Our Story

From a final-year project to a global open-access hub for computational science

Biotational began with a challenge I faced during my final year at the University of Essex, while studying Biological Sciences.

For my final-year research project — “Species Distribution of Ring-Necked Parakeet” — I stepped into the world of computational science. What I quickly discovered was how difficult it was to find the right resources. Despite being an area full of potential, computational science was still relatively new and highly interdisciplinary.

I searched online, asked fellow students and my cohort, but ran into the same problem again and again — there was no central, accessible place to find the tools, datasets, or cross-disciplinary knowledge needed to work in this space.

That gap became the seed of an idea: what if there was a single, open-access hub where computational scientists — from biology, physics, computer science, data science, and beyond — could share their work, access resources, and collaborate freely?

Our Commitment to Openness

All published work appears under Creative Commons (CC BY-NC), making it free to read, share, and adapt for non-commercial use. We champion transparent methods, reproducible results, and fair credit—so contributions travel further and help more people.

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Whether you’re an established researcher, an early-career scientist, or simply passionate about computational science, Biotational welcomes you. Join us in our mission to create an inclusive, collaborative space where knowledge is shared openly, and science moves forward, one discovery at a time.