Dear all,
We’re delighted to invite you to the upcoming UK Network for Sustainable Research (UKNSR) event:
Towards Sustainable Digital Research: Challenges, Mitigations and Opportunities
Wednesday 5th November 2025
10:00–15:00 (with lunch provided)
The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL
Hosted in collaboration with UKRI and The University of Manchester, this event brings together universities, funders and sector partners to explore how we can make Digital Research more sustainable — from data storage and software to computing infrastructure and governance.
You’ll hear from:
Martin Farley, UKRI Sustainability Advisor and founder of LEAF
Dr Loïc Lannelongue, creator of the Green D!sC certification and researcher in sustainable digital computing
Kirsty Pringle, Project Manager at the Software Sustainability Institute, University of Edinburgh
Following the keynote session, we’ll run a practical workshop to identify common challenges, map stakeholders, and develop shared actions to advance digital sustainability across the UK research sector.
The day will close with a UKNSR strategy discussion, reflecting on current initiatives and next steps for the network.
Optional social for UKNSR members:
Tuesday 4th November, 6pm onwards (venue TBC)
Please indicate during registration if you’d like to join the informal social the evening before.
Registration:
Eventbrite link
Accessibility & requirements:
If you have any specific needs or requirements, please note these in the registration form or contact srbmh@manchester.ac.uk by Friday 24th October.
We look forward to seeing many of you there for what promises to be an inspiring, sector-shaping discussion.
Best wishes,
Anna Lewis on behalf of
Dr Maggy Fostier
Associate Dean for Environmental Sustainability
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
The University of Manchester
On behalf of the UK Network for Sustainable Research (UKNSR)