community at the Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat 2025, a conference for research professionals. About 100 people in a conference centre sitting at tables cabernet style. There is a man presenting at the front and a large screen showing a PowerPoint with table designations too small to read.

Hello Bluesky! We are a high-performing computing centre that serves Durham, Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield & York. We provide access to our tier 2 supercomputer, training, funding & community events. Follow to hear about opportunities for academic professionals!

28.01.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi @n8cir.bsky.social you/we may know people who would LOVE this,

23.01.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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