@oscarseip
Research Community Manager at the Software Sustainability Institute (software.ac.uk). Research interest in early modern (visual) methods of information management. Previously at the Bibliotheca Hertziana, Herzog August Bibliothek, and John Rylands
💬 In our latest blog post #SSIFellow @mdsimpson.co.uk tells us more about delivering his “ConveRSE - Let’s Talk About Mental Health” talk at The Alan Turing Institute. Find out more about it and read the full story at www.software.ac.uk/blog/mental-...
🔍 We are happy to announce that the 2026 International RSE Survey is now open for submissions. The survey will close on Friday 20 March, and can be completed in English, French, German or Spanish.
Find out more about the survey and how to participate at www.software.ac.uk/news/2026-in...
💬 Take part in the international survey of the Fortran community and help inform a better understanding of the language's global state and impact. Find out more about this initiative at
www.software.ac.uk/news/interna...
🌊 We are happy to announce that our second Collaborations Workshop 2026 keynote will be delivered by Eleanor Broadway, Architect at @epcc.bsky.social and co-I for the Computational Abilities Knowledge Exchange (CAKE). Find out more at www.software.ac.uk/news/eleanor...
🟥 We are pleased to announce that the call for Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for Round 2 of the Research Software Maintenance Fund is now open until 25 February 2026, 16:00 GMT.
Find out more at www.software.ac.uk/news/rsmf-ro...
🟥 We are pleased to announce that the call for Expressions of Interest for Round 2 of the Research Software Maintenance Fund will open on Wed 28 Jan 2026. This round will accept applications for grants up to £150k and a duration of up to 12 months. Find out more at www.software.ac.uk/news/rsmf-ro...
🇬🇷 Back in June, #SSIFellow @saskialawsontovey.bsky.social attended the ELIXIR All Hands meeting in Thessaloniki, Greece. Find out more about the event and her experience at www.software.ac.uk/blog/elixir-...
🌊 We are happy to announce that the first #CollabW26 Keynote will be delivered by @malvikasharan.bsky.social. Find out more about Malvika and have a look at the draft programme at
www.software.ac.uk/news/cw26-ke...
Just days after the @softwaresaved.bsky.social announced the fellows for 2026, meet Deborah Udoh, Jyoti Boghal and Sangeeta Bhatia from this year's cohort. Find out what they've been up to in this episode [EN] of #code4thought, out on your podcast apps, YouTube & codeforthought.buzzsprout.com
🎙️ In latest episode of @code4thought.bsky.social, Peter Schmidt talks to three SSI Fellows: Deborah Udoh, @jyoti-bhogal.bsky.social and Sangeeta Bathia. Find out more and listen to the episode at www.software.ac.uk/news/2025-ss...
🧭 We are happy to announce our new #SSIFellows! Read more about this year's applications and the 2026 cohort at www.software.ac.uk/news/introdu...
Python and performance? In this last episode of #forCodeInResearch, the companion podcast for the #UCL course on Python, I talk to Itamar Turner-Trauring how to make Python code faster/more efficient. On your podcast apps, YouTube or uclforcodeinresearch.buzzsprout.com
📢 Save the date for RSE Midlands 2026!
🗓 20 April 2026
📍 University of Nottingham
Details coming soon—watch this space!
#RSEMidlands2026 #RSEng #Networking #Midlands
rse-midlands.github.io
👥 The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is inviting applications for new members to join its Strategic Advisory Teams (SATs). Applications close at 4:00pm on Friday 7 November 2025. Find out more about it at
www.software.ac.uk/news/epsrc-o...
🧠 In our latest blog post, SSI Fellow Dylan Adlard reflects on the machine learning workshop he hosted at the Dx4LMIC conference . Find out more about his experience at
www.software.ac.uk/blog/flippin...
🏛️ As part of her Fellowship activities, #SSIFellow Katherine McDonough has attended the first Town Hall meeting for the Toward a new CCP for Arts, Humanities, and Culture research (CCP-AHC) project. Find out more about her experience at www.software.ac.uk/blog/high-pe...
🌊 Do you love Collaborations Workshop? Join the judging panel for #CollabW26!
Help shape the programme by scoring mini-workshops & lightning talks before the event, and evaluate Hack Day projects during the workshop.
Find out more at www.software.ac.uk/news/join-cw...
👨💻 The Understanding the dRTP Training Landscape Workshop will take place on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November 2025 at Bidborough House, UCL, London. The deadline for registrations is 5pm Thursday 23 October. Find out more about the event and how to register at:
www.software.ac.uk/news/underst...
🏙️ Registration is now open for the Research Software Camp, taking place from Mon 10 to Fri 21 November 2025, and focusing on the topic of Careers and Skills in Research Software.
Further details and the full programme are available at www.software.ac.uk/news/registr...
💡The final instalment in our Fellows' Stories series is now available. Discover how the SSI Fellowship Programme supported Adrian in advocating for the role of software within research policy at www.software.ac.uk/blog/stories...
🎓 We are pleased to share details of an upcoming hybrid series of short talks featuring #SSIFellow Hui Ling Wong, focusing on practical, research-oriented approaches to using Git. This series of 15-minute talks will run every Tue from 14 Oct to 11 Nov.
www.software.ac.uk/news/upcomin...
🛣️ In our latest instalment in the #CollabW25 speed blog series, our delegates have compiled a list of 5 strategies to help foster cross-disciplinary activity in skill-sharing communities. Read the full article at
www.software.ac.uk/blog/5-strat...
🔥 The final edition of the Governance Fireside Chat series will take place Thursday 30 October at 16:00 UTC on the topic of Good Governance Practices for the Long-Term Health of Open Initiatives. Find out more and register at www.software.ac.uk/news/final-g...
📄 A reminder that we are seeking writers (£600) and reviewers (£210) to support the development of new guides on:
- AI in research software
- Green Computing
- EDI in research software
Application deadline: Friday 3 October 2025
Find out more at www.software.ac.uk/news/writers...
💡 In the 4th instalment of our Fellows' Stories series, we spotlight Cara’s journey to becoming a university-wide expert in software sustainability. Discover how the SSI Fellowship Programme played a pivotal role in shaping her career at www.software.ac.uk/blog/stories...
🛣️ In this #CollabW25 blog post we learn more about which steps can improve future maintenance and usability of research software for both the original author and any researcher who inherits it. Read the full article at
www.software.ac.uk/blog/code-wo...
🎯 The next International RSE Survey will launch in January 2026.
Building on the 2018 and 2022 surveys, this iteration will continue to capture the growth and diversity of the global RSE community.
Find out more at www.software.ac.uk/news/next-in...
💡 Our Fellows' Stories series has reached its 5th instalment and we hope you are finding them as enlightening as we do! This week we learn more about how the Fellowship Programme helped Frank to become an expert in improving software good practices: www.software.ac.uk/blog/stories...
🌊Who would you like to see on stage at Collaborations Workshop 2026?
We’re keen to spotlight fresh perspectives and emerging voices, those who are making a real impact but may not have had the opportunity to deliver a keynote.
We’d love to hear your suggestions in the comments!