DisCouRSE Community Conduits
To maximise the reach and impact of DisCouRSE, we work with individuals who act as community conduits, bridging multiple digital research technical professional (dRTP) communities. Conduits help share information through trusted networks that may not be accessible via standard channels, ensuring opportunities, events, and activities reach those who could benefit most.
What Our Conduits Do
Our conduits support DisCouRSE by:
- Sharing communications - including funding calls, events, and opportunities - within their networks (Teams/Slack channels, mailing lists, or community meetings).
- Signposting communities - helping identify groups or individuals not yet engaged with DisCouRSE.
- Providing light-touch feedback - sharing insights from their communities to help shape DisCouRSE activities and priorities.
Meet Our Conduits
Ric Campbell, Data Manager (The University of Sheffield)
Ric Campbell works in research data management, supporting researchers in organising, maintaining, and enabling effective use of research data.
Martin O’Reilly, Data Scientist Analyst AI and Machine Learning Specialist (Alan Turning Institute)
Martin O’Reilly is a data scientist and researcher in artificial intelligence and machine learning. His work focuses on applying data science and advanced analytics to real-world research challenges.
Louise Saul, Data Steward (University of Southampton)
Louise works as a data steward, supporting researchers in the responsible management, sharing, and reuse of research data. She promotes best practices in data governance and FAIR data principles.
Chris Langridge, Head of Operations and Strategy at the Centre for Advanced Research Computing, University College London
Chris is the Head of Operations and Strategy for the Centre for Advanced Research Computing (ARC), overseeing a wide range of operational and strategic objectives to support delivery of a range of services and research. He is responsible for overseeing departmental processes surrounding core operational activities, such as Finance, HR, IT and Estates, as well as Education and Research, ensuring support of the strategic vision of the department.
Zoe Payne, Systems Administrator (EPCC)
Zoe is a systems administrator at EPCC, the supercomputing centre at the University of Edinburgh. She supports high-performance computing and research infrastructure used by a wide range of research communities.
Alessandro Felder, BioImaging (ULC and BioImaging Groups)
Alessandro Felder works in the BioImaging research community, supporting advanced imaging technologies and computational image analysis. His work bridges experimental imaging and digital research methods.
David Young, Astrophysics (Queen University Belfast)
David is an astrophysics researcher at Queen’s University Belfast. His work contributes to the astrophysics research community and broader digital research infrastructure networks.
Want to Become a Conduit?
Help us connect and strengthen dRTP communities! Conduits share information, signpost networks, and provide feedback to shape DisCouRSE activities.
Get in touch: arc.discourse@ucl.ac.uk
We’re especially looking for experience in:
- Digital research
- Data management
- Research infrastructure
- Research technology leadership