ELIXIR-UK

ELIXIR-UK

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We are the UK Node of ELIXIR https://elixiruknode.org/

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BioFAIR has committed £4M to build the Methods Commons – a national hub for FAIR computational workflows. Built on foundations ELIXIR-UK members have championed for years. Led by Carole Goble, ELIXIR-UK Joint Head of Node elixiruknode.org/news/2026/bi...

elixiruknode.orgBioFAIR's new £4M Methods Commons builds on foundations ELIXIR-UK helped lay | ELIXIR-UKBioFAIR has committed £4 million to a national Methods Commons for FAIR workflows, led by Carole Goble and partly built on ELIXIR-UK foundations.

You've spent years building technical expertise. You're good at what you do. But maybe you've noticed: the leadership table doesn't always look like you. And no one's handed you a map. PeerLadder is peer-mentoring for dRTPs from underrepresented backgrounds elixiruknode.org/opportunity/...

elixiruknode.orgPeerLadder 2026 applications are now open for peer-mentoringPeerLadder is a peer-mentoring programme for digital Research Technical Professionals (dRTPs). Applications close 27 April 2026.

The University of Southampton has joined ELIXIR-UK 🎉 From open-access glycan databases to data stewardship, Southampton brings a wealth of expertise to the network. Read more: elixiruknode.org/news/2026/un... @elisafadda.bsky.social @glycoshape.org #openscience #bioinformatics #datastewardship

elixiruknode.orgUniversity of Southampton joins ELIXIR-UK as it newest memberThe University of Southampton has joined ELIXIR-UK, bringing expertise in computational biology, bioinformatics, clinical data, and data stewardship.

You've spent years building technical expertise. You're good at what you do. But maybe you've noticed: the leadership table doesn't always look like you. And no one's handed you a map. PeerLadder is peer-mentoring for dRTPs from underrepresented backgrounds elixiruknode.org/opportunity/...

elixiruknode.orgPeerLadder 2026 applications are now open for peer-mentoringPeerLadder is a peer-mentoring programme for digital Research Technical Professionals (dRTPs). Applications close 27 April 2026.
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You've spent years building technical expertise. You're good at what you do. But maybe you've noticed: the leadership table doesn't always look like you. And no one's handed you a map. PeerLadder is peer-mentoring for dRTPs from underrepresented backgrounds elixiruknode.org/opportunity/...

elixiruknode.orgPeerLadder 2026 applications are now open for peer-mentoringPeerLadder is a peer-mentoring programme for digital Research Technical Professionals (dRTPs). Applications close 27 April 2026.

Not a tick-box. Not a networking event. A structured, funded programme with real peer mentoring, leadership training, and people who get it. 📅 Applications close 27 April. 3+ years in a dRTP role? Based in a UK research organisation? You're likely eligible. elixiruknode.org/opportunity/...

Calling UK dRTPs underrepresented in leadership: PeerLadder applications are open. Join tomorrow’s Q&A webinar, Discover PeerLadder, on 16 April at 11:00 am to hear about the programme, who it’s for, and how to apply. elixiruknode.org/event/discov...

elixiruknode.orgPeerLadder Webinar & Q&A – 16 April 2026 | ELIXIR-UKFree virtual webinar on 16 April. Learn about PeerLadder, a peer-mentoring programme for underrepresented dRTPs. Applications close 27 April 2026.

If you’re a dRTP with 3+ years’ experience and want to develop your leadership practice, confidence, and peer network, this is for you. Applications close 27 April 2026.

The University of York has joined ELIXIR-UK 🎉 With three Data Stewardship Training Fellows already in the network and strong regional training links, York is a very welcome addition to our research infrastructure. Read more: elixiruknode.org/news/2026/un...

elixiruknode.orgUniversity of York joins ELIXIR-UK life sciences research infrastructureUniversity of York has joined ELIXIR-UK, building on existing ties through Data Stewardship Fellows, ELIXIR-badged training, and a strong open research culture.

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💙 Nice way to mark #11F International Day of Women and Girls in Science New DisCouRSE funding for PeerLadder led by ELIXIR-UK members – a peer-mentoring pilot focused on inclusive leadership for digital RTPs. 🔗 elixiruknode.org/news/2026/di... #WomenInScience

elixiruknode.orgELIXIR-UK awarded DisCouRSE funding for PeerLadder pilotELIXIR-UK members secure DisCouRSE Flexible Fund support for PeerLadder, peer-mentoring for inclusive leadership for digital research professionals (dRTPs)

ELIXIR-UK contributed to a national discussion on training for digital Research Technical Professionals, sharing experience from life science data stewardship and European-scale training infrastructure. 🔗 elixiruknode.org/news/2026/na... #bioinformatics #dRTPs #Training #ELIXIR

elixiruknode.orgELIXIR-UK contributes to national discussions on training for digital research professionalsELIXIR-UK took part in a national meeting on coordinated training for digital Research Technical Professionals, sharing expertise from its training initiatives

Who is qualified to access sensitive data? HDR UK’s Safe People Registry is welcoming trial projects from UK-based organisations 🔗 Learn more and express interest: elixiruknode.org/articles/202... #TREs #SDEs #SafeHavens #healthdata #humandata

elixiruknode.orgChecking the paperwork: the Safe People Registry soft launchHighlight the soft launch of the Safe People Registry, developed by HDR UK to support consistent ‘safe people’ assessment for access to sensitive data.

UKRI has published how it will invest its £38.6bn four-year allocation from government Funding will be delivered across three R&D priority ‘buckets’ under a new single UKRI mission Life sciences has been placed as a significant Industrial Strategy growth sector 🔗 www.ukri.org/news/ukri-se...

🎄 The ELIXIR-UK Advent Calendar is back! Every day in December, we’re sharing a highlight: • FAIRytales from our community • Stories for International Women’s Day • A major PHI-base update (hello PHI-base 5!) • And a fan favourite: Saskia Lawson-Tovey’s REDCap RDMbite follow along! 🎁

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🎄 The ELIXIR-UK Advent Calendar is back! Every day in December, we’re sharing a highlight: • FAIRytales from our community • Stories for International Women’s Day • A major PHI-base update (hello PHI-base 5!) • And a fan favourite: Saskia Lawson-Tovey’s REDCap RDMbite follow along! 🎁

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🎄 The ELIXIR-UK Advent Calendar is back! Every day in December, we’re sharing a highlight: • FAIRytales from our community • Stories for International Women’s Day • A major PHI-base update (hello PHI-base 5!) • And a fan favourite: Saskia Lawson-Tovey’s REDCap RDMbite follow along! 🎁

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🎄 The ELIXIR-UK Advent Calendar is back! Every day in December, we’re sharing a highlight: • FAIRytales from our community • Stories for International Women’s Day • A major PHI-base update (hello PHI-base 5!) • And a fan favourite: Saskia Lawson-Tovey’s REDCap RDMbite follow along! 🎁

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🎄 The ELIXIR-UK Advent Calendar is back! Every day in December, we’re sharing a highlight: • FAIRytales from our community • Stories for International Women’s Day • A major PHI-base update (hello PHI-base 5!) • And a fan favourite: Saskia Lawson-Tovey’s REDCap RDMbite follow along! 🎁

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🎄 The ELIXIR-UK Advent Calendar is back! Every day in December, we’re sharing a highlight: • FAIRytales from our community • Stories for International Women’s Day • A major PHI-base update (hello PHI-base 5!) • And a fan favourite: Saskia Lawson-Tovey’s REDCap RDMbite follow along! 🎁

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🎄 The ELIXIR-UK Advent Calendar is back! Every day in December, we’re sharing a highlight: • FAIRytales from our community • Stories for International Women’s Day • A major PHI-base update (hello PHI-base 5!) • And a fan favourite: Saskia Lawson-Tovey’s REDCap RDMbite follow along! 🎁

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🎄 The ELIXIR-UK Advent Calendar is back! Every day in December, we’re sharing a highlight: • FAIRytales from our community • Stories for International Women’s Day • A major PHI-base update (hello PHI-base 5!) • And a fan favourite: Saskia Lawson-Tovey’s REDCap RDMbite follow along! 🎁

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🎄 The ELIXIR-UK Advent Calendar is back! Every day in December, we’re sharing a highlight: • FAIRytales from our community • Stories for International Women’s Day • A major PHI-base update (hello PHI-base 5!) • And a fan favourite: Saskia Lawson-Tovey’s REDCap RDMbite follow along! 🎁

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🎁 8 Workflows across Europe Our Head of Node, Carole Goble, represented ELIXIR-UK at Workflow Community Talks, BEeS 2025, CoRDI 2025 and more throughout the year 🔗 elixiruknode.org/news/2025/wo... #workflows #researchinfrastructure

elixiruknode.orgCarole Goble presents WorkflowHub at Workflow Community talksCarole Goble joined Johan Gustafsson for a Workflow Community Talk to showcase WorkflowHub, supporting FAIR sharing and reuse of over 1,200 registered compu ...

🎄 The ELIXIR-UK Advent Calendar is back! Every day in December, we’re sharing a highlight: • FAIRytales from our community • Stories for International Women’s Day • A major PHI-base update (hello PHI-base 5!) • And a fan favourite: Saskia Lawson-Tovey’s REDCap RDMbite follow along! 🎁

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🎁 7 RDM & data stewardship Strong UK representation in the ELIXIR RDM Community, with Munazah Andrabi, Xènia Pérez Sitjà and Nick Juty supporting data stewardship, training, curation and interoperability 🔗 elixiruknode.org/news/2025/su... #RDM #datastewardship #interoperability #FAIRdata #training

elixiruknode.orgInteroperability, data stewardship and skills at the ELITma courseIn May 2025, ELIXIR-UK members Xènia Pérez Sitjà (Earlham Institute) and Nick Juty (University of Manchester) took part in the ELITMa course on data managem ...

🎄 The ELIXIR-UK Advent Calendar is back! Every day in December, we’re sharing a highlight: • FAIRytales from our community • Stories for International Women’s Day • A major PHI-base update (hello PHI-base 5!) • And a fan favourite: Saskia Lawson-Tovey’s REDCap RDMbite follow along! 🎁

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The University of Warwick is now a formal member of ELIXIR-UK 🎉 Already welcomed at our 2025 All Hands, with Richard Stark's presentation; Prof. Sascha Ott on the Steering Committee and prior community involvement via Laura Cooper as an ELIXIR-UK Fellow. 🔗 elixiruknode.org/news/2025/un...

elixiruknode.orgUniversity of Warwick joins ELIXIR-UK as its 29th memberWarwick joins ELIXIR-UK, bringing bioinformatics, training and digital health expertise to strengthen national research support

What does the ELIXIR-UK community think about AI in research? We’ve published the write-up from our All Hands AI panel + World Café: skills, bias, data access, productivity and some real concerns about critical thinking and scraping This will shape our AI strategy elixiruknode.org/articles/202...

elixiruknode.orgCommunity insights on AI from the ELIXIR-UK All Hands 2025Summary of AI discussions at ELIXIR-UK All Hands 2025 on community perspectives about skills, bias, data access and infrastructure to inform future strategy.

🎄 The ELIXIR-UK Advent Calendar is back! Every day in December, we’re sharing a highlight: • FAIRytales from our community • Stories for International Women’s Day • A major PHI-base update (hello PHI-base 5!) • And a fan favourite: Saskia Lawson-Tovey’s REDCap RDMbite follow along! 🎁

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🎄 The ELIXIR-UK Advent Calendar is back! Every day in December, we’re sharing a highlight: • FAIRytales from our community • Stories for International Women’s Day • A major PHI-base update (hello PHI-base 5!) • And a fan favourite: Saskia Lawson-Tovey’s REDCap RDMbite follow along! 🎁

1 🎁 FAIRytales – personal stories written by our members on FAIR-related topics. This year’s first story was “Data and research governance – it’s a complex issue” by Liz Merrifield (Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd). elixiruknode.org/blog/2025/da...

elixiruknode.orgData and research governance – it’s a complex issue | ELIXIR-UKA FAIRytale by Liz Merrifield – a personal story about good data governance and data controllership from someone who understands the researcher’s persp ...

BioHackathon Europe brought together a diverse community earlier this month to co-develop standards, tools and workflows for data-driven life science research ELIXIR-UK contributed to projects spanning benchmarking, FAIR data, interoperability, workflows and more 🔗 elixiruknode.org/news/2025/bi...

elixiruknode.orgELIXIR-UK contributions to BioHackathon Europe 2025 | ELIXIR-UKELIXIR-UK teams contributed to key projects at BioHackathon Europe 2025, advancing FAIR data, interoperability, benchmarking and sustainable workflow practices.