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...
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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
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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.
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07.11.2025 16:30 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Reimagining Desalination through Digital Archives
Join us for a discussion with Elizabeth Hameetman (TU Berlin)β
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 π 4 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
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 worldβs 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 π 7 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
ποΈ 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 π 3 π 3 π¬ 0 π 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 π 7 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
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 theβ¦
ML engineers build task-specific models with structured data; AI engineers adapt huge pre-trained models for real-world apps using unstructured data. Itβs all about scale, process, and making AI work in practice! #AI #ML
03.11.2025 13:49 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
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 π 16 π 4 π¬ 1 π 0
Working with and Managing Sensitive Research Data
π§ The N8 Data Stewards Network launched on 23 October with its first meeting: Working with and Managing Sensitive Research Data.
π Slides now availableβrecordings coming soon!
n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
@n8research.bsky.social
#DataStewardship #FAIRData #GenAI #FiveSafes #OpenScience #TREs
30.10.2025 12:33 β π 3 π 5 π¬ 0 π 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 π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
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24.10.2025 10:22 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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 π 2 π 2 π¬ 1 π 2
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 π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 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.
Happy Pride Month! π³οΈβπ 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 π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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!! π₯οΈππ·ποΈ
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 π 10 π 7 π¬ 0 π 2
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: 10:00β11:00
Location: Online
#RSEng #Research #MentalHealth
14.04.2025 09:53 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 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 π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
'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 π 3 π 0 π¬ 1 π 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.
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!
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Hi @n8cir.bsky.social you/we may know people who would LOVE this,
23.01.2025 15:11 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
The Digital Humanities Research Hub at the School of Advanced Study, University of London works to promote DH approaches, support the national DH community, and connect with DH practitioners around the world.
Leading health IT, digital health and NHS IT news | Market intelligence data expert | Host of @dhrewired.bsky.social and Digital Health Summer Schools
Over 900 artworks dating from 1500 to the present day, spread across the University of York beautiful campus and available to all. Tweets by the Art Curator, Helena Cox. #UoYArt
Weβre a leading UK university and part of the RussellGroup π¦
Welcome to the library. We're here to connect with the academic community at York, and beyond. Tips, updates, dialogue and scholarly comms.
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Uni of York people! Starter Pack here: https://go.bsky.app/24quNDW
Part of the Body & Mind Hub in the Department of History at the University of Sheffield.
Understanding infectious diseases at every level of human interaction to improve health outcomes around the world.
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The University of Sheffield Player - the UKβs biggest research streaming platform enabling anyone, anywhere to discover and explore our pioneering research.
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We combine cutting-edge research with exceptional education to tackle global health challenges and improve lives. www.sheffield.ac.uk/health
A multi-disciplinary research cluster studying the machinery of microbial life - from their fine molecular structure to interactions with their hosts and the environment.
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Providing information and advice about making your research open at the University of Sheffield.
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We're a QS World Ranking Top 100 University changing lives through education and research since 1905.
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Welcome to The School of Computing, where we empower you to thrive in the digital era with cutting-edge programs, pioneering research, and a legacy of excellence.
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Established 1834. World-leading researchers & clinicians teaching the doctors, dentists & medical scientists of tomorrow.
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Researching and teaching sociology at The University of Manchester since 1964.
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Microbial Evolution Research at The University of Manchester
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