UoM Research IT
@uomresearchit.bsky.social
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/
Did you kow that if you are based in FBMH, you now have access to Stata v19.5? Head to our website to find out how to upgrade!
Stata License Now Available for FBMH
The statistical software Stata (version 19.5) is now available to students and staff in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH). Find out how to get access!
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Stuck on something research IT related? No matter if its installing research software, getting access to our services, getting your code to run on our HPC systems, advice about research data storage, dealing with highly restricted data or a million and one other things - we can help
Drop-in Session - 12 August 2026
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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Did you attend the Durham HPC Days? HPC teams from universities all over the UK came together in Durham to discuss the future of HPC, meet vendors and to take part in workshops. Discover how your local HPC team got involved!
Exploring the Future of HPC
Members of our Platforms Team recently headed to Durham HPC Days 2026 for a programme covering everything from green computing and EDI to national compute strategy, AI training and interactive HPC.…
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Have an existing tool or research focused website which needs updating? Our team can help! This is a great example of how they worked with the Dalton Nuclear Institute to update their educational platform.
Modernising the Dalton Nuclear Simulator
An upgrade of the Dalton Nuclear Simulator by the Research Software Engineering team brought new life to a legacy educational platform used to explore nuclear reactor operations through interactive…
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The CaDiR special interest and user groups wouldn't happen without the time and effort of the group leads. Meet Ben Parkes from the Department of Civil Engineering and Management and how got involved in the Green Compute for Research @UoM group.
Greening Your Research
Meet Ben Parkes from the Department of Civil Engineering and Management, one of the leads of the Green Compute for Research @UoM group. He explains how he got involved in the group and what the group…
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How safe do you feel when out exercising? Our Research Software Engineers are working with researchers in @uomsoss.bsky.social to give people options and choice when exercising outdoors.
Running Without Fear
Our Research Software Engineers (RSEs) worked with Dr Réka Solymosi from the School of Social Sciences to build a mobile app that helps women record where, when and why they felt unsafe during their…
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Are you based in FBMH? Do you use Stata? Update to v19.5! If you have any issues get in touch with our Research Applications Support team - they are there to help with licences, installation and running research software.
Stata License Now Available for FBMH
The statistical software Stata (version 19.5) is now available to students and staff in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH). Find out how to get access!
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There's been a great deal of discussion around the use of #AI in coding but what does that mean for our Research Software Engineering team?
Can an AI-Coding Agent Replace an RSE?
Head of Research Software Engineering (RSE) Adrian Harwood shares his thoughts on the shape of RSE services in the age of vibe coding.
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Our drop-in sessions have gone monthly during the summer so our next session is the 12th of August. If you need help in the meantime, you can get in touch with us through Connect!
Drop-in Session - 12 August 2026
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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Are you a runner? Do you feel safe on the routes that you take? Would you like to run more but don't feel you can on your own? Discover how our Research Software Engineers are working with researchers to tackle this issue through the use of a mobile app.
Running Without Fear
Our Research Software Engineers (RSEs) worked with Dr Réka Solymosi from the School of Social Sciences to build a mobile app that helps women record where, when and why they felt unsafe during their…
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Want to hear more about the latest developments in HPC, research platforms and more? Members of our Platforms team headed to Durham for the annual HPC Days event and reported back.
Exploring the Future of HPC
Members of our Platforms Team recently headed to Durham HPC Days 2026 for a programme covering everything from green computing and EDI to national compute strategy, AI training and interactive HPC.…
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Do you have an existing web app that needs updating? Our Research Software Engineering team can advise! They can explain what is required, help cost, provide expertise and more.
Modernising the Dalton Nuclear Simulator
An upgrade of the Dalton Nuclear Simulator by the Research Software Engineering team brought new life to a legacy educational platform used to explore nuclear reactor operations through interactive…
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In the age of #AI do we still need Research Software Engineers? Our Head of RSE explains why we do. #RSEng
Can an AI-Coding Agent Replace an RSE?
Head of Research Software Engineering (RSE) Adrian Harwood shares his thoughts on the shape of RSE services in the age of vibe coding.
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How safe do you feel when out running? Researchers from @uomsoss.bsky.social and out research software engineers have worked together to create an app to help runners choose the safest routes.
Running Without Fear
Our Research Software Engineers (RSEs) worked with Dr Réka Solymosi from the School of Social Sciences to build a mobile app that helps women record where, when and why they felt unsafe during their…
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We've already had several enquiries from FBMH about accessing #Stata which is great to see! You can find out more info on our website or contact or Applications support team for assistance.
Stata License Now Available for FBMH
The statistical software Stata (version 19.5) is now available to students and staff in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH). Find out how to get access!
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It's more crucial than ever to make sure your systems are safe and that's where our Platforms team can lend an expert hand. Dave Love has been working with the UoM High Energy Physics group to ensure their "grid" system remains secure.
Addressing Critical Security Issues in Compute Systems
Discover how the High Energy Physics group, with Research IT help, have been addressing recent critical Linux security vulnerabilities affecting the ‘grid’ compute systems in particular.
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Our Research Software Engineering team don't just work on developing new code, they can also update existing code. This is a great example of how they updated a piece of legacy code for the Dalton Nuclear Institute.
Modernising the Dalton Nuclear Simulator
An upgrade of the Dalton Nuclear Simulator by the Research Software Engineering team brought new life to a legacy educational platform used to explore nuclear reactor operations through interactive…
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What's happening in the world of HPC? Several of our Platforms team attended the popular Durham HPC days where they attended a wide variety of talks. Find out what caught their eye in their event round up.
Exploring the Future of HPC
Members of our Platforms Team recently headed to Durham HPC Days 2026 for a programme covering everything from green computing and EDI to national compute strategy, AI training and interactive HPC.…
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Are you in FBMH and use Stata (or want to)? You now have access to v19.5! Any issues installing etc then our Apps team is here to help.
Stata License Now Available for FBMH
The statistical software Stata (version 19.5) is now available to students and staff in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH). Find out how to get access!
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It's a hot topic at the moment! Our Head of Research Software Engineering, Adrian Harwood, gives his opinion on the use of AI in coding and what that means for RSEs. #AI #RSEng #coding
Can an AI-Coding Agent Replace an RSE?
Head of Research Software Engineering (RSE) Adrian Harwood shares his thoughts on the shape of RSE services in the age of vibe coding.
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Keeping systems up to date so they are safe from security vulnerabilities is only one of the areas of expertise in our Research Platforms team. if you have any worries or concerns about the security of your systems, get in touch!
Addressing Critical Security Issues in Compute Systems
Discover how the High Energy Physics group, with Research IT help, have been addressing recent critical Linux security vulnerabilities affecting the ‘grid’ compute systems in particular.
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Have an idea for a mobile app? Need a mobile app to collect data for your next research idea? We can help! Have a look at this great example which combines data collection and mapping.
Running Without Fear
Our Research Software Engineers (RSEs) worked with Dr Réka Solymosi from the School of Social Sciences to build a mobile app that helps women record where, when and why they felt unsafe during their…
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Do you have an existing piece of code, software, model etc that needs updating? Our Research Software Engineering team can help!
Modernising the Dalton Nuclear Simulator
An upgrade of the Dalton Nuclear Simulator by the Research Software Engineering team brought new life to a legacy educational platform used to explore nuclear reactor operations through interactive…
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What do researchers think about coding with #AI? Find out in the presentations from the recent C++ user group meeting!
Coding with/without AI Forum
The CaDiR community hosted a combined C++ User Group meeting and AI-assisted coding forum in April 2026 at the University. The event featured expert talks, panel discussions, and a guest lecture,…
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Are you a researcher / PGR in FBMH? We have some good news for you!
Stata License Now Available for FBMH
The statistical software Stata (version 19.5) is now available to students and staff in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH). Find out how to get access!
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Durham HPC days is an important event for our Platforms team as they join colleagues from across the UK to network around a wide variety of topics. Discover what caught their eye in this round up!
Exploring the Future of HPC
Members of our Platforms Team recently headed to Durham HPC Days 2026 for a programme covering everything from green computing and EDI to national compute strategy, AI training and interactive HPC.…
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Thank you @smqpsych.bsky.social! If you'd like to find out more about the technical side and how our Research Software Engineers worked with Sarah, then head to our website at research-it.manchester.ac.uk/news/2023/01...
Disseminating Student Projects
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Sarah MacQuarrie@smqpsych.bsky.social · 2w agoPlease share and celebrate sharingstudentprojects.manchester.ac.uk A new look for this website making student work made more accessible across a range of thematic categories. Thanks @uomresearchit.bsky.social and many others for making this a reality. @uomhums.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social
Ever wanted to learn more about how nuclear reactors work? Our RSE team have worked with the Dalton Nuclear Institute to update their online simulator.
Modernising the Dalton Nuclear Simulator
An upgrade of the Dalton Nuclear Simulator by the Research Software Engineering team brought new life to a legacy educational platform used to explore nuclear reactor operations through interactive…
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