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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🎓 Dedan Kimathi University of Technology delivers every course through a 70:30 blend of face-to-face and online teaching. #NREN of #Kenya 🇰🇪 #KENET hosts the digital platforms supporting classes and assessments. 🔗 ow.ly/Sp9550ZTM55 #BlendedLearning #Education #DigitalInfrastructure 📸DeKUT

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

💻 A study commissioned by CSCfi, the #NREN of #Finland 🇫🇮, found companies using its high-performance computing services reported an 11–20-fold return on investment. Most expect their use of HPC to grow. Read the full story at ow.ly/KSYz50ZS5Ns #HPC #Supercomputing #DigitalInfrastructure

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🧬 Connectivity from REUNA, the #NREN of #Chile 🇨🇱 is supporting the country’s first livestock germplasm bank. The facility will manage cattle, sheep and goat samples to support breeding and safeguard local biodiversity. 🔗 ow.ly/x5B650ZOxyx #AgTech #ResearchInfrastructure

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

📡 NICT, the #NREN of #Japan 🇯🇵, has demonstrated a hybrid quantum-classical signal processing method designed for high device density in future 6G networks. Outdoor trials supported simultaneous communication with 10 devices. 🔗 ow.ly/OXG950ZJ35w #6G #QuantumComputing #Networking

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LUMIhpc @lumi-supercomputer.eu · 01/09/2026

Last Friday, we welcomed colleagues from @ecmwf.int and @ilmatieteenlaitos.fi (FMI) to the LUMI data centre. Great to strengthen collaboration on weather and climate modelling. LUMI is one of the computing platforms for Destination Earth, helping build next-generation digital twins of our planet.

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🧠 Researchers at UMC Utrecht and Erasmus MC worked with SURF, the #NREN of #TheNetherlands 🇳🇱 to combine #AI, augmented reality and the Snellius supercomputer to improve localisation of brain electrodes during epilepsy surgery. 📸 ow.ly/4riu50ZHxAW #ResearchInfrastructure #HealthTech 📸 SURF

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AARNet @aarnet.edu.au · 28/08/2026

🔭 Researchers at ICRAR and UWA are using two 85-kilometre AARNet dark fibre links to simulate an optical interferometer spanning 170 kilometres. The quantum telescope research could help future instruments see the universe in greater detail. 🔗 ow.ly/IfTv50ZGmPS #Quantum #Astronomy 📸 ICRAR

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Catch up on stories from around the world, highlighting people and projects connected through research and education networks in the latest In The Field newsletter. 🔗 ow.ly/pJtu50ZGnzX #NREN #Research #Education #GlobalCollaboration #ResearchNetworks

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🛡️ To help address a shortage of #CyberSecurity professionals, RNP, the #NREN of #Brazil 🇧🇷, is expanding its "Hackers do Bem" training program with 25,000 additional places. More than 36,000 students have already taken part since 2024. 🔗 ow.ly/izGY50ZxfO2 #DigitalSkills 📸 RNP

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🗺️ Keeping network maps accurate is a constant challenge for R&E networks. To help address it, the #NREN of the #USA 🇺🇸 Energy Sciences Network has released #TerraNova, an #OpenSource platform that automates the creation of accurate, up-to-date network maps. 🔗 ow.ly/oAjv50Zw0xY #Networking

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Catch up on stories from around the world, highlighting people and projects connected through research and education networks in the latest In The Field newsletter. 🔗 ow.ly/twui50ZuStt #NREN #Research #Education #GlobalCollaboration #ResearchNetworks

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🔐 The #NREN of #Japan 🇯🇵 #NICT and partners have demonstrated a proof of concept for migrating internet security infrastructure to post-quantum cryptography. The trial showed how current and quantum-resistant systems can operate together during the transition. 🔗 ow.ly/YZfC50Zux6e #PQC

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

📡 Energy Sciences Network the US Department of Energy's R&E network, has developed portable wireless systems to connect remote sensor sites, enabling real-time data collection and reducing the time and cost of manual retrieval. 🔗 ow.ly/k0kA50ZtFcJ #ResearchInfrastructure #Networking #NREN

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🌦️ DOST-ASTI, which operates #Philippines 🇵🇭 #NREN PREGINET, and DOST-PAGASA are developing and evaluating AI-powered weather forecasting using historical weather data to strengthen preparedness for extreme weather. 🔗 ow.ly/wkk750Zrcc6 #WeatherForecasting #ClimateScience

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🍌 DOST-ASTI, which operates #Philippines 🇵🇭 #NREN PREGINET, is developing the ROAMER project to optimise pesticide use through data-driven application, reducing pest damage in banana plantations & exposure to harmful chemicals. 🔗 ow.ly/Axky50ZnE82 #SmartAgriculture #AgTech

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CSCfi @csc.fi · 14/07/2026

Six months in, the LUMI AI Factory Hubs are already proving the value of bringing people, expertise and technology together. 🤝 🔗 Read more about the LUMI AI Factory Hubs: csc.fi/en/news/six-...

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

⛈️ #NREN of #Brazil 🇧🇷 #RNP & the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) have developed an AI-powered platform that combines IoT and climate models to forecast extreme weather and strengthen climate monitoring. 🔗 ow.ly/Zkk850ZjSSo #ClimateScience

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🔬 Arab States R&E Network #ASREN has developed Tibr, a regional open science platform created with #RedCLARA, LA Referencia & #GÉANT. The platform improves access to research across the Arab region while strengthening international scientific collaboration. 🔗 ow.ly/fUHg50ZiWc4 #OpenScience

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Catch up on stories from around the world, highlighting people and projects connected through research and education networks in the latest In The Field newsletter. 🔗 ow.ly/PReE50ZiuEg #NREN #Research #Education #GlobalCollaboration #ResearchNetworks

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🐝 In #LatinAmerica #blockchain is helping trace honey from hive to consumer. Colmena DAO, selected for the #BELLAII blockchain testbed programme driven by #NREN #RedCLARA & LNET is helping beekeepers demonstrate sustainability and improve transparency. 🔗 ow.ly/MWqF50Ze1Xo #BlockchainForGood

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

📹 Finland’s 🇫🇮 film heritage is being preserved through #DigitalPreservation Services hosted by #NREN CSCfi. With 3.4PB of storage, the service actively maintains digital films, metadata, and formats to keep them accessible for future generations. 🔗 ow.ly/mPpa50ZbzCW #CulturalHeritage

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LUMIhpc @lumi-supercomputer.eu · 10/06/2026

🌦️ Researchers used the LUMI supercomputer to develop SAPIEN, an AI-driven model advancing atmospheric predictions through large-scale AI and HPC. Originally written by EuroCC Denmark – go and read the full use case here: lumi-supercomputer.eu/lumi-powerin...

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

🛰️ #NREN of #Japan 🇯🇵 #NICT is preparing a world-first demonstration of optical wireless communication between space and the stratosphere, aiming to deliver 10Gbps connectivity over distances of up to 2000km. 🔗 ow.ly/69Zv50Z9JKC #OpticalCommunications #SpaceTechnology #ResearchInfrastructure

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LUMIhpc @lumi-supercomputer.eu · 04/06/2026

💥 Where do gold and uranium come from? A project led by Prof. Agnieszka Janiuk from the Center for Theoretical Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences utilised LUMI resources to model the so-called “central engines” of gamma-ray bursts. Read the full use case 👉 lumi-supercomputer.eu/grbs/ #hpc

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Simulations by Polish team uncover gamma-ray burst secrets

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CSCfi @csc.fi · 01/06/2026

Roihu🔥 Finland’s newest supercomputer, was officially inaugurated on 22 May at the LUMI data center in Kajaani, with the site glowing in its signature orange. 🔎 Discover the key takeaways from the speeches and relive the atmosphere through stunning event photos ➡️ csc.fi/en/news/roih...

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Catch up on stories from around the world, highlighting people and projects connected through research and education networks in the latest In The Field newsletter. 🔗 ow.ly/oQZF50Z4XV6 #NREN #Research #Education #GlobalCollaboration #ResearchNetworks

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LUMIhpc @lumi-supercomputer.eu · 21/05/2026

🔊New blog post: connecting the open-source OpenCode agent to models running on LUMI. Authors from the LUMI AI Factory cover Docker deployment, integration with Qwen3-Coder-30B-A3B-Instruct, and responsible HPC use. 🔗Read the blog: lumi-supercomputer.eu/connecting-o...

Blog post: Local Agents, Remote Brains: connecting OpenCode to LUMI

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cenicnews.bsky.social @cenicnews.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Solving the problems currently facing humanity requires engaging everyone - everywhere - to combine varied ideas and experiences to find solutions. And advanced networks and the services they make possible can create even more productive ways to make that happen. cenic.org/blog/opening...

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CENIC | Opening the Digital Future for the Next Generation

Danny Allen of djallen LLC, was joined by Matt Rantanen of the Southern California Tribal Chairman’s Association and Tribal Digital Village; Terry Loftus of the San Diego County Office of Education; a...

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

⛈️ The West and Central African R&E network WACREN is expanding connectivity to six new countries, supporting climate adaptation through weather monitoring, regional data platforms and federated #HPC for climate modelling. 🔗 ow.ly/rSKc50Z2vlW #ClimateAdaptation #AfricanScience #NREN

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

⏰ Researchers in Amsterdam are using ultra-precise timing over fibre to study molecular vibrations, connected directly to the #Netherlands’ 🇳🇱 national time standard via the #NREN @itcooperativesurf.bsky.social and White Rabbit technology. Read more at ow.ly/2SVi50Z1l9p #QuantumResearch

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

🕹️ At the University of Bayreuth, students are using game design to explore history, storytelling + systems thinking. Supported by Germany’s 🇩🇪 #NREN #DFN projects include an AR game bringing medieval trade to life. 🔗 ow.ly/7zx650YZYWa #GameBasedLearning #DigitalEducation #InteractiveMedia

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The #NREN of #Chile 🇨🇱 #REUNA has become the first research and education network to join the IOWN Global Forum, a global initiative advancing next-generation optical, wireless, and distributed infrastructure technologies. 🔗 ow.ly/vJka50YXV0G #ResearchNetworks #DigitalInfrastructure 📸 REUNA

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Catch up on stories from around the world, highlighting people and projects connected through research and education networks in the latest In The Field newsletter. 🔗 ow.ly/9YtJ50YT2VZ #NREN #Research #Education #GlobalCollaboration #ResearchNetworks

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The #NREN of #Denmark 🇩🇰 #DeiC has helped develop an API linking Statistics Denmark’s Data Window to #HPC, enabling secure analysis of sensitive data at scale without moving it from protected environments 🔬 🔗 ow.ly/HuqW50YRwJ7 #ResearchData #DataSecurity

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🌍 Africa’s research networks are now directly connected via a 10 Gbps link between Lagos and Cape Town, led by WACREN and #SANReN, enabling faster, more resilient data sharing across the continent. 🔗 ow.ly/GGTG50YOh8M #ResearchInfrastructure #DigitalTransformation #AfricanScience

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

🧲🌏 Revealing the effect of a super geomagnetic storm With the help of #NREN of #Japan 🇯🇵 #NICT, #Researchers found a 2024 geomagnetic storm suppressed the plasmasphere for over 4 days, with electron density dropping up to 90%. 🔗 ow.ly/B8uj50YNeJw #SpaceWeather #EarthScience

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LUMIhpc @lumi-supercomputer.eu · 20/04/2026

🛰️ ICEYE is combining its SAR satellite constellation with LUMI to turn satellite data into near real-time insight. By running #AI workloads on LUMI, satellite imagery becomes actionable intelligence different purposes. 🎥 Watch the full video by HPE & AMD: youtu.be/Oghoc6y7fKQ?... #hpc

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Brazilian 🇧🇷 surgeons performed the first tele-surgery using standard internet, controlling a robot over 3,200 km in real time. Enabled by Brazil’s NREN, Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa #RNP. Read more at ow.ly/2jCk50YKJlN #Telemedicine #DigitalHealth #HealthInnovation 📸 RNP

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

In the #Philippines 🇵🇭 #AI is being trained to recognise vehicles like jeepneys to improve traffic analysis. Researchers at #DOSTASTI which operates #NREN #PREGINET are also testing systems that give emergency vehicles green lights. 🔗 ow.ly/NCS950YC5wZ #SmartMobility #DigitalInnovation

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Catch up on stories from around the world, highlighting people and projects connected through research and education networks in the latest In The Field newsletter. 🔗 ow.ly/WOnn50YAXHc #NREN #Research #Education #GlobalCollaboration #ResearchNetworks

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

#Researchers in #Guatemala 🇬🇹 are using #Supercomputing to model how shrimp-shell polymers capture arsenic, developing scalable water treatment solutions. Enabled by BELLA II #HPC led by the #NREN of Latin America, #RedCLARA. 🔗 ow.ly/nxsJ50YztmB #WaterQuality #EnvironmentalScience

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

🧊 A new tool delivers daily sea ice forecasts for Arctic shipping using satellite data and modelling to support safer navigation. Developed through Nordic collaboration, including #NREN of #Finland CSCfi. 🔗 ow.ly/nz4h50Yyp2o #ArcticResearch #ClimateScience #MaritimeSafety

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🪰 #Researchers from Nagoya University supported by Japan 🇯🇵 #NREN #NICT transferred courtship behavior between fruit fly species by activating the fru gene, rewiring neural connections in the brain. 🔗 ow.ly/3msf50Ywztw #Genetics #Neuroscience #BehavioralScience

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CSCfi @csc.fi · 18/03/2026

🛠️ Construction of the new data center for the @eurohpc-ju.bsky.social LUMI‑AI supercomputer and the LUMI‑IQ quantum computer is in full swing in Kajaani, Finland! Read more on building this world‑class facility, CSC's largest data center investment to date 🔗 csc.fi/en/blog/cons...

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

🧑‍🎓👨‍🎓 Targeting drop-out at Brazil’s universities Using data + AI, Brazilian universities supported by the the #NREN of #Brazil 🇧🇷 #RNP are identifying at-risk students early and reducing dropout. 🔗 ow.ly/CvhL50YvClv #HigherEd #Innovation

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AARNet @aarnet.edu.au · 15/03/2026

Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney are using AARNet’s national network to test a new system called the Network Timing Core designed to improve how trusted time is distributed across the internet. 🔗 ow.ly/yjTM50Yutri #NetworkTiming #DigitalInfrastructure #ResearchNetworks

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LUMIhpc @lumi-supercomputer.eu · 03/03/2026

🌌How do you study something you can’t see? Black holes emit no light—but the plasma around them does. Using supercomputers like LUMI, researchers simulate turbulent, magnetised plasma to reveal the extreme physics behind black‑hole flares. 🔗Read the use case: lumi-supercomputer.eu/black-hole-r...

Use case: Simulating the invisible - how supercomputing advances black hole research

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Catch up on stories from In The Field in our latest newsletter at ow.ly/YHur50YmKKr #NREN #research #education

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