The University’s Research Facilities and Equipment Database which ultimately feeds into ‘equipment.data’, the national equipment portal for UK HE research facilities and equipment has been up and running for 10 months and is gaining great momentum.

Following the launch of the RCUK Equipment Guidelines requiring greater sharing and collaboration, which resulted in the launch of the national equipment portal, the team would be keen to hear from colleagues within the University who have experience of collaborating and sharing equipment and facilities. Whether it’s been internally, locally within our region or nationally across the UK, they want to hear about your experiences. All feedback would be greatly appreciated and will contribute to EPSRC reporting on the sharing landscape. Please contact Louise Payne.