Getting started with 44Net Connect?

We’re seeing it used for everything from personal tinkering to regional networks, club systems, and EmComm.

This post covers what 44Net Connect is and how to get up and running: https://www.ardc.net/introducing-44net-connect-a-simpler-way-to-access-44net/.

Going to @hamvention? Stop by our booth in Building 1 if you have any questions!

#44net #44netconnect #amateurradio #digitalcommunications #networking

Threads outage leaves users stranded as Meta stays silent amid widespread glitches

https://thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-to-know/tech-news/threads-outage/

Going to @hamvention? So are we.

Drop by our booth or stop by our forum. We've got more details in our latest blog post: https://www.ardc.net/ardc-at-hamvention-2026/.

#ardc #hamvention #hamvention2026 #amateurradio #digitalcommunications #44net

I'm happy to reveal that I have finally managed to get a new internship scheme launched at my College! I want a Digital Communications Intern to join my team at The Royal College of Psychiatrists for a 3-month internship.

This would ideally suit a UK-based PhD student who is taking part in the PIPS scheme. Sadly, we cannot pay for this internship so it would need to be funded via an academic programme.

This internship offers the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience working on live digital projects within a professional communications team. You’ll build your understanding of digital strategy, content development, and analytics, while developing transferable skills in research, communication, and collaboration.

As a former PhD student who went on to a research career, I'd also hope that I could be a good mentor, especially regarding any discussion around transitions to a post-research career.

Find out more here in link below. Please share with anyone you think might be interested.

https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/vacancies-at-the-college/detail/digital-communications-intern

#careers #vacancy #DigitalCommunications #MentalHealth

Our two part-time contract positions are still open:

Software Developer: https://www.ardc.net/ardc-is-hiring-software-developer/
Technical Writer: https://www.ardc.net/ardc-is-hiring-technical-writer/

If you or someone you know would be a great fit, we encourage you to apply!

#ardc #amateurradio #digitalcommunications #nowhiring #softwaredeveloper #technicalwriter #contractwork #techjobs #foss

⏰ Tomorrow (April 1) is the deadline for grant applications! If you're thinking about applying, check out our website today to learn more about eligibility and the application process: https://www.ardc.net/apply/.

Not ready for tomorrow? Our next deadline is July 1, so you still have an opportunity to put an application together!

#amateurradio #digitalcommunications #science #technology #grants #opensource

I don't really use #Instagram much these days. As someone working in #DigitalCommunications I feel I shouldn't shut myself off from some platforms like this but I rarely ever post on my own account.

Today I did and I noticed that the default profile grid of *square* photos has been changed to 3:4 portrait ratio pictures!!! Apparently this happened early last year.

I was an Instagram user back in the day when the app *only* allowed people to post square photos. Videos, reels, algorithmic timelines, shopping etc - none of these things existed and Instagram was a better place because of it.

I've stubbornly continued to only post square photos to Instagram and today I realised - with horror - that it is now automatically cropping
all of the previews to fit a 3:4 ratio which destroys my carefully composed photos.

I feel this is the end of our relationship Instagram. I will use you if I need to for work-related purposes, but that's it.

#FunToBeSquare