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FutuRSI is a joint initiative of universities, research institutes and associations working on the topic of research software engineering.
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10. February 2026
The International Research Software Engineer (RSE) Survey is live! If you develop research software in Germany, this is your chance to shape what comes next.
Take the survey here: https://www.researchsoftwaresurvey.org
This year’s survey includes specific questions about a potential national research software institution in Germany—what it should prioritise, how it might be structured, and how it could best support the RS ecosystem. Those responses will feed directly into FutuRSI’s work as we develop concrete concepts.
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Training and continuing education in Research Software Engineering (RSE) are a crucial component for fostering sustainable and high-quality research software. FutuRSI sees it as one of its tasks to compile existing offerings in Germany and explore ways to broaden access and complement these offerings effectively.
During the TEACH V conference in Berlin (Talking about Education Across Communities in Helmholtz, September 29 - October 1, 2025, Berlin), FutuRSI organised a 30-minute workshop to discuss this topic with instructors from the Helmholtz Association.
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