Reducing the environmental impact of research software

Online, 2:00–3:30pm (GMT), Thursday 16th January.

Are you interested in making research software more sustainable? This interactive online meeting will bring people together to discuss how we can reduce the environmental footprint of research software.

What to expect

• Insights into the environmental challenges of research software.
• Breakout discussions on tools, communities, and future plans.
• Opportunities to share and connect with peers.

Event programme

2:00–2:10pm: Welcome and Introduction to the Green RSE SIG 

• Kirsty Pringle: Overview and introduction to the Special Interest Group
• GREENER principles for RSEs 

2:10–2:25pm: The NetDRIVE Project 

• Martin Jukes: NetDRIVE: Network for Sustainable Digital Research Infrastructure Vision and Expertise

2:25–2:40pm: Lightning talks (so far!)

• Jim Procter: Sustainable Computing vs AI?
• Giuditta Parolini: Free Learning Resources for Green Software
• Jessica Huntley: Grassroots Sustainability Initiatives at STFC
• Colin Suaze: Climate Aware Task Scheduler (CATS)

2:40–3:15pm: Breakout groups 

• Interactive breakout discussions

3:15–3:30pm: Report back and wrap-up 

• Summary of breakout discussions.
• Closing remarks.

Links

Attendance is free but registration is required.

Please complete this form if you would like to give a short (two-minute) lightning talk at the Green RSE launch event.