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HAI-End

The HAI-End (High-End Computing and AI Empowerment for DRI Professionals) grant supports the creation of a national training and development programme aimed at advancing the skills and careers of professionals working within the UK’s Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI).

The programme focuses on hands-on upskilling, linking training to real research projects and codes, and creating a shared knowledge base that documents best practices, technical insights, and critical evaluations. Cohorts will also present their outcomes and share their expertise with the wider research community during the annual Durham HPC/AI Days event.
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Beyond training, HAI-End addresses broader challenges in the DRI ecosystem, including:

  • Limited career progression for research software professionals.

  • Lack of recognition for software development contributions.

  • Institutional promotion barriers that undervalue technical achievements.

By addressing these challenges, the HAI-End grant seeks to bolster the UK’s research infrastructure, improve collaboration among councils, and create sustainable career pathways for those advancing innovation in computational and data-intensive research

HAI-End resources

As part of the HAI-End project, dedicated revision materials have been developed to support its training activities. One of the key offerings is the High-Performance Computing Concepts course, designed to introduce a wide range of stakeholders to the essential concepts and practices of HPC.

The course features a curated series of animated video materials, making the content both engaging and interactive. These videos are complemented by an online learning module hosted on the DiRAC Training Academy, providing participants with structured learning pathways and resources to reinforce their understanding.

This integrated approach ensures that learners—whether new to HPC or seeking to refresh their knowledge—can develop a strong foundation in the principles and applications of high-end computing.

  • Knowledge graph

    Navigate the course knowledge graph to choose your learning pathway
    Knowledge graph HPC course
  • Taster lecture

    Watch this animated lecture to learn more about Flynn's Taxonomy!
    Screenshot of taster lecture

Knowledge graph

Navigate the course knowledge graph to choose your learning pathway
Knowledge graph HPC course

Taster lecture

Watch this animated lecture to learn more about Flynn's Taxonomy!
Screenshot of taster lecture
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If you have a project idea, would like to host a training event, or wish to partner with HAI-End, we’d love to hear from you.

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