Get involved

Welcome to Nordic-RSE!

Our community thrives through the people who take part in it - by learning, sharing, or helping it grow. Whether you’re here to explore or to contribute, for a few minutes or a longer commitment, your participation matters.

Enjoy and explore

Nordic-RSE is community first. You do not need to contribute to support. We offer multiple ways to enjoy and explore:

Keep up with community news

Sign up to our mailing list to receive info on upcoming events and community matters. You may also follow us on Mastodon, LinkedIn or BlueSky.

Connect to the community

Our Zulip chat, shared with our friends at CodeRefinery, is the heart of our community. It’s a low-barrier, welcoming place to connect, ask questions, and exchange ideas. By signing up (free and easy with a valid email address), you can:

  • Follow what’s happening in the Nordic RSE community
  • Join event planning and discussions
  • Share and discover ideas, tips, and tools
  • Post or find job opportunities
  • Enjoy occasional fun and informal exchanges

You’ll find us in the #nordic-rse channel on https://coderefinery.zulipchat.com/.

If you're new to Zulip, check out our Zulip manual to get started.

Discover our events

The Nordic-RSE association organizes events to bring the community together, share knowledge, and inspire collaboration.

  • Conference: Our main community gathering, featuring talks, discussions, and networking opportunities around research software engineering.
  • Seminars: Previously held regularly to highlight projects and ideas. It is currently on hold, and we’re looking for new organizers to help bring them back.

Whether you're attending or helping to organize, our events are a great way to connect and contribute.

Drop by for a coffee chat

Our weekly virtual coffee break is an informal space to meet others interested in research software engineering.

Everyone is welcome, no registration needed, just come and say hei/hej/moi/hæ/halló/tere/čau/labas/hi!

We chat about a mix of topics, mostly RSE-related, and it’s a great way to connect, share experiences, or simply listen in.

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Support and shape the community

If you like what we do and want to support the work in any capacity, consider the following options:

Support and strengthen Nordic-RSE

Joining the Nordic-RSE association is a way to support and strengthen the research software engineering community across the Nordic region. Your membership helps:

  • Fund community activities and events through a modest annual fee
  • Increase our visibility and impact by growing our member base
  • Give you voting rights on important decisions
  • Invite you to participate in the general assembly

Join the association by filling in the membership form and pay the membership fee to become member for one year.

Collaborate and coordinate

Every two weeks, Nordic-RSE members and contributors meet for a community Zoom call. These sessions are open to anyone interested in helping shape the community’s activities. Whether you can contribute a few minutes or a few days, your time and input are always welcome.

The purpose of the call is to:

  • Coordinate upcoming events and initiatives
  • Share updates and reports from past activities
  • Discuss ideas and opportunities for collaboration

It’s a great way to stay involved and contribute to the direction of Nordic-RSE, whether you’re organizing, supporting, or just curious.

Help lead the community

The Nordic-RSE association is guided by a board — a small group of volunteers who take care of the essentials like budgeting, paperwork, and making sure the association stays on track.

The board meets when needed, usually twice a year, and works to support the broader goals of the community.

Once a year, all members of Nordic-RSE are invited to the annual meeting. It’s a chance to reflect on the past year, look ahead, and make decisions together. During the meeting, the board and other officials are elected, and the membership fee is set. If other topics are on the agenda, they’ll be shared in the invitation.