diff --git a/_newsletters/2026-03-06-newsletter.md b/_newsletters/2026-03-06-newsletter.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..41e62831 --- /dev/null +++ b/_newsletters/2026-03-06-newsletter.md @@ -0,0 +1,190 @@ +--- +layout: post +title: March 2026 Newsletter +editor: Neil Shephard +slug: 2026-03-09-newsletter +date: 2026-03-09T12:00:00Z+0100 +tags: +category: +link: +description: +type: text +--- + +## The University of Sheffield Research Software Engineering Community Newsletter March 2026 + +Welcome to the March 2026 newsletter for the research software community at The University of Sheffield, featuring +news, opportunities, events and training for you. + +--- + +## News + +- [RSE FORGE Calls](https://rse.shef.ac.uk/collaboration/RSEtime/forge): Get two days of focused RSE support to help + improve your research software. This call is open throughout the year for University of Sheffield researchers looking + to get free focused RSE time for their research software. + +--- + +## Events + + + + + + + + + + +### FAIR2 for Research Software Training + +The [FAIR2 for Research Software](https://fair2-for-research-software.github.io) training continues with the following courses which are bookable via the myDevelopment links below (you need to be signed into MUSE to access these). + +- 2026-03-19 [Packaging](https://mydevelopment.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/0cbafddd-4c31-4e8a-bce6-a12e895a4acf?isOnePlayer=true) +- 2026-04-29 [Documentation](https://mydevelopment.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/7c81f9fd-656f-4ae9-ba48-bc83afe81cc2?isOnePlayer=true) +- 2026-05-11 [Publishing](https://mydevelopment.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/9fa9503c-81a1-4667-af7b-14d62a4b82bc?isOnePlayer=true) + + +### Upcoming External Events + +- [RSECon26 Call for Submissions, Reviewers and Emerging Voices Opens](https://rsecon26.society-rse.org/calls/). You may + have heard that the [Society of RSEs](http://society-rse.org) annual conference will be held in **Sheffield 9-11th + September this year**. Submissions are now open and there is a [Webinar](https://forms.gle/hncAeUivJ7oWnZzH8) + **2026-03-10** to introduce the team and discuss the submissions and reviewers call. +- [GPU Programming using OpenMP](https://www.archer2.ac.uk/training/courses/260309-gpu-directives/) this course will + provide an introduction to GPU programming with directives, aimed at scientific application programmers wishing to + develop their own software. Online 10:00-12:00 **2026-03-09** to **2026-03-18** +- [Grace Hopper Drop-in session](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grace-hopper-drop-in-session-tickets-1983250027219) an + open, interactive online event designed specifically for the academic high‑performance computing community intersted + in exploring the power of NVIDIA Grace Hopper architecture in computational workflows. **2026-03-11** +- [BriCS x Turing - Isambard-AI workshop](https://www.turing.ac.uk/events/brics-x-turing-isambard-ai-workshop) + **2026-03-12** **NB** - Registration has closed but you can joint the waiting list +- [Scientific Community Engagement Fundamentals](https://www.cscce.org/trainings/cef/) is an online 8 week modular + training from the [CSCCE](https://www.cscce.org/) for scientific community managers **2026-03-19 to 2026-05-07** +- [Documenting open research practices in the arts, humanities and social sciences: +MORPHSS Catalogue launch event and panel +discussion](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/morphss-catalogue-launch-event-and-panel-discussion-tickets-1982686061382?aff=oddtdtcreator) +this event introduces the MORPHSS Catalogue of open research practices in the arts, humanities and social sciences and +invites responses and discussion from an invited panel of experts across these fields. **2026-03-19** +- [London Open Science & Scholarship Festival + 2026](https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/open-access/2026/03/05/london-open-science-scholarship-festival-2026/) **2026-04-20** to **2026-04-24** + +--- + +## Articles, Blogs, Papers & Podcasts + +### Articles & Blogs + +- [UKRI Artificial Intelligence Research and Innovation Strategic Framework](https://www.ukri.org/publications/ukri-artificial-intelligence-research-and-innovation-strategic-framework/) +- [HPC Carpentry Approved into The Carpentries Lesson Programmes](https://carpentries.org/blog/2026/02/adopting-hpc-carpentry/) +- [Co-Creating DAHRSE Midlands: Vision, Voices, and Next Steps](https://www.software.ac.uk/blog/co-creating-dahrse-midlands-vision-voices-and-next-steps) +- [2026 International RSE Survey](https://www.software.ac.uk/news/2026-international-rse-survey) Closes **2026-03-20** +- [Shaping the Future of dRTP Training: Join the RSESociety 2026 Landscape + Survey](https://society-rse.org/shaping-the-future-of-drtp-training-join-the-2026-landscape-survey/) Closes + **2026-03-31** + + +#### RSE Sheffield Blog Updates + +- [Research Software Engineering Sheffield - Managing Research Code at Sheffield: Getting Started with GitHub Organisations](https://rse.sheffield.ac.uk/blog/2026-01-30-github-organisations/) + +### Papers + +- [How generative AI is shaping research software development and maintenance at a research-intensive university](https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.22009.1) + + +### Podcasts & Videos + +- [ByteSized: how to get your (digital) ducks in a row - with Richard + Acton](https://codeforthought.buzzsprout.com/1326658/episodes/18674534-en-bytesized-how-to-get-your-digital-ducks-in-a-row-with-richard-acton) + +--- + +## Opportunities + +- [Short Industry Fellowships](https://royalsociety.org/grants/short-industry-fellowships/) part of the +Royal Society's Industry programme, enables scientists employed in industry or academia and/or their postdoctoral +researcher to have shorter more dynamic engagements between academia and industry, working on a mutually beneficial and +collaborative project. Opens **2026-04-02** + + +--- + +## Jobs + +- [Research Software Engineer - Forecast-in-a-box (DestinE), Forecasts and Services + Department](https://jobs.ecmwf.int/Job/JobDetail?JobId=10381). A 2 year position with possibility of + extensions. Closing date **2026-03-29** + +### Community + +#### Digital Research Practice Support Community + +The DRPS community is a group for people that support researchers in carrying out research in the digital age. Meetings +are held monthly, with discussions around events, training and opportunities related to the field. + +You can join the google group +[here](https://groups.google.com/u/1/a/sheffield.ac.uk/g/digital-research-practice-support-community-group/about) to +stay informed. + +The next meeting is scheduled for 2pm on Wednesday 2026-03-25. + + + + +### Support + +#### Code Clinics + +Why not come to a [Code Clinic][CCs]? We're keen to help you. + +Code Clinics are fortnightly supported sessions run by the RSE team and IT Services’ [Research +IT][its-res-it] team. They are open to anyone at TUoS writing code for research to get help with programming problems +and general advice on best practices. + +At each session, members of the RSE and/or Research IT teams will be available to review code, advise, troubleshoot, and +suggest ways to improve your computational workflows. + +#### Research IT HPC Drop In + +HPC Drop-In sessions are providing assistance with HPC related user issues such as challenges in scaling an application +from desktop to supercomputer. We are considering extending the number of our sessions to two or three weekly. These +interactive sessions could provide a better interface with our users than our non-interactive ticketing system. These +sessions are advertised on the [HPC mailing list][hpc-mailing]. + +#### Research IT Consultations + +Alongside the HPC Drop-In sessions, Research IT are also running one to one consultations to solve in depth user +specific problems. These consultations can be booked via our webpage. If you are interested please visit the following +link: . + +## Sheffield RSE Team + +The Sheffield RSE Team aims to [collaborate][rse-service] with you to help improve your research software. They can +[provide dedicated staff][rse-provision] to ensure that you can deliver excellent research software engineering on your +research projects. + +## Research IT + +[Research IT][its-res-it] directly supports research, both academic and commercial. We provide large scale HPC systems, +advice on everything from statistics to ML to data pipelines and training for both students and staff. + +Working with academics, our staff are embedded within research groups on both long and short term engagements. + +[CCs]: https://rse.shef.ac.uk/support/code-clinic/ +[hpc-mailing]: https://groups.google.com/u/1/a/sheffield.ac.uk/g/hpc +[its-res-it]: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/it-services/research/ +[lunchbytes]: https://rse.shef.ac.uk/community/lunch-bytes/ +[rse-provision]: https://rse.shef.ac.uk/collaboration/provision/ +[rse-service]: https://rse.shef.ac.uk/collaboration/