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Newcastle University RSE Team
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The Research Software Engineering (RSE) Team at Newcastle University. Supporting and transforming research through collaboration, training and the application of software engineering best practices. https://linktr.ee/ncl_rse
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Newcastle University RSE Team @ncl-rse.bsky.social · Dec 16
Hello Bluesky! We are the RSE team at Newcastle University
@newcastleuni.bsky.social. Our goal is to support and transform research through collaboration, training and the application of software engineering best practices.

Learn more about the team and what we do here 👉 research.ncl.ac.uk/rse
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Newcastle University RSE Team @ncl-rse.bsky.social · 15d
We're hiring! We have an opening in the Newcastle RSE Team for a Research Software Engineer/Data Scientist.

For more info and to apply, check out the link below.

jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
Research Software Engineer
Research Software Engineer
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Code for Thought / Peter Schmidt @code4thought.bsky.social · 19d
Before/when you go into the weekend: why not listen to the latest episode [EN] of #code4thought with my 3 guests Esther, Mike and Niko who talk about their @softwaresaved.bsky.social fellowships. On your podcast app, YouTube podcast & codeforthought.buzzsprout.com. en.tipeee.com/code-for-tho...
Code for Thought
Welcome to Code for Thought, the podcast about software for research and the people who make it.  Languages: English, German, French
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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · 15d
Remember, the Society has a jobs page, where you can post and view RSE and related roles.

We currently have some vacancies at Newcastle University and the University of Oxford. #Vacancies #RSEng

society-rse.org/careers/vaca...
Vacancies - Society of Research Software Engineering
You can post a vacancy here for any role that involves a significant element of writing software for research, or supports the role of RSEs. Vacancies anywhere in the world are welcome. It is not a…
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Software Sustainability Institute @softwaresaved.bsky.social · 15d
🧭 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-...
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Mike Simpson @mdsimpson.co.uk · Sep 4
Come and say hi if you see me at #RSECon25 next week, and stop by the @softwaresaved.bsky.social stand to pick up the brand-new, version 2.0 "Let's Talk About Mental Health" leaflets and stickers.

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Software Sustainability Institute @softwaresaved.bsky.social · Aug 11
🧭 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...
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Newcastle University RSE Team @ncl-rse.bsky.social · Aug 27
💻 Training for Coding Skills 💻

The dates for our Software Carpentries Coding Workshops for the coming academic year are now out!

Please check the RSE Events page: rse.ncldata.dev/events

(Bookings are currently available for September, with the rest of the year coming soon!)
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We develop high-quality software in collaboration with scientists, engineers and scholars from all research domains. The team's mission is to support the transformation of research at Newcastle…
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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · Aug 18
Reminder: Society Members have until midnight on Friday (22nd August) to vote in our Trustee Elections. Members should have received instructions on how to vote via email.

You can read the candidate statements below:
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2025 Trustee Elections and Candidate Statements - Society of Research Software Engineering
The Society of Research Software Engineering is holding its annual Trustee elections for 2025. In this blog post, we will outline the process and introduce you to the candidates. All valid members at…
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Newcastle University RSE Team @ncl-rse.bsky.social · Jul 30
Meet the Team - Dr Richard Howey

Richard has a background in Maths and Stats, and has contributed to a wide range of research projects.

Follow him: @drhowey.bsky.social‬

Learn more on the team website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/richard...
A photo of Richard Howey, along with his name and job description (RSE). Next to it are some bullet points: PhD Pure Mathematics, MSc in Statistics, Statistical Genetics, AI, etc., Extensive publication record.
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Software Sustainability Institute @softwaresaved.bsky.social · Jul 2
🟢 In our latest blog post #SSIFellow @mdsimpson.co.uk tells us more about his experience becoming a Mental Health First Aider as part of his Fellowship activities. Read the full story at
www.software.ac.uk/blog/becomin...
Becoming a Mental Health First Aider
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Newcastle University RSE Team @ncl-rse.bsky.social · Jul 16
Meet the Team - Dr Tiago Sousa Garcia.

Tiago is a Senior RSE and Fellow of the English Association, with a background in the Digital Humanities.

Follow him: @tiagosousagarcia.bsky.social‬

Check out his profile and learn more about the team on our website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/tiago-s...
A photo of Tiago Sousa Garcia, along with his name and job description (Senior RSE). Next to it are some bullet points: PhD in Early Modern Literature, Digital Humanist, Fellow of the English Association, Frontend web developer.
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Software Sustainability Institute @softwaresaved.bsky.social · Jul 3
🍃 We are excited to announce that we are sponsoring the new Green RSE Award, debuting at RSECon25 to recognise individuals making outstanding contributions to environmental sustainability in research software. Find out more at www.software.ac.uk/news/green-r...
SSI logo, Green RSE Awards, trees from above
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Software Sustainability Institute @softwaresaved.bsky.social · Jul 4
💬 #SSIFellow @mdsimpson.co.uk has launched a new initiative names ConveRSE. The website will serve as a hub for mental health information and support, including updates on his fellowship and collaborations with others in the community. Find out more at
www.software.ac.uk/blog/convers...
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Newcastle University RSE Team @ncl-rse.bsky.social · Jul 2
Meet the Team - Dr Jannetta Steyn

Jannetta is a Senior RSE, @softwaresaved.bsky.social‬ Fellow and a @carpentries.carpentries.org‬ board member.

Follow her: @jannettas.bsky.social‬

Check out her profile on the team's website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/jannett...
A photo of Jannetta Steyn, along with her name and job description (Senior RSE). Next to it are some bullet points: Fellow of the Software Sustainability Institute, Member of the Carpentries Board of Directors, Training and Community Lead, PhD Computational Neuroscience.
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Newcastle University RSE Team @ncl-rse.bsky.social · Mar 27
Project Spotlight - Colouring Cities

The Colouring Cities Research Programme is a research-led, free public resource, providing open spatial data on the buildings in our cities.

You can read more about this project in our latest blog post:
medium.com/newcastle-un...
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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · May 28
Nominations for the 2025 Trustee elections are now open! Join us and help shape the future of the Society.

More information and instructions on how to nominate yourself can be found in this blog post: society-rse.org/trustee-nomi...
Trustee Nominations and Elections 2025 - Society of Research Software Engineering
We would like to announce that the sixth round of Society Trustee elections will take place in September 2025. Every year, a number of the current trustees stand down, and a new batch of trustees are…
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Newcastle University RSE Team @ncl-rse.bsky.social · Jun 18
Meet the Team - Dr Gabrielle Schroeder

Gabrielle is one of the newest members of the RSE team, with a interest in Data Visualisation, stats and generative art.

Check out her profile on the team website: rse.ncldata.dev/team/gabriel...
A photo of Gabrielle Schroeder, along with her name and job description (RSE). Next to it are some bullet points: PhD Computer Science, Data visualisation specialist, Background in computational neuroscience, Data science, UI/UK and medical research.
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Newcastle University RSE Team @ncl-rse.bsky.social · Jun 4
Meet the Team - Becky Osselton

Becky is a Senior RSE and head of the Web & Mobile team.

Learn more about her, and the rest of the team, here: rse.ncldata.dev/team/becky-o...
A photo of Becky Osselton, along with her name and job description (Senior RSE). Bullet points describe her as a: Full-stack Web Developer, Team lead/Manager, Public sector specialist, NHS experiened.
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Mike Simpson @mdsimpson.co.uk · Jun 2
This week, I'm heading to Lancaster, Durham and (virtually, unfortunately!) The Netherlands to deliver my @softwaresaved.bsky.social Fellowship #MentalHealth talk. Wish me luck!
A photo of Mike Simpson, next to the title of the talk "ConveRSE - Let's Talk About Mental Health". Below is the SSI logo and the text "Dr Mike Simpson - 2025 SSI Fellow".
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Mike Simpson @mdsimpson.co.uk · May 13
Delighted to announce 'ConveRSE' - the new online hub for #MentalHealth information, resources and support for people in the research software community - at @softwaresaved.bsky.social #CollabW25.

More details and opportunities to contribute to follow in the coming weeks.
A hexagonal laptop sticker, with the ConveRSE logo (Conve and RSE in adjoining speech bubbles) on a purple background, decorated with more, smaller speech bubbles. Under the logo is the text: "Let's Talk About Mental Health".
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Newcastle University RSE Team @ncl-rse.bsky.social · Mar 28
Mike Simpson also took part in a panel discussion around Project Management in Research Software, where he discussed his Prize Winning Mental Health project from the @softwaresaved.bsky.social Collaborations workshop. #RSECon24
Project Management in Research Software - People and Processes
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Newcastle University RSE Team @ncl-rse.bsky.social · Mar 27
The videos from #RSECon24 are now online, including this talk from Gabrielle on Requirements Capture for Large-scale, Evolving Research Software.
Solving the right problems: Requirements capture for large-scale, evolving research software
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Newcastle University RSE Team @ncl-rse.bsky.social · Mar 27
Project Spotlight - Colouring Cities

The Colouring Cities Research Programme is a research-led, free public resource, providing open spatial data on the buildings in our cities.

You can read more about this project in our latest blog post:
medium.com/newcastle-un...
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Newcastle University RSE Team @ncl-rse.bsky.social · Mar 14
You can also follow him here: @mdsimpson.co.uk!
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Newcastle University RSE Team @ncl-rse.bsky.social · Mar 13
Meet the Team - Mike Simpson

Mike became the first offical member of the team when it was founded in 2018. In 2024, he became vice-president of the Society of RSE and was named as a 2025 SSI Fellow.

Learn more about Mike and the rest of the team on our website:
👉 rse.ncldata.dev/team/mike-si...
A photo of Mike, smiling at the camera, above a banner that has the team's logo, the text "Newcastle University Research Software Engineering - Meet the Team. Next to the photo are the words: "Mike Simpson, Research Software Engineer. Vice president of the Society of RSE, Fellow of the Software Sustainability Institute, Former Game Devleoper, Data Visualisation Specialist."
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Newcastle University RSE Team @ncl-rse.bsky.social · Mar 13
Meet the Team - Mike Simpson

Mike became the first offical member of the team when it was founded in 2018. In 2024, he became vice-president of the Society of RSE and was named as a 2025 SSI Fellow.

Learn more about Mike and the rest of the team on our website:
👉 rse.ncldata.dev/team/mike-si...
A photo of Mike, smiling at the camera, above a banner that has the team's logo, the text "Newcastle University Research Software Engineering - Meet the Team. Next to the photo are the words: "Mike Simpson, Research Software Engineer. Vice president of the Society of RSE, Fellow of the Software Sustainability Institute, Former Game Devleoper, Data Visualisation Specialist."
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