Global gathering of research software funders sets the agenda for supporting sustainable research software

Funding organisations and those that support research software came together to explore how to effectively support both new and existing research software during the International Funders Workshop: The Future of Research Software. The crucial role of software in research is becoming increasingly apparent, as is the urgent need to sustain it and to invest in the people who develop and maintain it. Increased focus on research software will accelerate innovation, reduce information-sharing gaps, encourage innovation, and promote reproducibility, amongst other benefits. Read the report below or the short blog post from the Research Software Alliance