FutuRSI

[EN Version] Save the date: September 25th, 2026, 09:00 am!

📝 During the deRSE Collaboration Workshop, we’ll be conducting an interactive role play session: Help us discover additional strengths and hidden weaknesses in our ideas for a German Research Software Institution (RSI)! All of this in a playful manner.

🏛️ The deRSE Collaboration Workshop takes places between September 23-25th, 2026, in Göttingen. Researchers and anyone interested can network here during several sessions on current topics related to research software development.

➡️ Follow this link for further information: https://www.sub.uni-goettingen.de/en/about-us/public-events/event-calendar/event/derse-collaboration-workshop-2026

#RSE #ResearchSoftware #deRSE

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 A Research Software Institution (RSI) in Germany should collaborate with established initiatives and organisations in the country. But what form should international collaboration with other institutions take?

🙌 The sixth and final post in our current blog post series is devoted to this topic. We analysed 19 research and infrastructure institutions from Germany, Europe and North America to gain key insights for the design of a nationwide RSI in Germany. Please feel free to share your thoughts and feedback in the comments!

➡️ Link: https://www.futursi.de/newsfeed/simins_6of6_int-collab/

#RSE #ResearchSoftware

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 How should a national research software institution develop?

At deRSE26, we discussed this with the community – key points: recognition of software, better career paths, more networking, and sustainable structures. Central: advocacy for RSEs and research software.

💡 Now you can actively support or contribute to our project: https://www.futursi.de/join/

Read the blog for key insights 👇
https://www.futursi.de/newsfeed/derse_community_feedback_blogpost/

🇩🇪 FutuRSI: Ein Jahr auf dem Weg zu einer nationalen Research Software Institution🚀

Am letzten Tag der deRSE26 in Stuttgart spricht Dr. Florian Mannseicher (de-RSE e.V.) über Stand und Potenzial von RSE in Deutschland. Einblicke in ein Jahr Projektentwicklung – und wie ihr die Zukunft von RSE mitgestalten könnt.

Infos: https://events.hifis.net/event/2945/contributions/21135/

#RSE #deRSE #ResearchSoftware

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 How should the RSE community be involved in a Research Software Institution (RSI) in Germany?

👉 Read about our thoughts and arguments regarding this question in the third blogpost of our current blogpost series. We analysed 19 research and infrastructure institutions from Germany, Europe and North America to gain key insights for the design of a nationwide RSI in Germany. Please feel free to share your thoughts and feedback in the comments!

➡️ Link: https://www.futursi.de/newsfeed/simins_3of6_community/

#RSE #ResearchSoftware

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 A research software institution (RSI) in Germany needs financial stability – but what is the best strategy for achieving this?

👉 We explore this question in depth in the second post of our new blog series. We analysed 19 research and infrastructure institutions from Germany, Europe and North America to gain key insights for the design of a nationwide RSI in Germany. Please feel free to share your thoughts and feedback in the comments!

➡️ Link: https://www.futursi.de/newsfeed/simins_2of6_funding/

#RSE #ResearchSoftware

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 FutuRSI: One year into conceptualising a German Research Software Institution🚀

On the final day of deRSE26 in Stuttgart, Dr Florian Mannseicher (de-RSE e.V.) will present the status quo and potential of RSE in Germany. Join us for insights from our first project year and help shape the future of RSE.

Info: https://events.hifis.net/event/2945/contributions/21135/

#RSE #deRSE26 #ResearchSoftware

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 On June 3rd, RSE Day Berlin & Brandenburg will take place at the “Matters of Activity” Cluster of Excellence at HU Berlin. We’ll have our own booth there and, together with other attendees, will advocate for the stronger and sustainable expansion of research software in Germany – additional information will follow soon!

➡️ Further information on the RSE-Day: https://www.berlin-university-alliance.de/en/commitments/research-quality/events/2026/2026-06-03-RS-Day.html

#RSE #ResearchSoftware

🇩🇪 World Café auf der deRSE Conference 2026 ☕

Wir laden die RSE-Community ein, Ideen und Erwartungen zu einer zukünftigen nationalen Research Software Institution in Deutschland einzubringen.

Themen sind unter anderem:
- Services
- Community
- Institutionelle Struktur
- Advocacy & Policy

Am 04. März 2026 um 13:30. Mach mit!

Weitere Informationen zur Veranstaltung: https://events.hifis.net/event/2945/contributions/21095/

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#ResearchSoftware
#deRSE

The 2026 International RSE Survey is live! 🚀
This survey runs only every 3-4 years. If your work includes developing codes for academic research, you could help us understand the opinions of the community. Every response counts!

For Germany: de-RSE and the FutuRSI initiative have collaborated with the Software Sustainability Institute (UK) to add special questions about the evolution of our national RSE ecosystem.
Take the survey now: https://lnkd.in/eniwZpgn
#RSE #ResearchSoftware

🇩🇪 Wie sollte sich eine nationale Forschungssoftware-Institution entwickeln?

Auf der deRSE26 haben wir mit der Community diskutiert – mit klaren Ergebnissen: Anerkennung von Software, bessere Karrierewege, mehr Vernetzung und nachhaltige Strukturen. Zentral dabei: Fürsprache für RSEs und Forschungssoftware.

💡 Jetzt kannst du unser Projekt aktiv unterstützen oder mitgestalten: https://www.futursi.de/de/join/

Unsere wichtigsten Erkenntnisse👇
https://www.futursi.de/de/newsfeed/derse_community_feedback_blogpost/

#RSE #deRSE #researchsoftware

deRSE26: Thank you for the wonderful time!👍

Looking back on deRSE26, we would like to sincerely thank everyone who came forward to talk to us about the future of RSE in Germany.

You have helped us gain new perspectives on the task of our project. Stay up to date with further conference contributions from our project by following us here or on LinkedIn and Bluesky!

See you soon!
Project website: https://www.futursi.de

#RSE #ResearchSoftware #deRSE

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 World Café at deRSE Conference 2026 ☕

We invite the RSE community to share ideas and expectations for a potential national Research Software Institution in Germany.

Topics include:
- services
- community
- institutional structure
- advocacy & policy

March 4, 2026, 1:30 PM. Join us!
Find more Information on the event here: https://events.hifis.net/event/2945/contributions/21095/

#RSE
#ResearchSoftware
#deRSE

Meet us at #deRSE26 👋
March 3–5 | deRSE Conference 2026

FutuRSI will be there throughout the entire conference. Visit our booth and share your thoughts on what a Research Software Institution in Germany should provide.
Looking forward to welcome you at our booth at the deRSE 2026!

Learn more about the conference: [https://events.hifis.net/event/2945/]

#RSE #ResearchSoftware #deRSE

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 What are the best terms to use to define the research software ecosystem in Germany and its components?

💬 This is the question that kicks off our current discussion on the adhocracy.plus participation platform! Here, your opinions and experiences can help us tailor our project even more closely to your perspective. We look forward to your participation!

➡️ Link: https://adhocracy.plus/futursi/projects/discussing-the-research-software-ecosystem/
➡️ Further information: https://www.futursi.de/newsfeed/discussion_ecosystem/

#RSE #ResearchSoftware

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 RSE Day: We Want to Hear from You!

Tomorrow at RSE Day in Berlin, we’d like to ask the community about its needs: What kind of support do projects require when it comes to RSE support at the national and local levels? What specific use cases have there been so far? What kinds of structures could be helpful? Come join us—we look forward to hearing about your experiences! 🙌

Whether in person or online, we’re interested in your thoughts on our approach to establishing a German institution for research software. Feel free to share them in the comments!

➡️ More information about our vision: https://www.futursi.de/newsfeed/3rd_inperson_meeting_goettingen/

#RSE #ResearchSoftware

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 News: The Future FutuRSI Wants to Build!

At our last in-person meeting, we discussed initial ideas for a nationwide research software institution (RSI). To keep it simple: With the help of a “Nexus,” we aim to connect contributors and initiatives within the German research software ecosystem. You can find detailed information in our new blogpost!

➡️ Here you’ll find our new blogpost: https://www.futursi.de/newsfeed/3rd_inperson_meeting_goettingen/

#RSE #ResearchSoftware

Die Internationale RSE-Umfrage 2026 ist live! 🚀
Diese findet nur alle 3–4 Jahre statt. Wenn deine Arbeit die Entwicklung von Code für die akademische Forschung umfasst, hilf uns, die Perspektiven der Community besser zu verstehen. Jede Teilnahme zählt!
Für Deutschland: de-RSE und die FutuRSI-Initiative haben gemeinsam mit dem SSI (UK) zusätzliche Fragen zur Entwicklung unseres nationalen RSE-Ökosystems integriert.

Jetzt an der Umfrage teilnehmen: https://lnkd.in/eniwZpgn
#RSE #ResearchSoftware

🇩🇪 ✍ Warum braucht Deutschland eine nationale Forschungssoftware-Einrichtung? Lesen Sie den vierten Blogbeitrag einer sechsteiligen Serie von FutuRSI.
https://www.futursi.de/de/newsfeed/4of6_proven_reference_models/


🇬🇧 ✍ Why does Germany need a national research software institution? Read the fourth blog post in a six-part series by FutuRSI.
https://www.futursi.de/newsfeed/4of6_proven_reference_models/

[EN Version]
📆 Save the date: on September 8th, Florian Mannseicher, project coordinator of FutuRSI, will present a framework on the sustainable shaping of a research software ecosystem in Germany at the International Research Software Conference 2026 (IRSC26)!

🌍 The International Research Software Conference (IRSC) is a new conference organised by the Research Software Alliance (ReSA) and will be colocated with the #RSECon26 at the University of Sheffield, UK. The global RSE community is welcome to participate in the diverse program and the future development of research software during the rise of artificial intelligence.

➡️ Follow this link for further information: https://www.researchsoft.org/irsc/

#RSE #ResearchSoftware #IRSC26

[DE Version] Save the date: 25. September 2026, 09:00 Uhr!

📝 Im Rahmen des deRSE Collaboration Workshops wollen wir eine interaktive Session in Form eines Rollenspiels durchführen: Helft uns dabei, Schwächen sowie Stärken für unsere ersten Ideen einer Forschungssoftware-Institution (RSI) in Deutschland zu finden! Das alles in einer spielerischen Art.

🏛️ Der deRSE Collaboration Workshop findet zwischen dem 23.-25. September 2026 in Göttingen statt. Forscher*innen sowie Interessierte können sich hier in mehreren Sessions zu aktuellen Themen rund um Forschungssoftware-Entwicklung vernetzen.

➡️ Klickt auf diesen Link für weitere Infos: https://www.sub.uni-goettingen.de/en/about-us/public-events/event-calendar/event/derse-collaboration-workshop-2026

#RSE #deRSE #ResearchSoftware

🇩🇪 Was wäre eine Maßnahme, die das heutige Ökosystem für Forschungssoftware in Deutschland stärken würde?

Teilen Sie Ihre Gedanken in den Kommentaren mit. 👇

Wenn Sie sich eingehender mit dieser Frage beschäftigen möchten, nehmen Sie an der FutuRSI-Diskussion auf Adhocracy teil. Wir bündeln Perspektiven aus der gesamten Forschungssoftware-Community, um das Ökosystem besser zu verstehen, Chancen zu identifizieren und das Konzept für eine zukünftige deutsche Forschungssoftware-Institution zu entwickeln. Nehmen Sie hier an der Diskussion teil:

https://adhocracy.plus/futursi/projects/discussing-the-research-software-ecosystem/

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 What's one thing that would make today's research software ecosystem in Germany stronger?

Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇

If you'd like to explore the question in more depth, join the FutuRSI discussion on Adhocracy. We're bringing together perspectives from across the research software community to better understand the ecosystem, identify opportunities, and inform the concept for a future German Research Software Institution. Join the conversation here:

https://adhocracy.plus/futursi/projects/discussing-the-research-software-ecosystem/

🇩🇪 Welche Faktoren sind für die Gestaltung der Nachhaltigkeit einer Forschungssoftware-Institution (RSI) in Deutschland wichtig?
💡 Ideen und Beispiele, wie man diese Frage beantworten könnte, stehen im fünften Beitrag unserer aktuellen Blogpost-Reihe. 19 Forschungs- und Infrastrukturinstitutionen aus Deutschland, Europa und Nordamerika wurden analysiert, um wichtige Erkenntnisse für die Konzeptionierung einer bundesweiten RSI in Deutschland zu gewinnen. Schreibt uns eure Meinung sowie Feedback gerne in die Kommentare!

Link: https://www.futursi.de/de/newsfeed/simins_5of6_infra-sustain/

#RSE #ResearchSoftware #FutuRSI

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 What factors are important when designing the sustainability of a Research Software Institution (RSI) in Germany?

💡 Ideas and examples of how to answer this question can be found in the fifth article of our current blog post series. We analysed 19 research and infrastructure institutions from Germany, Europe and North America to gain key insights for the design of a nationwide RSI in Germany. Please feel free to share your thoughts and feedback in the comments!

Link: https://www.futursi.de/newsfeed/simins_5of6_infra-sustain/

#RSE #ResearchSoftware

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Research software developers deserve well-defined career paths and recognition for their work. How can a Research Software Institution (RSI) in Germany improve this situation?

💡 Ideas and examples of how to answer this question can be found in the fourth article of our current blog post series. We analysed 19 research and infrastructure institutions from Germany, Europe and North America to gain key insights for the design of a nationwide RSI in Germany. Please feel free to share your thoughts and feedback in the comments!

➡️ Link: https://www.futursi.de/newsfeed/simins_4of6_people/

#RSE #ResearchSoftware

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The International RSE-Survey 2026 has shown that 85% of respondents would support the establishment of a Research Software Institution (RSI) in Germany! But what exactly should such an institution do?

We explore these and other insights into the views and needs of the RSE community in Germany in our new blog post. Based on the survey’s findings, we discuss the key takeaways for our project.

➡️ Take a look now: https://www.futursi.de/newsfeed/international_survey/

About the survey: The “International RSE Survey 2026” was carried out by the UK Software Sustainability Institute until the end of March. The aim was to gain a clearer picture of the day-to-day lives and work of RSEs worldwide.

➡️ Click here for the results: https://www.software.ac.uk/news/rse-survey-data-release

#RSE #ResearchSoftware

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 A central body OR shared responsibility: Which governance structure would be ideal for a Research Software Institution (RSI) in Germany?

👉 We explore this question in depth in the first post of our new blog series. We analysed 19 research and infrastructure institutions from Germany, Europe and North America to gain key insights for the design of a nationwide RSI in Germany. Please feel free to share your thoughts and feedback in the comments!

➡️ Link: https://www.futursi.de/newsfeed/simins_1of6_governance/

#RSE #ResearchSoftware