ELIXIR-UK

Turning up the signal for the UK Human and Health Data Communities

Xenia — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:33:44 +0000

HDR UK joins ELIXIR-UK to amplify voices and exchange knowledge across the UK human data research infrastructure and health data landscapes.

Measuring progress on gender balance in ELIXIR leadership

Xenia — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:34:26 +0000

A new case study from ELIXIR’s leadership and diversity mentoring programme, ELEAD, shows early evidence that the initiative is supporting women’s progression into leadership roles and contributing to culture change […]

ELIXIR-UK members awarded DisCouRSE Flexible Funding for inclusive dRTP leadership pilot

Xenia — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:07:00 +0000

Members are awarded DisCouRSE Flexible Fund support for PeerLadder, a new peer-mentoring pilot advancing inclusive leadership for digital Research Technical Professionals across UK research-performing organisations.

Contributing to national discussions on training for digital research professionals

Xenia — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:38:55 +0000

ELIXIR-UK contributed to a national meeting on strengthening and coordinating training provision for digital Research Technical Professionals (dRTPs), highlighting its role in life science training and data stewardship through national and European infrastructure.

Checking the paperwork: identifying trusted people for sensitive data access

Xenia — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:03:41 +0000

The Safe People Registry is an open-source tool developed by HDR UK to support consistent assessment to access sensitive data. ELIXIR-UK highlights its relevance through community discussion and open development.

Nothing but benefits: embedding my ELIXIR-UK material in university teaching

Xenia — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

As an ELIXIR-UK Fellow, Andrew Mason developed a suite of teaching materials that now underpin modules, workshops and research training at the University of York. By adapting videos and resources for diverse learners, he has strengthened data skills across the department and expanded engagement with ELIXIR-UK’s training resources.

Community insights on AI: reflections from the ELIXIR-UK All Hands 2025

Xenia — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:54:30 +0000

This report summarises the discussions from the AI panel and World Café sessions at the ELIXIR-UK All Hands 2025 meeting. The conversations capture community perspectives on the opportunities, risks and needs surrounding AI in research, offering background material to inform upcoming ELIXIR-UK strategy work.

University of Warwick joins ELIXIR-UK to strengthen UK bioinformatics support

Xenia — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The University of Warwick has joined ELIXIR-UK, strengthening national bioinformatics and digital health support. Warwick contributes extensive training expertise, a growing Bioinformatics Clinic model, and international resources.

ELIXIR-UK members selected for the BioFAIR Fellowship

Xenia — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:56:10 +0000

5 members of the ELIXIR-UK community have been selected for the inaugural national Fellowship supporting FAIR data and workflow practices across the UK. Their involvement reflects ELIXIR-UK’s growing role in strengthening reproducibility, interoperability and capability within UK life sciences.

ELIXIR-UK contributions to BioHackathon Europe 2025

Xenia — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Earlier this month, ELIXIR-UK contributors took part in BioHackathon Europe 2025, leading and supporting projects that advanced FAIR data, benchmarking, interoperability and sustainable workflow development across the ELIXIR ecosystem.