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Research software engineers in action

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Why the Research Software Engineering conference matters for government By Dimitrios Theodorakis, Scientific Software Engineer and Pierre Siddall, Foundation Scientific Software Engineer, Met Office  Following Research Software Engineering Day on 9 October, and our professional societies conference in September, we reflect on the vital role research software engineers (RSEs) play in government and the power of collaboration with partners.  Who are research software engineers?  Research software engineers like us combine professional software engineering …

Applications are open for the Royal Society Pairing Scheme  

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Civil Service applications are now open until Friday 21 November 2025 What is the Royal Society Pairing Scheme?  The Royal Society Pairing Scheme is a well-established collaboration between the Government Science & Engineering (GSE) Profession and The Royal Society. Each …

Applications are now open for Science and Engineering Fast Stream 2026

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Are you curious about science and engineering roles in government? Would you like to influence decision-making and policy using your science and engineering background? Then the Government Science and Engineering Fast Stream (SEFS) could be the career choice for you. …

GSE Leadership Values Masterclass: Leading through change  

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Over 150 members of the Government Science and Engineering (GSE) community gathered on 4 September, for a masterclass to explore how science and engineering leaders can lead through change. It was facilitated by Sophie Boldon, Deputy Director in the Government …

GSE leadership in action: Demonstrating our Leadership Values

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The Government Science and Engineering (GSE) Profession places a strong emphasis on leadership values. The four leadership values; integrity, collaboration, decisiveness, and inclusion, provide a framework for successful leadership. Michelle Hackett, Head of International Fisheries Science at the Department for …