eResearch Newsletter April 2025

Dear Alex, here is the Australasian eResearch Newsletter.

Australasian eResearch Newsletter - April 2025

Message from AeRO:

This year’s eResearch Conference 2025 is being held in Brisbane, 20-24 October in the week following IDW2025 (13-16 October). Both conferences are shaping up to be highlights of eResearch activity in 2025. Ideally, you should attend both, as they each provide different, unique opportunities. I know budgets are stretched, but we get few opportunities at the end of the world, as we are, to engage with a range of international speakers and delegates, and both conferences could be invaluable in our efforts to support research in Australasia.

Why not persuade your masters to fund you to attend IDW (see Luc Betbeder-Matibet’s impassioned plea), then take 2-3 days of leave in Brisbane, and then attend eRA2025 without doubling up on air travel costs?

A reminder that Poster abstracts for IDW close on 15-May, and most abstracts for eRA2025 close on 30-May. Get those creative writing juices flowing!

We look forward to two resoundingly successful conferences in Brisbane in October!

Alex Reid, Newsletter Editor.

CONTENTS:
* ARDC National Skills Forum: Trainer Community Consultation: 30-Apr.
* The Data Movers Lab: Globus and FileSender Clinics: 30-Apr.
* Joint Australia and NZ ORCID Consortium Webinar: 1-May.
* Help Shape AAF Support, Services and Future Planning: 8 & 12-May.
* Call for Posters: International Data Week 2025: Closes 15-May.
* eResearch2025 Call for Abstracts: Closes 30-May.
* International Data Week 2025, Early Bird Registration Closes 15-Jul.
* WHPC Supporting Diversity & Inclusion Best Practice in Australasia.
* Join Luc Betbeder-Matibet in Person at IDW 2025: Oct-25.
* Recap of the 2025 HASS and Indigenous RDC Summer School.
* National Node of ARDC Nectar Research Cloud Goes Live at AARNet.
* Phage Therapy: Packing a Punch Against Antibiotic-Resistant Infections.
* Australian Dataspaces Community: Explore and Join.
* RAiD Expansion to US Strengthens Global Research Transparency and Tracking.

ARDC National Skills Forum: Trainer Community Consultation: 30-Apr

The ARDC National Skills Forum series is designed to shine a spotlight on the skills researchers need to use national research infrastructure and participate in a research data commons.

The next session will focus on shaping the agenda and format for the 2025 ARDC Digital Research Skills Summit in Brisbane/Meanjin on 20 October, the day before eResearch Australasia. We would like to follow a co-design approach this year, planning for an interactive session with less recording and more talking! Join us:

30 April 2025, 1pm to 2 pm (AEST), Online.

More information/register: https://ardc.edu.au/event/ardc-national-skills-forum-april-2025-trainer-community-consultation/.

The Data Movers Lab: Globus and FileSender Clinics: 30-Apr

AARNet is introducing a monthly online session for anyone working with Globus and FileSender to discuss challenges, seek advice, or optimise data transfers.

Participants can join at any time during the session to troubleshoot issues, ask questions, and explore best practices. The AARNet Digital Research Team will be available to share expertise and help users of these data movement tools.

Whether you’re solving a specific problem or looking to improve workflows, this is a great opportunity to connect, collaborate and learn.

Next session: 1p to 2pm, Wednesday, 30-April, Online.

Find out more or register at: https://aarnet.zoom.us/meeting/register/90YKT9FoQfm6NWG_ZAaAVA.

Joint Australia and NZ ORCID Consortium Webinar: 1-May

Join us as we discuss the latest news from ORCID, share valuable insights and practical strategies derived from ORCID resources, and foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.

You will also hear from Brian Minihan (ORCID Engagement Lead Asia-Pacific), Tifany Oulavallickal (ORCID Lead at the Royal Society Te Apārangi), and Melroy Almeida (PIDs Engagement and Support Lead) and Julie Toohey (ORCID Community Specialist) from the Australian Access Federation (AAF).

Thursday 1 May, 11:00am – 12:00pm AEST, Online.

For more information and to register: https://aaf.edu.au/project/australian-orcid-consortium-community-of-practice-cop-call-may-2025/.

Help Shape AAF Support, Services and Future Planning: 8 & 12-May

The AAF is committed to continuously improving its support, services and products. To understand how they can do this, they are hosting virtual focus group sessions with their subscribers, members and partners.

They value your feedback and invite you to take part in one of their Focus Group sessions.

Session 1: Thursday 8 May, 11:00am - 12:10pm AEST Online
Session 2: Monday 12 May, 10:30 am - 11:40am AEST Online

A session will run for approximately 70 minutes, during which they will ask a series of questions and welcome open conversation.

To find out more, or to register: https://aaf.edu.au/project/register-now-for-the-aaf-focus-group-2025/.

Call for Posters: International Data Week 2025: Closes 15-May

SciDataCon and the Research Data Alliance are inviting submissions for posters for International Data Week 2025. This is your opportunity to showcase your research on a global stage.

Submissions close on 15 May 2025.

For more information and to submit a poster, go to: https://idw2025.org/call-for-abstracts/.

eResearch2025 Call for Abstracts Closes 30-May

Please note that registration and abstract submissions are still open for the 2025 eResearch Australasia Conference happening at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from 20 - 24 October.

Deadline for Abstracts is 30th of May, 2025.

Early registration discounted fee is available until September 12th, 2025. Seize this opportunity to secure your spot at a reduced rate and guarantee your place among industry thought leaders and innovators.

And note that 3 registrations from the one organisation entitles it to free AeRO membership for a year.

To submit an abstract or to register: https://conference.eresearch.edu.au/.

International Data Week 2025, Early Bird Registration Closes 15-Jul.

Don’t miss out on our exclusive early bird ticket sale! For a limited time (closing 15-Jul), you can secure your spot at an incredible discount for International Data Week 2025, allowing you to dive into the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of Queensland. Act now to ensure you don’t miss this golden opportunity!

IDW will take place in Brisbane from 13–16 October 2025.

For more information or to register, visit: https://idw2025.org/registration/.

WHPC Supporting Diversity & Inclusion Best Practice in Australasia

The WHPC Australasia Chapter (WHPC AusNZ) advocates for Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) best practice in our region’s HPC and eResearch sectors. Last year the Chapter expanded its reach and impact, welcoming new members to its Organising Committee, participating in three major conferences, and strengthening relationships with partners.

To learn more about what the WHPC Australasia Chapter accomplished, read the 2024 Annual Report here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zHpiJWJ9aQh2tWSIBCE3VlaNkKHIkUUY/view

If you’d like to connect with the Chapter, check out the various channels here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nHxOAcGIeN5HLFO4cTiWGp3o27XkRr_H/edit?tab=t.0.

Join Luc Betbeder-Matibet in Person at IDW 2025: Oct-25

Hear from AeRO’s own President, Luc Betbeder-Matibet, as he shares why you should join us in person at International Data Week 2025.

Watch his enthralling 3m30s pitch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS5q91kkcTo.

IDW will take place in Brisbane from 13–16 October 2025.

Earlybird registration closes 15-Jul.

For more information or to register, visit: https://idw2025.org/registration/.

Recap of the 2025 HASS and Indigenous Research Data Commons Summer School

ARDC hosted 2 key events for the HASS and Indigenous Research Data Commons in February 2025 for researchers and custodians of Indigenous data.

“Serendipitous connections.” “Lots of learnings.” “Well-planned.” “A rare combination of the thought-provoking and the practical.”

These are some reflections of participants at the HASS and Indigenous Research Data Commons Summer School and Indigenous Data Masterclass, held in Meanjin/Brisbane on Yagera and Turrbal Country from 3 to 6 February 2025.

Find resources, watch recordings and see photos of the events in our recap at: https://ardc.edu.au/article/recap-of-the-2025-hass-and-indigenous-research-data-commons-summer-school/.

National Node of ARDC Nectar Research Cloud Goes Live at AARNet

The ARDC and AARNet are excited to announce that the new national node of the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud is now operational, hosted by AARNet at its secure advanced data centre in Sydney.

The new national node provides additional capacity and resilience for important services like the ARDC Virtual Desktop Service, JupyterHub Service, and BinderHub Service, which are seeing a rapid increase in usage. It also supports various national research platforms and projects, particularly those handling sensitive data, and provides additional capacity and support for researchers with no local node of Nectar.

More information: https://ardc.edu.au/article/national-node-of-ardc-nectar-research-cloud-goes-live-at-aarnet/.

Phage Therapy: Packing a Punch Against Antibiotic-Resistant Infections

In response to the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant infections, a team of microbial experts has created Sphae, a free online genomic toolkit to rapidly evaluate phage therapy. Three national digital research infrastructure facilities supported Sphae’s development.

Bacteriophages, commonly known as phages, infect and kill bacteria. They are found wherever bacteria live, including inside humans, animals, the ocean, and soil.

After decades of research, phages are seen as the next frontier in finding fast and effective ways to curb the death toll and serious illnesses caused by antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’ every year.

More: https://ardc.edu.au/article/phage-therapy-packing-a-punch-against-antibiotic-resistant-infections/.

Australian Dataspaces Community: Explore and Join

Dataspaces are revolutionising collaboration across research, industry, and government by enabling secure, controlled, and interoperable data-sharing frameworks while maintaining data sovereignty. There are currently over 140 dataspaces worldwide driving innovation, services, and research.

Join the Australian Dataspaces Community, a collaborative hub for individuals interested in exploring and discussing the evolving landscape of dataspaces in Australia, where you can stay up to date and participate. The community includes groups such as the Australian Dataspaces Implementers Network, which meets monthly to share and collaborate on the practical work happening in Australia.

More, and to register interest: https://sites.google.com/ardc.edu.au/australian-dataspaces/home.

RAiD Expansion to US Strengthens Global Research Transparency and Tracking

The San Diego Supercomputer Center has received a National Science Foundation grant to set up an inaugural Research Activity Identifier (RAiD) Registration Agency for the US in partnership with Lyrasis and with ARDC support, making the RAiD available to the US research community.

Governed by an ISO standard, with the ARDC as the ISO-appointed global Registration Authority, RAiDs are PIDs for research projects. They work by bringing existing PIDs for the various elements of a research project – eg ORCIDs for researchers, DOIs for data and publications, and RORs for institutions – into a single container.

More: https://ardc.edu.au/article/raid-expansion-to-us-strengthens-global-research-transparency-and-tracking/.

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