Recent and new calls to action
- The University of York RSE team just kicked off their "Better Software for Better Research: Intro to Research Coding Course" with a great talk by Peter Hill. This course is adapted from a course developed by the Sheffield RSE team (Research Software Engineering Sheffield - FAIR² for research software) and stems from discussions at the N8 CIR RSE Annual Meeting in July 2025.
- N8CIR Recruitment and Diversity Survey and Event - Join an engaging and forward-thinking event that brings together individuals involved in or interested in Recruitment and its connection to the diverse skills and backgrounds of dRTPs across the N8CIR.
- Complete our dRTP Recruitment and Diversity survey to provide us with your insights and experiences on this topic
- Check out the dRTP Recruitment and Diversity Sandpit Event Page for details of the online event on 20th Jan.
- Check out the updated N8CIR RSE pages on our website:
- Research Software Engineer Network - For RSEs looking for resources and links to our RSE network
- Who can help? Research Software Engineering - A guide for researchers on how and when to engage with RSEs-
- Last call for N8CIR Winter - Spring Internships - See our N8CIR Internships page for more info.
- See the outputs of our N8CIR Summer RSE internships 2025, including their inspiring presentations, which showcase the high quality of work achieved in such a short timeframe.
Job Highlight
CSUIT1821 Research Software Engineer Assistant - Jobs at the University of Leeds
Deadline 24.10.25!
We are seeking a motivated Assistant Research Software Engineer who is eager to support world-class research through software development, data handling, high-performance computation, advocacy for reproducibility, and support for sustainable and efficient research practices.
A few reminders of how we can help...
If you are interested in running your own event but aren't sure where to start? Fill in our N8CIR Event Form, and we can help you, including planning, EDIA, advertising, and ensuring impact.
- See an opportunity for positive change but don't have the time, funding, or influence to make it? Let us know, and we can help support you through events, funding, and building connections.
RSE Challenges Repo
Please check out the N8CIR RSE Challenges page (n8-cir.github.io) for resources and community initiatives working towards common goals to progress the RSE community.
Particularly relevant this month is the Recruitment to RSE — RSE Community Challenges page.