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Society of Research Software Engineering
We would like to announce that the seventh round of Society Trustee elections will take place in September 2026. Every year, a number of the current trustees stand down, and a new batch of trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will take place at RSECon26 in Sheffield The Society is calling on members of the RSE Community to step forward and help us shape the future of th…
Welcome to the May edition of the RSE Society Newsletter, where we’re thrilled to spotlight a bustling slate of community happenings, from the launch of RSECon26 registration (with a 10 % Society discount) and urgent calls for award nominations, reviewers, bursary applicants, and Emerging Voices (all due by today, 1 June) to the vibrant RSEEE & Women in HPC annual meeting and the inaugural Teachi…
Welcome to our April Newsletter. This month, we have several updates about our upcoming conference RSECon26, updates from the Society’s special interest groups, plus some updates from the wider RSE Community. RSECon26 News Updates Deadline Extended: Call for Submissions Great news! We have officially extended the deadline for the Call for Submissions. You now have until 8 May 2026 to submit your …
Yes, you read that correctly! We are looking for someone to take on the role of Programme Chair for RSECon27 – the eleventh annual conference for Research Software Engineering – due to take place in August or September 2027. We are looking for enthusiastic members of our community to take a leading role in organising this prestigious event. We are delighted to announce an open call for any member…
Authors: Helen Burns and Isabel Fenton Following the very successful Weather and Climate Birds of a Feather (BoF) session at RSECon 2024, the Geoscience special interest group (SIG) was formally set up as part of the Society of Research Software Engineers. In May, the first elections were held, and Helen Burns was elected as the Chair, with Isabel Fenton as her deputy. It was agreed by the broade…
Join us for the next RSE Leaders & Aspiring Leaders meeting, which will focus on the policy and funding landscape for RSEs. The Society has recently launched a Policy & Funding working group to help the Society better advocate for RSEs with institutions, funders, and policy makers. Attendees will have the opportunity to contribute to the Working Group’s strategy and help shape the key advocacy ar…
This blog post was sent to us by Ruxandra Neatu, Tom Hawes, Kolen Cheung and Jeremy Pike, who were part of the RSE South West meetup at the University of Exeter on 20 Feb 2026. The third RSE South West meeting took place at the University of Exeter, bringing together 52 participants from across the region. The programme featured two keynote talks and 12 short talks (5–10 minutes) organised around…
Welcome to our March Newsletter. This month, we’re bringing you news about this year’s conference, some other events and requests for help from the Society’s special interest groups, plus some updates from the wider RSE Community. Let’s dive in! Headlines We’ve got some exciting updates on RSECon26, an upcoming event for RSE Leaders and Aspiring Leaders being organised by some of the Society’s wo…
On 10th March, we held an online feedback event, where members of the community could get updates from the trustees on Society activities, and get involved in conversations about the future of the research software community. In this blog post, we are going to summarise the key updates and discussions from that meeting. Updates Our main updates were on our CoARA Action plan and the results of the…
Welcome to this month’s Newsletter. This month, we have some new and ongoing career‑building opportunities, emerging research directions, and upcoming gatherings that connect and empower our community (RSECon26 webinars, podcast celebrations, and regional events). Dive in for the latest ways to collaborate and shape the future of research software. Headlines RSE Argentina Congratulations to the t…
The Teaching and Training Special Interest Group within the Society of Research Software Engineering is calling dRTP group or team leads to contribute to the dRTP Training Landscape Survey 2026 by sharing insights on their current training activities, barriers to development, and interests in cross-institutional partnerships. The primary objective is to map out the current educational landscape …
A belated happy new year, and welcome to your first SocRSE Newsletter of 2026. Headlines We’ve got a lot of exciting announcements to mark the start of the new year, including the launch of our Mentoring Scheme and the International RSE Survey. SocRSE Mentoring Scheme 2026 Applications for the 2026 Mentoring Scheme are now open! This programme is free for SocRSE members, supporting personal growt…
Following a successful meeting at RSECon25, we’re very pleased to announce the relaunch of the RSE Leaders Network, now constituted as a Special Interest Group (SIG) within the Society. The purpose and aim of this group is to provide a forum for existing RSE leaders to support each other, to provide a forum for aspiring leaders to gain experience and network, to coordinate the gathering and main…
Welcome to the start of the festive season and to our November Newsletter. This month’s newsletter highlights our continued work championing the often-overlooked contributions that drive research forward, from the Hidden-REF project to our newly published CoARA action plan. We also bring updates from across our community, including SIG news, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved. Hea…