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 […]
Arctic connections are on the Asia-Pacific agenda
NORDUnet is invited to present the progress in establishing submarine cables through the Arctic Ocean as Asia-Pacific research and education networks convene in Japan. The shortest route from Asia to Europe runs close to the North Pole. On top of this indisputable fact come new arguments in support of establishing submarine cables connecting the two […]
Renewed evolution of the European R&E network
Experiments involving sensing in cables, time & frequency distribution, and extended use of federated access are some of the novelties as the European research and education network (GÉANT) begins a new phase. Sensors able to monitor the surroundings of optic cables, and nano-second management of time & frequency distribution are two powerful tools. Both can […]
Highlights from PTC25
The Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) serves as a hub for experts, businesses, and organizations involved in global telecommunications and technology. PTC’s annual conference, held in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, gathers leaders to discuss the latest advancements in undersea cable networks, regional connectivity, and the future of global communications infrastructure. As part of this year’s event, NORDUnet, in collaboration with […]
NORDUnet Partners in Building EuroHPC Federation Platform
NORDUnet is proud to be part of the CSC-led consortium awarded the contract to deliver and operate the EuroHPC Federation Platform (EFP). This initiative, commissioned by the European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU), will integrate Europe’s supercomputing, quantum computing, and data resources into a unified, scalable, and secure environment. Enhancing Federated Infrastructure Across Europe […]
