eResearch Newsletter August 2025

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Australasian eResearch Newsletter - August 2025

Message from AeRO:

Following the first AeRO Member’s Meeting in March, the AeRO Executive are pleased to show you our new branding, which you’ll start to see on our LinkedIN page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/aero-eresearch), conference site (https://conference.eresearch.edu.au/) and website (coming soon). You’ve also probably noticed it in this Newsletter!

With agreement from our members, the AeRO brand has been refreshed in consideration of the value, offering and interconnectivity we offer to our community. Our ‘Connection O’ reflects collaboration across disciplines and institutions, reinforcing AeRO’s role as a unifying force in digital research across Australasia. Thanks to Sally from Chit Chat Design for her work on AeRO’s rebrand.

And don’t forget to check out the recently-released eResearch Conference program (https://conference.eresearch.edu.au/), brimming with quality presentations. Earlybird registration ends on 12-Sep.

Aditi Subramanya, AeRO Vice-President.

CONTENTS:
* AI and Machine Learning Approaches in Training: 20-Aug.
* Getting Started with the Nectar Research Cloud: 21-Aug.
* The Data Movers Lab: Globus and FileSender Clinics: 22-Aug.
* 'AI in Life Sciences' Webinar Series: 26-Aug.
* Training for Glycerine and TLCMap: August-October.
* Mature Research Infrastructure Ecosystem in HASS: 9-Sep.
* IDW 2025 Program and Posters Revealed: 13-Oct.
* Your Guide to eResearch 2025 Now Available: 20-Oct.
* QCIF Joins RDA to Advance Open Science and Global Data Sharing.
* Game-Changing Biosecurity Tool for Agricultural Protection.
* AARNet Supports Global Galaxy Training and Collaboration.
* Australian Research Council Publishes its PID Action Plan.

AI and Machine Learning Approaches in Training: 20-Aug

This month’s ARDC National Skills Forum explores how machine learning and generative AI are causing a rethink about content, formats and methods.

Speakers will cover training in ML and AI, including:

how workshops are tailored to different researcher audiences
what learners are asking for, and what they take away
whether hands-on coaching or mentoring sessions play a role
how specific groups are being reached to support diversity and inclusion
what evaluation reveals about training quality and impact

Join us for a practical discussion on adapting research training to fast-moving technologies.
Noon to 1pm AEST, Wednesday, 20-Aug-25, online.

More and register: https://ardc.edu.au/event/ardc-national-skills-forum-august-2025-ai-and-machine-learning-approaches-in-training/.

Getting Started with the Nectar Research Cloud: 21-Aug

Does your computer struggle with your research workload? Do you want to access extra resources and share a computer with collaborators? Nectar provides researchers with access to fast, secure and powerful cloud computers. During this free workshop, you will learn what Nectar is, how it could help you, and how to use it.

Where - Online
When - 21 August, 12 noon, AEST

More info and to register: https://ardc.edu.au/event/getting-started-with-the-nectar-research-cloud-august-2025/.

The Data Movers Lab: Globus and FileSender Clinics: 22-Aug

This is 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 make the most of these data movement tools.

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

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

‘AI in Life Sciences’ Webinar Series: 26-Aug

Australian BioCommons is running a webinar series exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the future of life sciences. Each session features experts from academia and industry sharing real-world applications of AI in diverse domains.

Our next session is on August 26, 12–1 pm AEST, with guest speakers Dr Stefano Mangiola discussing AI models that reveal biological patterns in single-cell biology, and Dr Anh TN Nguyen presenting deep learning approaches to accelerate GPCR drug discovery.

Don't miss out! Talks are recorded, but the live Q&A offers unique insights.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/webinar-ai-in-the-life-sciences-exploring-possibilities-inspiring-change-tickets-1344969653439?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Previous recordings: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3KeWF8P6MjxK77ztOZOY5RoPXN2ftOq7.

Growing a Mature Research Infrastructure Ecosystem in HASS: 9-Sep

This engaging panel and Q&A will dive into the ARDC-supported Language Data Commons of Australia and its structure, purpose and impact, held during UQ Research and Innovation Week.

Discover how the Language Data Commons of Australia (LDaCA) is contributing to a broader Research Data Commons and positioning Australia internationally as a leading contributor of language collections and digital infrastructure, making nationally significant language data available for academic and non-academic use and providing a model for ensuring continued access with appropriate community control.

1:30 to 3:30pm, Tuesday, 9-Sep-25, at University of Queensland, Saint Lucia QLD.

More and to register: https://ardc.edu.au/event/language-data-commons-of-australia-growing-a-mature-research-infrastructure-ecosystem-in-hass/.

Training for Glycerine and TLCMap: August-October

Systemik has developed two platforms with co-funded support from ARDC:

Glycerine: Image Annotation for Research & Curation; and
TLCMap: Mapping Culture, History & Texts in the Humanities.

Systemik is running a series of introductory sessions for Glycerine and TLCMap from August through October. These sessions are designed to get researchers started on the platform and provide an overview of features and research capabilities. Suitable for those wanting a quick introduction, with a Q and A opportunity for those already underway. The sessions are held on Wednesdays at 1.30pm AEST for a brisk 20 minutes.

For more info and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/systemik-research-platforms-4453863?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb.

IDW 2025 Program and Posters Revealed: 13-Oct

International Data Week 2025 (IDW 2025) is a global event bringing together researchers, data professionals, policy makers and more to celebrate and advance the role of data in science and society.

The event will showcase how data can be used to address global challenges, foster collaboration and inclusion, and improve research quality and impact.

Check out the full line-up of sessions, posters, speakers and special events tailored to inspire, educate and connect professionals across the country. Start planning your sessions.

Explore the IDW 2025 program here: https://idw2025.org/program-at-a-glance/.

Your Guide to eResearch 2025 Now Available: 20-Oct

The 2025 eResearch Conference program is now live – and it’s packed with exciting sessions, thought leaders, and cutting-edge case studies across data science, HPC, research infrastructure, AI, FAIR data, and more.

Whether you're a researcher, technologist, developer, data wrangler or research manager – there’s something here for you.

From lightning talks to big-picture panels, hands-on workshops to digital transformation case studies, this year’s program will inspire, inform and challenge (see https://conference.eresearch.edu.au/program).

WHATS IN STORE?

3 days of future-focused programming
Keynotes from leaders in data and digital research
Community and collaboration across sectors

Pre and Post conference Workshops.

QCIF Joins RDA to Advance Open Science and Global Data Sharing

QCIF is now a proud member of the Research Data Alliance (RDA), an international community working together to remove barriers to data sharing across technologies, disciplines, and borders.

As QCIF continues to expand its reach beyond Queensland, this step reflects their commitment to open data, global collaboration, and the advancement of research infrastructure.

Read more: https://www.qcif.edu.au/news/qcif-joins-the-research-data-alliance-(rda)-to-advance-open-science-and-global-data-sharing.

Game-Changing Biosecurity Tool for Australia’s Agricultural Protection

QCIF announces a new open-source workflow developed in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, QUT and co-funded by Australian BioCommons, that significantly streamlines the identification of potential biosecurity threats in imported goods. DAFF currently spends significant time identifying organisms to species level - a critical but labour-intensive task.

QCIF worked with DAFF to document these procedures and translate them into a reproducible, scalable Nextflow pipeline. The resulting tool, Taxodactyl, should save hundreds of hours each month while enhancing Australia’s frontline biosecurity. It produces an interactive visual report, clearly presenting evidence-based results and highlighting any analysis limitations.

More: https://www.qcif.edu.au/news/qcif-partnership-delivers-game-changing-biosecurity-tool-for-australia%27s-agricultural-protection.

AARNet Infrastructure Supports Global Galaxy Training and Collaboration

Marking its 20th anniversary, the Galaxy platform remains a vital global resource for accessible, reproducible life sciences research – powering discovery!

Galaxy Australia, a key international node delivered by Australian BioCommons, is hosted on AARNet’s high-performance infrastructure, providing the reliability, scalability, and bandwidth to support thousands of researchers and students worldwide.

Recently, Galaxy Australia was integrated into the Singapore Biology League, where more than 2,000 students ran thousands of analysis tools over four hours, and the Galaxy Training Academy, which attracted over 3,500 participants worldwide to complete bioinformatics training.

Find out more: https://www.aarnet.edu.au/powering-discovery-aarnet-infrastructure-supports-global-galaxy-training-and-collaboration.

Australian Research Council Publishes its PID Action Plan

The ARC has just released its PID Action Plan, which has 5 goals:

ARC grants have a Digital Object Identifier
All Administering Organisations applying for an ARC grant have a Research Organisation Registry identifier
All named personnel have an ORCID and supply it during the establishment phase of ARC awarded grants
ARC’s Research Management System ORCID integration ‘writes’ back to ORCID
ARC has a FAIR Data Policy.

View the ARC PID Action Plan: https://www.arc.gov.au/news-publications/media/network-messages/pid-action-plan.
View the Australian National PID Strategy: https://ardc.edu.au/project/australian-national-persistent-identifier-pid-strategy-and-roadmap/.

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