This a guest blog post written by Dr Eleonora Mameli, Research Facilitator in the Digital Research Services team.
To help the research community get the best out of the University’s digital resources, the Research Facilitation Team has organised a diverse programme of events for the 2025–2026 academic year.
From research planning to high-performance computing, there is something for everyone interested in using digital tools in research.
Digital Research Conference
The University of Edinburgh’s Digital Research Conference will take place on 26 February 2026, bringing together researchers, students and staff working with digital and data-intensive methods.
This year’s themes include:
- AI in Research: Promise, Pitfalls & Practice
- Digital Research Infrastructure & the Future of Research Computing
- Interdisciplinary Digital Research: From Humanities to Medicine
- Ethics, Security & Integrity in Digital Research
- Green Digital Research Practices & Sustainability
- Embedding Digital Tools in Research, Innovation, Teaching & Learning
Abstract submissions are invited for posters, lightning talks, and oral presentations. The deadline for submissions is October 20th at 5pm.
Find out more on the Digital Research Conference webpage.
Event Series
Spotlight on Research Planning
Join this bite-sized online seminar series, running every Tuesday from 21 October to 25 November at 12 pm. Open to academics, research support staff and postgraduate researchers, the sessions will cover:
- Data and computing cost estimation
- Research data management
- DMPOnline
- Project management
- Copyright and licensing
- Open Science Framework
More information at Spotlight on: Research Planning.
Introduction to Digital Research Services
The introduction to Digital Research Services (DRS) webinar runs on various dates throughout the semester.
It is perfect for newcomers, early career researchers (ECRs), or anyone who wants to get started with the University’s digital research tools and services.
HPC in Focus
Explore High-Performance Computing (HPC) through a mix of online and in-person sessions.
These events showcase the University’s research infrastructure, services and support, featuring expert insights, hands-on training, and networking opportunities.
Upcoming sessions will spotlight ARCHER2, the national supercomputer, and Eddie, the University’s local HPC cluster.
More details at HPC in focus training.
On-demand resource: Induction Video Series
If you would like to explore the University’s digital tools and services at your own pace, our Induction Video Series is a great place to start.
This collection of short videos is designed to help you navigate and make the most of the University’s digital tools, services, and resources.
Each video supports a stage of the research lifecycle, from planning and design to publishing and sharing data.
Watch the induction videos here.
If you would like to stay up to date with upcoming events and resources, keep an eye on the Digital Research Services website!