💬 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!

Applications are still open for the @softwaresaved.bsky.social #Fellowship Programme, but not for long. The deadline is Monday 6 October. For more details and resources, please visit: www.software.ac.uk/news/resourc... Apply here: www.software.ac.uk/apply

A reminder that applications for the next cohort of @softwaresaved.bsky.social #Fellowship closes on Monday 6 October. If you want any support of if you have any questions, please message me and check out these resources: www.software.ac.uk/news/resourc...

🏛️ In our latest blog post Phil Reed reflects on a workshop addressing the challenges faced by digital research technical professionals organised as part of his SSI Fellowship 2025. Read the full article at www.software.ac.uk/blog/giving-...

🛣️ The insights and connections from the Collaborations Workshop don’t stop when the event ends. Explore why recognising contributions in research software matters in this #CollabW25 speed blog post: www.software.ac.uk/blog/telling...

🧭 In his latest blog post, #SSIFellow @mdsimpson.co.uk reflects on his experience at the N8 CIR RSE Annual Meetup where he shared insights about his Fellowship and his work supporting mental health in the RSE community. Read more at www.software.ac.uk/blog/n8-cir-...

🏙️ We are pleased to announce the programme for this year’s Research Software Camp (RSC), which will take place from Mon 10 to Fri 21 November, and focus on the theme of Careers and Skills in Research Software. Find out more at www.software.ac.uk/news/program...

💡The third instalment of our Fellows' Stories series is live. This week, we’re sharing how the Fellowship strengthened Sophie's skills and confidence, helping her drive lasting change and influence in her organisation. Read the full story at www.software.ac.uk/blog/stories...

🔵 The Carpentries have recently published a new version of Building Better Research Software, a lesson in The Carpentries Incubator designed to serve as a “next steps” workshop after Software Carpentry. Find out more about it and how to get involved at: www.software.ac.uk/news/calling...

🧭 Thinking about applying for the SSI Fellowship Programme? We’ve gathered a range of resources to help you prepare a strong application.

🍃 Read more about the importance of financially supporting open source to ensure its sustainability in our latest blog post at www.software.ac.uk/blog/be-prep...

🌊 Registration for Collaborations Workshop 2026 is now open via Eventbrite! #CollabW26 will take place as a hybrid event from Tuesday 28 April to Thursday 30 April 2026 at ICC Belfast. Find out more about the available options and how to register at www.software.ac.uk/news/registr...

🎙️ In a recent episode of Code For Thought, Peter Schmidt spoke with three of our 2025 SSI Fellows about their motivations, research interests, and what they hope to achieve through the SSI Fellowship Programme. Find out more and listen to the episode at www.software.ac.uk/news/2025-ss...

The EHRC Code will devastate trans people's lives. This is an emergency. Here are three ways to fight back. Take action now: www.transsolidarityalliance.com/ehrc-code

Catch up on the presentations from the July meeting of the Manchester Research Software Community. Head to their "Files" section for @oscarseip.bsky.social's talk on "Introduction to the @softwaresaved.bsky.social and its activities" buff.ly/2SVbV45

🎓 The SSI supports the advancement of digital research in the arts and humanities. Several Fellows have already used their fellowship to pursue innovative work in this field. Read more in this blog post by Research Community Manager @oscarseip.bsky.social : www.ukri.org/blog/how-the...

🚀 How is the @softwaresaved.bsky.social advancing digital research in the arts & humanities? From empowering fellows to building communities of practice, the #SSI is shaping the future of #ResearchSoftware. Featuring work by @dahrse-midlands.bsky.social member & others! tinyurl.com/ukri-blog

🧭 We are pleased to announce that applications for the SSI Fellowship Programme 2026 are now open! The deadline to apply is Mon 6 Oct. Find out more and access further resources at www.software.ac.uk/news/ssi-fel...

🧭 We are pleased to announce that applications for the SSI Fellowship Programme 2026 will be open from Mon 11 Aug to Mon 6 Oct 2025. An introductory Fellowship Programme Launch Webinar will be held on Thu 21 Aug. Find out more at www.software.ac.uk/news/fellows...

🌍 In our latest blog post, Michael Umeokoli reflects on the state of Research Software Engineering in Africa. Read the full article at www.software.ac.uk/blog/reflect...

🏙️ We’re very excited to announce that the next Research Software Camp will run for two weeks from Mon 10 to Fri 21 Nov. The topic will be Careers and Skills in Research Software. Find out more at www.software.ac.uk/news/save-da...

🛣️ #SSIFellow @jyoti-bhogal.bsky.social recalls her experience attending the Hack Day at this year's #CollabW25. Read more about it at www.software.ac.uk/blog/metagre...