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Specialist research IT

Sustainable, accessible research computing support.

Our Research IT team supports staff and students with high-performance computing, secure data storage, software development, and technical troubleshooting. 

We offer collaboration, guidance, grant proposal assistance, and specialist facilities to enhance research efficiency and quality.

Leverage our resources to accelerate your results, achieve your goals, and deliver real-world impact.

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Research IT team, IT Services

Access technical resources

Benefit from high-performance computing, secure data storage, and recommended software to enhance your research capabilities.

Facilities and infrastructure

Discover what's available to you at York, including high-performance computing, cloud, virtual machines and hardware support.

Data management

Wondering what to do with large, complex or confidential data? Understand your storage options and how to handle research data securely.

Specialist software

At York, you've got a range of industry-standard software and tools to help you with your research projects.

Get expert input on your project

Receive technical troubleshooting, workflow optimisation, and grant proposal assistance from our experienced research computing team. You can also take advantage of training, networking opportunities and collaborative support.

Research Software Engineers

Get specialist advice and knowledge. Work with Research Software Engineers throughout your project, from troubleshooting code to supporting grant applications.

Training and support

Find the support you need to take your project to the next level, including training materials, guidance, networking opportunities and contact options.

Viking, high-performance computing (HPC)

Experience fast processing speeds and powerful computing with Viking, our high-performance compute cluster. Equipped with multiple nodes, CPUs, GPUs, and vast memory and storage, Viking handles intensive datasets with ease.

Get started with Viking

  • System specs: service overview and spec list.
  • Viking docs: how to log in and step-by-step guidance.
  • Support: contacts and training if you have questions.

Sustainable and world-leading

Viking is housed in Sweden, in the forward-thinking EcoDataCenter – one of the most sustainable data centres in the world.

Our high-performance computing facility, based in Sweden. 

Research vision
Learn how the University is encouraging curiosity-driven and action-oriented research for public good.
Discover the University vision
Case studies
Discover how researchers are transforming their projects with cutting-edge IT, and how our facilities and support could help you.
Read case studies
Working group
The Research Computing Working Group is open to academic and IT Services staff, interested in supporting research computing across the University.
Learn about the working group
HPC Management Committee
The academic lead HPC management committee oversees matters relating to the management of University owned, procured or provided high performance computing.
Meet the committee

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Research IT team, IT Services