As a researcher (who codes contingently) I've enjoyed for a long time the blog of Mike Croucher (http://www.walkingrandomly.com/ http://www.walkingrandomly.com/

As a researcher (who codes contingently) I've enjoyed for a long time the blog of Mike Croucher (http://www.walkingrandomly.com/ http://www.walkingrandomly.com/) who was Head of Scientific Applications Software Support at The University of Manchester and blogs accordingly, with interesting tips and insights on this issue. Very very recommended!