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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · 23d

⏰ Last chance!
We’re hiring Senior Research Infrastructure Developer (Hybrid, London) at UCL ARC.

Help shape the future of AI platforms & research computing. Don’t miss out!

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#Hiring #UCL #DevOps #Kubernetes #MLOps

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UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Sep 7

⏰ Still time to apply!
We’re hiring Senior Research Infrastructure Developer (Hybrid, London) at UCL.

Shape the future of AI platforms & research computing.

🔗 buff.ly/oUMWozW

#Hiring #UCL #DevOps #Kubernetes #MLOps

UCL – University College London

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Sep 5

❗Update application link for the post of Senior Research Infrastructure Developer: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Sep 4

⏰ Reminder!

Applications for the 2025 CoSeC Fellows cohort close 5 Sept.

Advance computational research across UKRI disciplines while building your skills and profile.

✅ Don’t miss out – apply now: [link]

#ResearchSoftware #CoSeC #Fellowship #UKRI #UCL #ARC

UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Sep 2

#Hiring #UCL #DevOps #Kubernetes #CloudJobs #MLOps

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Sep 2

🔍 We’re Hiring: Senior Research Infrastructure Developer (Hybrid, London)

Passionate about AI platforms, Kubernetes & cloud infra? Help shape the future of research computing at UCL.

🌱 Leadership & growth opportunities
💡 Influence technical standards
🏡 Hybrid working

🔗 Apply: buff.ly/0JksQoe

UCL – University College London

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Aug 16

💻 Final online drop-in of August!

Join us Monday 18 Aug, 3–4pm via Teams.

Info: buff.ly/7jPoc8L

#UCL #ARC #ResearchSupport

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Aug 15

🛠️ Need support with coding, data or HPC?

Come to our ARC drop-in session on Tuesday 19 August, 11am–12:30pm at Darwin B15.

Open to UCL researchers—no need to book.

More info: buff.ly/wIYh6t8

#UCL #ResearchSupport #ARC #DigitalResearch

UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Aug 14

🚀 Call now open: DiRAC RAC18 – Apply for HPC resources & RSE support in astronomy, physics & related fields.

🗓 Deadline: 18 Sept 2025, 16:00 UK time
📅 Awards start: 1 Apr 2026

🔗 Details & forms: buff.ly/gkVp8J1

#HPC #DiRAC #ResearchSoftware #UKResearch #Supercomputing

Getting Access – DiRAC High Performance Computing Facility

GETTING ACCESS GETTING ACCESS Access to DiRAC resources is managed through the STFC's independent Resource Allocation Committee (RAC), which issues an annual Call for full Proposals, allowing…

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Aug 13

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#DataStewardship #FAIRdata #OpenScience #CaSDaR

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Aug 13

📢 Registration is open for the CaSDaR Townhall – shaping the future of Data Stewardship in the UK.

🗓️ 18 Sept 2025 | Library of Birmingham & Online

Programme includes inspiring stories, partner talks, lightning sessions & funding call launch.

Join us:https://buff.ly/e2wWcWv

Careers and Skills for Data-driven Research (CaSDaR) Hybrid Event Launch

Join us for the launch of CaSDaR where we're providing a platform for sharing progress in establishing UK-wide Data Stewardship initiatives.

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Aug 13

💬 Last online drop-in of August!

Join us Monday 18 Aug, 3–4pm on Teams.

Help with coding, tools, HPC & more.

Info: buff.ly/7jPoc8L

#UCL #ARC #DigitalResearch

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Aug 12

⏰ Reminder!

Applications for the 2025 CoSeC Fellows cohort close 5 Sept.

Advance computational research across UKRI disciplines while building your skills and profile.

✅ Don’t miss out – apply now: [link]

#ResearchSoftware #CoSeC #Fellowship #UKRI #UCL #ARC

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Aug 12

🚀 We want your views on contributing to open source in academia!

🧑💻 Open to anyone in academia, anywhere in the world
⏰ ~20 mins | 📅 Closes 30 Sept
👉 Take the survey: buff.ly/4NWLo5N
#OpenSource #AcademicResearch #UCL #Survey

UCL - London's Global University

UCL (University College London) is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with 8,000 staff and 25,000 students.

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Aug 8

🧠 ARC online drop-in is on Monday 11 Aug, 3–4pm.

Bring your questions – no booking needed.

Details: buff.ly/7jPoc8L

#UCL #DigitalResearch #ARC

UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Aug 7

🎮🔬 What do keyhole surgery and game design have in common?

UCL researchers are using serious games to explore training and skill tracking in surgery.

Read more: buff.ly/fT4SSg3

#SeriousGames #DigitalHealth #ResearchSoftware #UCL #ARC

Using Serious Games for Research in Keyhole Surgery | UCL Centre for Advanced Research Computing

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Aug 6

💬 Got a research computing issue?

Drop by our in-person session on 5 August, 11am–12:30pm, Darwin B05.

Software, data, coding, HPC—we’re here to help.

ℹ️ buff.ly/wIYh6t8

#UCL #ResearchSupport #ARC

UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Aug 5

🧑💻 Need help with your research code or data?

Pop into our online drop-in – Mon 11 Aug, 3–4pm on Teams.

Details: buff.ly/7jPoc8L

#UCL #ResearchSupport #ARC

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Aug 3

💬 ARC’s next in-person drop-in session is on Tuesday 5 August, 11am–12:30pm at Darwin B05.

Bring your questions about software, data, research computing or tools—we’re here to help.

No booking needed.

Info: buff.ly/wIYh6t8

#UCL #ARC #ResearchSupport

UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Aug 1

⏰ Reminder!
ARC online drop-in is this Monday (4 Aug), 3–4pm.

Need help with software, data, or HPC? Just drop in via Teams.

Info: buff.ly/7jPoc8L

#UCL #ARC #ResearchSupport

UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Jul 31

🩺💡 How can better UX improve healthcare outcomes?

UCL ARC’s recent UX in Healthcare 2025 session brought together designers, researchers & clinicians to explore ideas.

Recap blog: buff.ly/uvhbve0

#UX #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #UCL #ARC

UX Healthcare 2025 Discussion | UCL Centre for Advanced Research Computing

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Jul 30

🎉 That’s a wrap on the 2025 Festival of Digital Research, Innovation & Scholarship!

✅ Registrations up 50%
✅ More talks, posters, and workshops
✅ Even bigger community

Thanks to all who joined us—we’ll see you next year!
For more info: buff.ly/9hIcpFJ
#UCL #DigitalResearch #ARC #FestivalWrapUp

Festival of Digital Research, Innovation & Scholarship 2025

Advanced Research Computing

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Jul 30

🧠 Facing issues with software, data, or HPC?

Join UCL ARC’s online drop-in on Mon 4 Aug, 3–4pm (Teams).

Info: buff.ly/7jPoc8L

#DigitalResearch #ARC #UCL

Online Drop-in Sessions

ARC is starting a new series of regular online drop-in sessions for all research staff and research students, providing digital research support, troubleshooting and advice.

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Jul 29

💬 Got a research computing issue?

Drop by our in-person session on 5 August, 11am–12:30pm, Darwin B05.

Software, data, coding, HPC—we’re here to help.

ℹ️ buff.ly/wIYh6t8

#UCL #ResearchSupport #ARC

In Person Drop-In Sessions

ARC and the Research Data Management team (Library Services) run regular drop-in sessions for all research staff and research students, providing digital research support, troubleshooting and advice.

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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · Jul 29

🔓 What does it take to make Open Science sustainable?

Our latest blog recaps a UCL workshop on professionalising software, data & infra support for research.

Read more: buff.ly/i3NvcOP

#OpenScience #ResearchSupport #UCL #ARC

Open Science Workshop: Professionalising data, software, and infrastructure support to transform open science | UCL Centre for Advanced Research Computing

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