STFC Scientific Computing
Where advanced computing accelerates scientific discovery
STFC Scientific Computing is an international centre of excellence for advanced computing expertise and digital research infrastructure.
We provide the vital skills and tools required for modern research and innovation through our depth of expertise and knowledge, combined
with our global network of partners and internationally renowned facilities.
Programmes
ALC
The Ada Lovelace Centre (ALC) is an integrated, cross-disciplinary, data intensive science centre, for better use of the research carried out at STFC’s large scale national facilities. It has the potential to transform research at the facilities through a multi-disciplinary approach to data processing, computer simulation and data analytics.
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Spinal health gets a boost from scientific software
Spinal health gets a boost from scientific software
Software developed by STFC Scientific Computing with funding from two of its key programmes has helped a research team turn complex 3D X-ray images into precise measurements of how the collagen fibres in the spine’s discs respond when put under pressure.
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New AI Project Could Transform How Experimental Science is Done in The Lab
New AI Project Could Transform How Experimental Science is Done in The Lab
Imagine a world where experiments can run faster, smarter, and even partly on their own. That’s exactly what a new UKRI-STFC project is aiming to do—by using artificial intelligence (AI) to help run experiments and make sense of huge amounts of scientific data.
Led by STFC’s Ada Lovelace Centre (ALC), the Autonomous Laboratories project brings together experts from STFC Scientific Computing, Diamond Light Source, and the Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure Programme (PSDI). With almost £125,000 of funding from EPSRC’s AI for Science grant, the research team is working on ways to use AI to change how experiments are performed, sorting information and making smart decisions during experiments and improve how scientists analyse results.
Research and Expertise
We have skills and expertise across the following themes:
Platforms and Services
Our platforms and services range from data management and computing clusters, to software programmes and training courses, helping to facilitate research and innovation worldwide.
Software
STFC Scientific Computing has pioneered a range of innovative supporting software for research communities.
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Case Studies
Addressing Industry Challenges with Materials Modelling
AI: The Next Big Thing for Accelerating Material Science Experiments
Automated computer workflow opens up opportunities for a greener future
Can My Cheeseburger Harm Me? Using Computers to Study E. coli Genomics
Catering to the bespoke data analysis needs of scientific facilities using the Ada platform
Computational software saves time, energy and costs for research experiments
DAFNI helps safeguard UK against climate change risk
Developing Algorithms to Solve Real-World Problems
Efficiently and Discretely Modelling Shallow Water Flows
Enabling Remote Data Analysis During the COVID Pandemic and Beyond
