Remember to register for NCW25 before the summer
Summer is approaching; we hope you will all get to enjoy a lovely time and a well deserved holiday. Before you activate your out-of-office messages and close down your work computers, we would like to drop a heads up that you remember to register for the NORDUnet Community Workshop. We very much hope to see […]
NORDUnet at Jisc Networkshop 2025: Arctic Vision, Global Collaboration
On 24 and 25 June, UK’s research and education networking community will gather in Nottingham for the Jisc Networkshop 2025. NORDUnet is pleased to take part once again in this valuable forum—an opportunity to connect with UK colleagues, explore new initiatives, and strengthen partnerships across the European NREN community. This year, NORDUnet’s COO, Jørgen Qvist […]
Ieva Muraškienė appointed chair of the GÉANT Network Infrastructure Advisory Committee (NIAC)
During the recent GÉANT Association General Assembly held at TNC25, NORDUnet’s Ieva Muraškienė was appointed Chair of the GÉANT Network Infrastructure Advisory Committee (NIAC). This appointment reflects both Ieva’s strong leadership and NORDUnet’s continued commitment to collaborative development of European research and education networking. NIAC plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of […]
Meet the Nordic NRENs at TNC25
From 9–13 June, the global research and education networking community will meet in Brighton, UK for TNC, the premier event for European NRENs and their international partners. More than a conference, TNC is where collaboration happens and the future of R&E networking takes shape. Through a rich programme, strategic meetings, and vibrant community engagement, it’s […]
Turning fiber cables into a scientific sensor
The European project SUBMERSE demonstrates how submarine fiber cables can act as scientific instruments in seismology, oceanography and marine biology, while also warning against cable intrusions. Nordic NRENs and NORDUnet play leading roles. Deployment and maintenance of scientific sensors in the oceans is costly. This has created momentum for the idea of using already installed […]
Sunetdagarna Spring 2025
The spring 2025 version of the traditional gathering Sunetdagarna (Sunet Days) is taking place in May in Luleå. This year, the program includes not only sessions divided into four exciting tracks but also keynotes on AI and our solar system. Over the course of several days, participants explore the most pressing topics in the academic […]
Royal honour for Erik-Jan Bos
For life-long services to the Dutch and international network communities, Erik-Jan Bos, longtime employee of SURF and NORDUnet, has been appointed Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau, one of the highest civilian honours in The Netherlands 🇳🇱 🎖️ The Chancery of the Netherlands Orders has awarded Erik-Jan Bos, Technical Policy Officer at NORDUnet, the title of […]
Register for NCW25
Registration for the NORDUnet Community Workshop, taking place in Copenhagen 9-11 September 2025, has opened. Register now to take advantage of the early bird fee. The planning of the 2025 edition of the NORDUnet Community Workshop is well underway, with enthusiastic support from across the community. Volunteers are already hard at work shaping the themes […]
WACREN NREN Academy: Supporting Regional Strength Through Collaboration
On April 9th, Erik Kikkenborg, Chief Collaboration Officer at NORDUnet, will participate in the NREN Academy, hosted by WACREN, with a focus on Shared Services for National Relevance and Regional Growth. The academy brings together NREN CEOs from across the WACREN region for strategic discussions on trust-based collaboration, national roadmaps, and the role of NRENs in digital transformation. […]
One Year of AARC TREE: Progress and Achievements
Federated digital identity management infrastructure and the related services is a core pillar of research and education network. Facilitating European consensus and supporting the evolution of trust and identity technologies and services is a key element in the NORDUnet strategy. The AARC blueprint architecture and interoperability framework is the foundation for this infrastructure, enabling support […]
