Major Boost to Research Computing
Thanks to the Research Lifecycle Programme (RLP) our flagship high performance computing platform, CSF3, has recently been upgraded.
Find out what this means for the University research community on our blog.
Cloud Research Proofs of Concept using AWS
We’re looking for researchers who would like to undertake Proof of Concept pilot projects using Amazon Web Services. Not only will you have access to AWS but you will also have support from IT Services and Research IT to define and deliver your project.
How to: Store and Process Sensor Data Part II
The second part of this very popular “how to” guide is out now! In this second part, we present some excellent options available to UoM researchers for storing and wrangling sensor data, focusing on our Research Data Storage (RDS) and our high-performance compute resource (the Computational Shared Facility; CSF), along with some simple guidelines and links to our extensive documentation.
Virtual Drop-in Help Sessions
Whatever your question, join our virtual drop-in sessions to discuss your Research IT needs 1-2-1 with an expert from our team. We can help with everything from using or installing research software, running or creating your own code, research data storage advice and much more. No appointment required!
Our next sessions are:
Research IT Now on LinkedIn!
A reminder that we’re now on LinkedIn so we can connect with UoM researchers and PGRs as well as associated organisations and colleagues from further afield.
We will be highlighting our services and case studies as well as training, funding opportunities and much more.
Computation and Data in Research Community (CaDiR) round-up
What is CaDiR?
CaDiR is The University of Manchester’s community of practice for Computation and Data in Research. It’s a mix of special interest and user groups where over 1400 UoM researchers, PGRs, PS staff and research professionals from all disciplines connect to explore ideas, share skills, and support each other. Whether you’re just starting out, or deep into your computation and data journey, there’s a place for you in CaDiR.
Ready to connect? Join us today!
- Electronic Research Notebooks (ERNs): Interested in how the literature on Electronic Research Notebooks (ERNs) has evolved over the years? James (of the ERN project team) has been posting as part of a blog series on the topic in the ERN CaDiR channel.
- GIS, Mapping and Earth Observation (GISMEO): The slides and recording from their recent webinar – GeoBytes for Spatial Insights #3 – Insights into Vegetation Dynamics with Earth Observation (EO) are now available on their Teams space.
- Manchester Research Software Community (MRSC): The recording of SSI fellow Mike Simpson’s talk “Let’s Talk About Mental Health” in the research software engineering space is now available on the MRSC Teams space.
- Python User Group: One of the group members has highlighted a great blog post on the use of array API adoption and the benefits it can bring. Have you used it? What was your experience?
- R User Group: The slides from the recent presentation on “Make it your own: tips and tricks for effortless stand-out visualisations in R” by data visualisation consultant Cara Thompson are now available. Visit their channel for the link. There’s also an advert for a webinar – From Dictionaries to LLMs: Text Analysis in R on the 20th of May.