Are you currently recruiting or are you looking for a change of direction or career?
Remember that the Society has a jobs board where you can post your role and reach out to our UK and international community!
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Great news! We have officially extended the deadline for RSECon26 submissions by one week. You now have until 8 May 2026 to submit your proposals for talks, workshops and posters. Take advantage of the extra time and submit today: rsecon26.society-rse.org/calls/submis... #RSECon26
If you have any news that you think would be of interest to the RSE community then please let us know!
Our next newsletter will go out the end of April.
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Registration for RSECon26 is officially open! Join us in person in Sheffield or attend remotely to take part in the 10th anniversary conference. Society members get a 10% discount. Secure your spot today: rsecon26.society-rse.org/registration... #RSECon26
The Geoscience special interest group held a BoF session at RSECon 2025. In this blog post, the organisers reflect on the event and discuss plans for the future of the SIG.
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Do you want to help make RSECon26 happen? We are looking for friendly in-person and remote volunteers to join our team! Get a complimentary ticket, network with the community and gain valuable experience. Applications close 19 June 2026. Apply here: rsecon26.society-rse.org/calls/volunt... #RSECon26
Announcement: RSE Leaders & Aspiring Leaders Meeting.
- When: 15th June 2026
- Where: Durham University (and online)
- Registration Deadline: 11th May 2026
More details and registration at the link below:
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🟨 The Reasonable Performance Computing Special Interest Group (SIG-RPC) was founded in September 2024, following feedback to a talk delivered by #SSIFellow Robert Chisholm at RSECon24. Read more about it in our latest blog post: www.software.ac.uk/blog/15-mont...
Nominations for the RSECon26 Awards are open! Nominate your colleagues for a Community Award (Rising Star, Training & Education or Impact) or the Green RSE Award. The deadline is 13 July 2026. Learn more and submit: rsecon26.society-rse.org/calls/award-... #RSECon26
Only 1 month left to submit your proposals for the 10th Research Software Engineering Conference! Share your research, tools and experiences with the community. The deadline for the Call for submissions is 1 May 2026. Apply now at rsecon26.society-rse.org/calls/submis... #RSECon26
This event was supported by the Society's Events and Initiatives fund. More info: society-rse.org/policy-for-s...
The RSE South West regional group recently held a meetup. You can read more about the event in this blog post: society-rse.org/meeting-repo...
We've also got recordings of the talks from this event on our YouTube channel. Check out the full playlist here:
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Our March newsletter is out now. 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.
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We recently held an online feedback event to share various announcements and discuss the future of the Society with our community. In this blog post, we highlight some of the updates and discussions from that session.
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Remember to check out our #vacancies page if you are looking for an RSE (or related) role, or if you have one to share. We've currently got jobs at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, one at the British Antarctic Survey and one at Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany.
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🔎 A reminder that the dRTP Training Landscape Survey 2026 will close next Tuesday, 31 March.
Find out more at www.software.ac.uk/news/shaping...
One week left to submit your RSECon26 Satellite Events! Host a technical or community-focused event on Tuesday 8 September at the University of Sheffield. Apply before submissions close on 1 April 2026. Link: rsecon26.society-rse.org/calls/satell... #RSECon26
Sponsor RSECon26 in Sheffield (9-11 Sept)! Engage with the UK's Research Software Engineering community. Sponsorship tiers are limited so early enquiries are welcome. Contact sponsorship@society-rse.org or view packages: rsecon26.society-rse.org/sponsorship/... #RSECon26
The RSECon26 Call for Mentors is open! Advise early-career RSEs preparing accepted talks and posters. Share expertise and build confidence in our community. Commitment: ~3.5 hours from June 12 - Aug 26. Apply by 1 June! Learn more and sign up: rsecon26.society-rse.org/calls/mentors #RSECon26
🔍 The 2026 International RSE Survey will close in just a few days. If you haven't done so already, hurry up an have your say by Friday 20 March.
- Find out more about the survey and how to participate at lnkd.in/ejTXEsFY
⏰ There's still time! The 2026 International RSE Survey will be open until this Friday, 20th March. ⏰
The RSECon26 Emerging Voices call is back! We are offering two newcomers or early-career members a platform to share their stories. Get speaking coaching and RSE leader mentoring to prepare for a 10-minute talk and 5-minute Q&A. Apply today: rsecon26.society-rse.org/calls/emergi... #RSECon26
Reminder! The RSECon26 Call for Submissions and Reviewers Webinar is tomorrow, March 10th. Join the committee to learn about the submission process and ask questions. Register here: forms.gle/hncAeUivJ7oW... #RSECon26
We need your expertise! The RSECon26 Call for Reviewers is open. Reviewing is a great way to contribute to the community and help us build an outstanding program. Sign up to be a reviewer today: rsecon26.society-rse.org/calls/review... #RSECon26
The RSECon26 Call for Submissions is open! Share the tools you build and the RSE practices you are advancing. We welcome talks, workshops, and posters from all domains. Check the guidelines and submit your proposals today! Link: rsecon26.society-rse.org/calls/submis... #RSECon26
Want to learn more? The RSECon26 programme committee is hosting a webinar on March 10th to introduce the team and discuss the submissions and reviewer calls. Register here: forms.gle/hncAeUivJ7oW... #RSECon26
RSECon26 season is open! Our Call for Submissions, Call for Reviewers, and Open Call for Emerging Voices are all live today. Find all details and links on our website rsecon26.society-rse.org/calls/. #RSECon26
⏰ There's still time to take part! The survey closes on 20 March 2026.
The February Newsletter is out! This month we have some new and ongoing career‑building opportunities, emerging research directions, and upcoming gatherings that connect our community. Dive in for the latest ways collaborate and shape the future of research software.
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