eResearch Newsletter July 2025

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Australasian eResearch Newsletter - July 2025

Message from AeRO:

The AeRO President, Luc Betbeder-Matibet, extends sincere thanks, on behalf of all who participated in the Forum, to the speakers for their insights and contributions. Their perspectives shaped a rich and valuable dialogue, and AeRO deeply appreciates the time, thought, and energy brought to its Forum, held in Canberra on 9-Jul.

The subject of the Forum was “Research Computing Aligned”, and was enriched by ATSE sharing their draft vision statement: “Creating the Australian AI Revolution - Sovereign AI Capability – Leveraging Australia’s Comparative Advantages,” a copy of which is available to attendees and other AeRO members and partners (contact Luc on luc@unsw.edu.au).

Luc also reminds attendees to complete the post-Forum survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2YKVV32.

Alex Reid, Newsletter Editor.

CONTENTS:
* Skills Forum: New Audiences and Scales: Today, 16-Jul.
* Upcoming Event: ORCID Community of Practice: 22-Jul.
* Tech Talk 29: AuScope Portal: 24-Jul.
* The Data Movers Lab: Globus and FileSender Clinics: 25-Jul.
* Weekly Drop-In Sessions for ORCID Members.
* Getting Started with the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud: 31-Jul.
* SCA/HPCAsia 2026: 26-Jun-2026.
* Intersect’s AI BootCamps.
* Training for Glycerine and TLCMap: August.
* IDW 2025 Program and Posters Revealed.
* IDW Peripheral Benefits.
* EcoCommons Goes Global.
* Australian National PID Benchmarking Toolkit.
* Nectar Node at the U of Adelaide Launched.
* New Partnership to Preserve Australia’s Arts History.
* Shaping Research Software: Interview with Juergen Knauer.
* Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation Newsletter.
* Fast, Secure Data Sharing Helps Protect Great Barrier Reef.
* AAF Annual Report 2024.
* Australian ORCID Consortium Year in Review 2024.
* Trust and Identity for NRI Info Session.
* Adoption of ORCID in Australian HE and Research Sector.

Skills Forum: Growing and Adapting to New Audiences and Scales: Today, 16-Jul

The next session of the ARDC National Skills Forum will take place today, online.

1pm AEST, Wednesday, 16-Jul-25.

From designing training materials, to scaling-up training through national coordination, join the ARDC to learn more about how training and engagement has helped 2 research platforms succeed: Biosecurity Commons and Australian BioCommons. People who train researchers and those invested in research data skills uplift are encouraged to attend.

More information at: https://ardc.edu.au/event/ardc-national-skills-forum-july-2025-growing-and-adapting-to-new-audiences-and-scales/.

Upcoming Event: ORCID Community of Practice: 22-Jul

The Australian ORCID Consortium invites you to take part in our upcoming Community of Practice (CoP) call.

Tuesday 22 July, 11:00am – 12:00pm AEST, online.

The aim of this CoP is to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange and share valuable insights and practical strategies derived from ORCID resources. Whether you have valuable experiences to share, burning questions to ask, or simply want to connect with peers and learn more about ORCID IDs and persistent identifiers (PIDs), we warmly welcome your participation. Join us as we eagerly anticipate your insights and contributions.

Register now at: https://aaf.edu.au/project/australian-orcid-consortium-community-of-practice-cop-call-july-2025/.

Tech Talk 29: AuScope Portal: 24-Jul

AuScope Portal has been around for many years as AuScope's flagship gateway to Australian geoscience datasets. In recent years, based on user feedback, we have been busy improving the findability and accessibility of the portal from top to toe.

This wide ranging talk by Vincent Fazio covers areas such as the choices made to improve the UI design, difficulties encountered implementing modern search capabilities using Elastic Search, trade-offs made redistributing legacy backend software functions, and incorporating automated URL resolution into the download process.

Thursday, 24 July 2025 1:00-2:00 pm AEST.
More info and to register: https://sites.google.com/ardc.edu.au/techtalk2020/talks.

The Data Movers Lab: Globus and FileSender Clinics: 25-Jul

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.

Weekly Drop-In Sessions for ORCID Members

As the Australian ORCID Consortium Lead, the Australian Access Federation (AAF) is committed to continuously improving ORCID support and services.

Book a call with ORCID Community Specialist, Julie Toohey, to discuss how you can make the most out of your ORCID membership, talk about your plans for the year, or ask any ORCID or PIDs related questions you may have.

15-minute sessions are available to book now every Wednesday and Thursday until the end of 2025.

Book now at: https://aaf.edu.au/project/orcid-member-drop-in-sessions-2025/.

Getting Started with the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud: 31-Jul

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: 31 July, 11am AEST

More information here: https://ardc.edu.au/event/getting-started-with-the-nectar-research-cloud-july-2025/.

SCA/HPCAsia 2026: 26-Jun-2026

Under the title "Everything with HPC – AI, Cloud, QC, and the Future Society", SCA and HPCAsia are joining forces to host the largest HPC event in Asia/Pacific—this time in the beautiful city of Osaka, Japan. Enjoy inspiring scientific talks and papers, explore the latest company exhibits, and attend a variety of co-hosted events—all while experiencing the richness of Japanese culture in your free time. SCA/HPCAsia 2026 welcomes your contributions: papers, posters, workshops, BoFs, tutorials, and more.

For full details, please visit https://www.sca-hpcasia2026.jp/submit/deadlines.html. We look forward to welcoming many of our friends and colleagues from across the Pacific and beyond!

Intersect’s AI BootCamps

Intersect is currently rolling out AI Bootcamps which equip researchers with AI knowledge to enhance research and impact. Our bootcamps offer hands-on training in AI, machine learning, data science, and analytics covering tools to streamline workflows, optimize data-driven insights, and leverage high-performance computing infrastructure.

These bootcamps are vital for researchers who want to leverage AI for impactful results, accelerating the journey from hypothesis to discoveries. Each bootcamp consists of 5 full days of hands-on, instructor-led training spread over 7 weeks. At the end of the training, participants present an individual project and receive a certificate.

Find out more and register interest here: https://intersect.org.au/ai-bootcamp/.

Training for Glycerine and TLCMap: August

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 researcher 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

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/.

IDW Peripheral Benefits

Add value to your IDW business trip!

While you’re in town for IDW 2025, why not take advantage of the many co-located events happening nearby? Extend your stay and make the most of your trip with even more valuable insights and connections.
Peruse the co-located events here: https://idw2025.org/co-located-events/.

Brisbane Uncovered: Your local guide with data at the core.

Want to know the hidden gems of Brisbane according to locals who are research data specialists? Look no further than Brisbane Uncovered! This month, we heard from Bernadette Hyland-Wood, Research Fellow and Co-Leaders Data Science and AI in Society at QUT Centre for Data Science.
Find out more here: https://idw2025.org/brisbane-uncovered/.

EcoCommons Goes Global

Dr Jenna Wraith , Principal Data Scientist (Ecological Modelling) and QCIF’s Head of Sustainable Futures, has showcased EcoCommons last month at the eLTER conference in Tampere, Finland.

Jenna highlighted how EcoCommons supports researchers to model and analyse ecological and environmental data, helping address some of the world’s most complex sustainability challenges.

Stay tuned for more updates from the conference!

Learn more about EcoCommons here: https://lnkd.in/gd8x56N3.

Consultation Draft for Australian National Persistent Identifier Benchmarking Toolkit

A consultation draft has been released for the Australian National Persistent Identifier (PID) Benchmarking Toolkit, commissioned by the ARDC as part of our Australian National PID Strategy and Roadmap project. The toolkit provides a structured approach to assessing the adoption and maturity of PID infrastructure across Australia’s research ecosystem.

You are invited to provide feedback by emailing the ARDC (contact@ardc.edu.au). Your contribution will be invaluable as we work with stakeholders towards the final version, scheduled to be published in October 2025.

See: https://digitalscience.figshare.com/articles/report/Australian_National_Persistent_Identifier_PID_Benchmarking_Toolkit_Consultation_Draft_June_2025_/29281667.

New Nectar Node at the University of Adelaide Launched

The new node at the University of Adelaide has boosted cloud computing resources for South Australian researchers. Read about the showcase and explore how the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud is supporting cutting-edge research.

See: https://ardc.edu.au/article/new-nectar-node-at-the-university-of-adelaide-launched/.

New Partnership to Preserve Australia’s Arts History

Australia’s rich history in the arts will become more accessible thanks to a $5.8 million initiative, the Australian Creative Histories and Futures project. The four-year project will be led by UNSW, in partnership with the ARDC, Flinders University, Creative Australia and ACMI.

See: https://ardc.edu.au/article/new-partnership-to-preserve-australias-arts-history/.

Shaping Research Software: An Interview with Dr Juergen Knauer

The ARDC spoke with Dr Juergen Knauer, an environmental modeller specialising in vegetation processes and their role in global carbon cycling and the climate. Juergen is the winner of the 2024 ARDC-sponsored Ecological Society of Australia (ESA) Award for New Developers of Open Source Software in Ecology.

https://ardc.edu.au/article/shaping-research-software-an-interview-with-dr-juergen-knauer/.

Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation Newsletter

Federation University’s Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation (CeRDI) recently published its quarterly newsletter which includes the following research updates:

Soil CRC appointment: Dr Nathan Robinson, Program Leader
Central Highlands drought resilience project
Why should we care about groundwater?
Where's wormy? Research to determine the distribution of Barber's Pole worm in sheep across Victoria
Harnessing legacy data for new insights
Exploring diverse paths to graduate research at CeRDI: Sonia Proctor, PhD candidate
Early career researcher seed funding: Project outcomes.

These and other news items are available at CeRDI Autumn Newsletter 2025 at https://www.cerdi.edu.au/cb_pages/news/CeRDINewsletterAutumn2025.php.

Fast, Secure Data Sharing Helps Protect the Great Barrier Reef

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, are using FileSender over AARNet’s high-speed network to securely and efficiently share terabytes of survey data, advancing the detection of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish.

FileSender enables rapid sharing of high-resolution underwater imagery used to train AI models that detect starfish and coral damage. This collaboration supports timely model updates and deployment in the field, helping teams better control starfish outbreaks.

Find out more at: https://www.aarnet.edu.au/fast-secure-data-sharing-helps-protect-the-great-barrier-reef.

Australian Access Federation Annual Report 2024

Established in June 2009, the AAF has for the last 15 years been transforming Australia’s research, teaching and learning communities.

In 2024, we laid the groundwork for a national research system which is increasingly connected, where seamless trust and identity services opens access to research knowledge, and where connectivity helps Australian researchers and users of research infrastructure – from health services to citizen scientists – to build the future.

The summary of achievements for 2024 are reflected in the report, which is now available to view at: https://aaf.edu.au/project/australian-access-federation-annual-report-2024/.

Australian ORCID Consortium Year in Review 2024

The ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) Consortium, led by the Australian Access Federation (AAF), had another successful year in 2024. The AAF is proud to provide a national service to support ORCID adoption at member institutions, and we would like to express our thanks to our members for their ongoing support.

Find out more about the year that was on our website at: https://aaf.edu.au/project/orcid-year-in-review-2024/.

Recording: Trust and Identity for National Research Infrastructure Info Session

Hear the latest on the Australian Trust and Identity Framework for National Research Infrastructure and its common policies, standards and technologies — and how it supports a secure and connected digital research ecosystem.

This session features guest speakers from our incubator partners:
Prof Wojtek Goscinski – Chief Executive Officer – from the National Imaging Facility (NIF)
Dr Kelsey Druken – Associate Director, Release Management ACCESS-NRI
Dr Lisa Yen – Chief Executive Officer – from Microscopy Australia.

Listen now at: https://aaf.edu.au/project/trust-and-identity-for-national-research-infrastructure-information-session-recording/.

Encouraging the Adoption of ORCID in the Australian HE and Research Sector

Since the launch of the Australian Consortium in 2016, the AAF have led and encouraged the adoption of ORCID and other key persistent identifiers (PIDs) in the Australian higher education, research and innovation sectors.

ORCID is a world-wide approach to disambiguating researchers and connecting them to their research activities and contributions. The uptake of ORCID across Australia has been extremely successful and demonstrates the importance of integrating a trusted attribution tool into contemporary research to guarantee richer reporting and impact tracking.

Read more at: https://aaf.edu.au/project/encouraging-the-adoption-of-orcid-in-the-australian-higher-education-and-research-sector/.

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