We have prepared this discussion paper to support conversations within and outside IT Services about the strategic approach we will take in support of the University’s strategic framework, Birmingham 2026. In recent weeks we have held a series of workshops for Professional Services staff, academics and researchers; and workshops specifically for IT Services staff. At … Continue reading “Digital Strategic Framework: Discussion Paper”
Category: Research
Paul Hatton retires after exceptionally long service
Long ago, before many of you were born – back when 1.44 MB on a floppy disc and beating your office mates to the shared terminal were the things that the occupants of the Computer Centre dreamed of – a bright young engineer named Paul Hatton joined IT Services from Cambridge University, via Rolls Royce … Continue reading “Paul Hatton retires after exceptionally long service”
IT Services Launches BEAR Cloud for Research
We are delighted to announce the launch of BEAR Cloud — an ‘on demand’ service for computationally/data intensive research, developed by the Research Computing Team in IT Services To celebrate, a one day conference took place in the Bramall Concert Hall on Friday 21st October. The event, opened by Professor Tim Softley, PVC for Research and … Continue reading “IT Services Launches BEAR Cloud for Research”