About the project 

Cloud-SPAN deploys high quality learning resources that will train researchers to effectively generate and analyse a range of 'omics data using Cloud computing resources. 

The Cloud-SPAN project was established in March 2021 initially as a 2-year collaboration between the University of York and The Software Sustainability Institute funded by the UKRI innovation scholars award, project reference: MR/V038680/1.  Additional funding from the Natural Environment Research Council, project references: NE/X006999/1 and NE/Y003527/1 will allow us to extend the project until January 2024. See below to discover the different training courses and and learning materials which are related to the project. 

Genomics Course

This course is based on Carpentries materials introduces the foundations of Genomics and Bioinformatics and will take place three times. View further information on the Genomics course.

Advanced Modules

Advanced modules covering specialised knowledge and skills required to generate and analyse 'omics data using Cloud HPC resources will be delivered three times. These will include experimental design, statistical modules and deployment of cloud-based containerised instances for exemplar workflows. They will form a complete teaching and training resource that can be used for online tutor-led workshops or self-paced learning.

Cloud Administration Guides

Cloud Administration Guides will enable HPC workflows as "production" instances which can be used by institutional RSE, RDM or HPC Teams to run or support specialised skills modules with their own resources. The Guides will be supported by in person training by Cloud-SPAN systems administrators. 

Learning Paths 

You will have the flexibility to select different modules which differ in starting point and length to cater to researchers at a variety of careers stages with differing levels of previous experience. 

Diversity Scholarships

Underrepresented groups in research and HPC will be eligible to apply for financial support in order to participate in online or in-person training. View further information on scholarships. 

Code Retreats and Mentoring

Learners will have have the opportunity to attend code retreats and benefit from mentoring to provide them both the skills and the self-confidence to apply methods to their own research questions and data. 

Community of Practice

We hope to establish a welcoming online community to support learners, including self-paced learners, in the application of training materials to their own research data. 

Funding 

The Cloud-SPAN project was established in March 2021 initially as a 2-year collaboration between the University of York and The Software Sustainability Institute funded by the UKRI innovation scholars award, project reference: MR/V038680/1.  Additional funding from the Natural Environment Research Council, project references: NE/X006999/1 and NE/Y003527/1 will allow us to extend the project until January 2024.