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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ALC

CoSeC

DAFNI

IRIS e-infrastructure

PSDI

News spotlight

Computational software saves time, energy and costs for research experiments

Developed by STFC Scientific Computing, the ‘FitBenchmarking’ software package is enabling researchers to focus on their scientific research by identifying the “fitting” algorithm that is the best fit for their research data, whilst saving both time and energy costs. To find out more, please click the link below.

FitBenchmarking case study

Research and Expertise

We have skills and expertise across the following themes:

AI for Science

Computational Biology and Imaging

Computational Engineering

Computational Materials and Molecular Sciences

Computational Mathematics

Cyber Security

Data Engineering

Open Science

Operations

Software Engineering

Systems Infrastructure

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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.