eResearch Newsletter June 2026

Dear Alex, here is the Australasian eResearch Newsletter.

Australasian eResearch Newsletter - June 2026

Message from AeRO:

Reminder: Nominations for the Early Career Excellence Prize, recognising outstanding early-career professionals who are building the future of digital research infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, close on 19-Jun-26 – see details on AeRO website at https://www.aero.edu.au/awards.

The deadline for submitting abstracts to the 2026 eResearch Australasia Conference is fast approaching, which is 22 June, for Oral Presentations, Birds-of-a-Feather, Lightning Talks, Posters, and Workshops; I understand that there will be no extension to that cut-off date this year, so please get your abstracts in quickly! That cut-off date applies to Posters, too! See https://conference.eresearch.edu.au/abstracts/.

A reminder also about the AeRO session at the “Stronger Together” conference (CAUDIT with QUESTnet) in Brisbane entitled “Aligning Enterprise IT with National Research Infrastructure”, which will take place on 20 July. More information here https://www.strongertogether.edu.au/program/aligning-enterprise-it-with-national-research-infrastructure/.

Alex Reid, Newsletter Editor.

CONTENTS:
* ResBaz QLD – Registrations Closing: 16-Jun.
* HPC Training from NCI: from 16-Jun.
* Indigenous Data Governance Masterclass 2026: 18 & 19-Jun.
* Research Computing Roadshow – Sydney: from 23-Jun.
* Using Containers in Nextflow Webinar: 25-Jun.
* AI and HPC Workshop: 25-Jun.
* Funding Opportunities for Research Software: Close from 26-Jun.
* The Data Movers Lab: Globus and FileSender Clinics: 10-Jul.
* Research Data Alliance (RDA) Roadshow in Brisbane: 14-Jul.
* Women in HPC eResearch Australasia Conference Bursary: by 31-Jul.
* National Science Week Open Day: 20-Aug.
* NCRIS Funding Announcement 2026.
* Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation Newsletter.
* Helping Researchers Reconstruct Human History.
* Trusted Data – Trusted Science for the Development of Cockburn Sound.
* The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in NZ Joins QCIF.
* AI Research Infrastructure Scales Up for Australia’s Wildlife Data Boom.
* Latest Updates from the Planet Research Data Commons (May 2026).
* Building Digital Capability in Health and Medical Research.

ResBaz QLD – Registrations Closing: 16-Jun

ResBaz QLD has its 10th anniversary, with three days of hands-on digital research training at QUT Kelvin Grove, from 23–25 June 2026.

This year’s program is bigger than ever, featuring 48 workshops, covering industry engagement, computational skills for health sciences, digital skills for HASS, LLMs and generative AI for research, research skills, storytelling & data visualisation, Ecology and Biodiversity and coding skills for research.

Keynotes include Professor Michael Milford, Celise Gibson, Amanda Miotto, and Natasha Kitano.

QCIF Digital Research will also offer informal drop-in sessions during breaks, providing quick advice in Statistics, Bioinformatics, and HASS.

Registrations close on 16 June at: https://resbaz.github.io/resbaz2026qld/registration/.

HPC Training from NCI: from 16-Jun

16 June (10am - 12pm AEST): Profiling and Debugging Tools for C and C++ - introducing diagnostic tools like Valgrind and gprof. https://events.humanitix.com/profiling-and-debugging-tools-for-c-and-c-valgrind-and-gprof-hsv93mep.

18 June, 2 July (1–2pm, AEST): Helpdesk Hours - Drop-in sessions offering hands-on support. Go live via the Zoom Meeting Link: https://anu.zoom.us/j/87643811583?pwd=KhC27bp20xpDUmPlQ4bo1rQXFcKe3h.1#success.

22–23 June (10am–12pm): OpenMP Parallelism I: Managing Threads and Shared Memory - Focuses on accelerating CPU-bound computations. https://events.humanitix.com/openmp-parallelism-i-managing-threads-and-shared-memory.

30 June (10am–12pm): Getting Started with Gadi - Introduction to navigating the cluster environment, submitting jobs, and managing storage. https://opus.nci.org.au/spaces/Help/pages/144277624/Seminar+Getting+Started+with+Gadi.

1–2 July (1pm–5pm): OpenMP Parallelism II: GPU Offloading - Covers accelerating compute workflows. https://events.humanitix.com/openmp-parallelism-ii-gpu-offloading.

Indigenous Data Governance Masterclass 2026: Livestreamed Keynotes: 18 & 19-Jun

Due to high demand, the ARDC will be livestreaming 2 key presentations from the Indigenous Data Governance Masterclass:

Indigenous Data Governance and Sovereignty - by Robert McLellan (UQ)
Introducing the Framework for the Governance of Indigenous Data - by Professor Marcia Langton and Associate Professor Kristen Smith (University of Melbourne) and Robert McLellan (UQ)

Date/Time: 18 June (10:10 to 10:55 am) and 19 June (9:50 to 10:50 am) AEST
Location: online

Register now at: https://ardc.edu.au/event/ardc-indigenous-data-governance-masterclass-2026-livestreamed-keynotes/.

Research Computing Roadshow – Sydney: from 23-Jun

NCI Australia, Pawsey Supercomputing Centre, CSIRO and ARDC’s Nectar Cloud are coming together to talk to users in the Sydney region.

The program will provide training, support, and expert advice on supercomputing and data services. The roadshow is open to Sydney researchers who will benefit from technical workshops, targeted support, and opportunities to discuss research needs in person.

Day 1 (23-Jun-26): Introduction to National HPC Services
Day 2 (24-Jun-26): Advanced HPC Services and User Support
Day 3 (25-Jun-26: UNSW Researchers Only): Deep Learning with PyTorch
Day 4 (26-Jun-26: UNSW Researchers Only): Python Acceleration: GPU-Powered Array Computing with CuPy

Using Containers in Nextflow Webinar: 25-Jun

Managing software dependencies is a common challenge when running bioinformatics workflows.

Tools often require specific versions of libraries or conflicting environments, and analyses may need to run across different computational environments.

In this webinar organised by Australian BioCommons, Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre’s Dr Sarah Beecroft will explore how containers are used in practice within Nextflow workflows.

Register here: https://www.biocommons.org.au/events/containers-2026.

AI and HPC Workshop: 25-Jun

The WADSIH and Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre are putting together a workshop to bring together public sector professionals to learn about AI and high-performance computing (HPC). Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss key priorities and barriers around AI and HPC adoption within their organisations.

Date/Time: 25 June, 9:30am to 12:30pm.
Location: WA Data Science Innovation Hub, 137 St George’s Tce, Perth.
Cost: Free.

For more information and registration please visit - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wadsih-pawsey-state-government-connect-initiative-tickets-1991543832213?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Funding and Fellowship Opportunities for Research Software: Close from 26-Jun

Three funding and development opportunities are available through the Equersa group of conferences across Research Software Africa, Latin America, and Asia Australia.

Accessibility Fellows: We seek individuals to enhance research software accessibility across our three regions. Applications close 26 June 2026.

Micro-Grants: 30 micro-grants of AUD $50 support research software projects in your region. Applications close 10 July 2026.

Event Scholarships: Free event tickets are available for researchers and software engineers requiring financial support. Applications close 14 August 2026.

For further information and to apply, visit https://equersa.org.

The Data Movers Lab: Globus and FileSender Clinics: 10-Jul

This is a monthly online drop-in session for anyone working with Globus and FileSender through AARNet.

These informal, community-driven sessions provide a relaxed space to explore research data movement challenges, exchange ideas, and learn from shared experiences. Staff from the AARNet Digital Research Team are available to share knowledge and help participants make the most of these data movement services.

All levels of expertise are welcome, and sessions may occasionally focus on specific themes based on community feedback.

Find out more or register at https://aarnet.zoom.us/meeting/register/JF_qcJuQRrizRJEx5DMLlQ.

Research Data Alliance (RDA) Roadshow in Brisbane: 14-Jul

Register for the RDA Roadshow in Brisbane to learn about the latest in global research data innovation and collaboration.

Guest speakers from the RDA network will present real-world case studies and initiatives shaping the future of research data management. This is your opportunity to connect with researchers, data custodians, research infrastructure providers, industry professionals, and RDA members who are passionate about advancing global data sharing.

Date: 14 July 2026
Time: 10 am to 12 noon, AEST
Location: Level 2, 315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006

More detail and to register: https://ardc.edu.au/event/research-data-alliance-rda-roadshow-in-brisbane-july-2026/.

Women in HPC eResearch Australasia Conference Bursary Programme is Back: by 31-Jul

Over the last three years, our Chapter has worked to improve and support participation from underrepresented groups at the eResearch Australasia Conference. This year, we are again providing support to cover registration for members of our community who would otherwise be unable to attend. We are in the process of securing a partner to help us cover these costs, and the number of bursaries we can provide will depend on the outcomes of this process.

Applications are now open for this Bursary programme -- the deadline to apply is Friday 31 July. Full details: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_ZBJ656acI8tB8vUVK7Z8x5aY1tlMUQqRdfOMaC2iLDDSjg/viewform.

National Science Week Open Day: 20-Aug

Celebrate National Science Week with a unique opportunity to explore the world of supercomputing, scientific research, and cutting-edge technology at Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre.

Whether you are part of a school group or a member of the public, discover how advanced computing is helping researchers tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.

The morning session is for school groups, and the afternoon session is open to the public.

Register here: https://pawsey.org.au/news-and-events/pawsey-open-day-national-science-week-20-august-2026.

NCRIS Funding Announcement 2026

The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) welcomes the Australian Government’s commitment to national research infrastructure, with $38.78 million invested through the Department of Education’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) set to strengthen the ARDC’s delivery of digital research infrastructure.

This new NCRIS funding will fuel the ARDC’s work in providing Australian researchers with leading-edge digital infrastructure and competitive advantage through data.

For more detail, see: https://ardc.edu.au/article/ncris-funding-announcement-2026/.

Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation Newsletter

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

Building a Legacy of Soil Data in Australia
Soil Health Indicator Workshops Identify National and Regional Priorities
Sustainability and Natural Capital Reporting Workshop
From Research to the Paddock: Soil CRC Workshop
CeRDI Platform Connects Drought Resilience Trials
Supporting Climate-Ready Future for Central Highlands Agriculture
Advancing Data Collaboration
Sharing Knowledge across the Mallee Region

To view the CeRDI Newsletter Autumn 2026, visit: https://www.cerdi.edu.au/cb_pages/news/CeRDINewsletterAutumn2026.php.

Helping Researchers Reconstruct Human History

Researchers at the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA (ACAD) at Adelaide University are using AARNet’s FileSender, a secure service for transferring very large files, to share genomic datasets with research partners in Australia and around the world.

Their research includes work on bison adaptation, human demographic history and dingo genome diversity in Australia. With samples often irreplaceable, FileSender enables the team to use simple Python scripts to transfer large datasets directly from remote servers, supporting fast and reliable collaboration.

Find out more at https://www.aarnet.edu.au/helping-researchers-reconstruct-human-history.

Trusted Data – Trusted Science for the Development of Cockburn Sound

A shared, secure data initiative is helping government and industry make faster, more sustainable decisions about Australia's most complex environmental projects.

More details: https://ardc.edu.au/case-study/trusted-data-trusted-science-for-the-development-of-cockburn-sound/.

The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in NZ Joins QCIF Digital Research

QCIF Digital Research welcomes its First International Member: The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in New Zealand.

This partnership marks an exciting step in QCIF’s continued expansion beyond Australia and highlights its growing recognition as a key player in the data science and data engineering ecosystem.

Read more: https://www.qcif.edu.au/news/qcif-digital-research-welcomes-its-first-global-member%3A-the-malaghan-institute-of-medical-research-in-new-zealand.

AI Research Infrastructure Scales Up for Australia’s Wildlife Data Boom

WildObs is accelerating the fight against extinction for Australian wildlife by instantly transforming millions of camera trap images into actionable conservation data, utilising artificial intelligence alongside human verification.

The project’s research lead is Dr Matthew Luskin, an ARC Senior Research Fellow and academic at The University of Queensland and it is supported by QCIF Digital Research under the leadership of Dr Jenna Wraith, Head of Sustainable Futures Department and Principal Data Scientist.

More details: https://ardc.edu.au/article/ai-research-infrastructure-scales-up-for-australias-wildlife-data-boom/ and : https://www.qcif.edu.au/news/wildobs%3A-australia%E2%80%99s-national-platform-for-processing-and-sharing-wildlife-camera-data-launched-.

Latest Updates from the Planet Research Data Commons (May 2026)

Discover the latest news, resources and upcoming events for earth and environmental science research in this update from Hamish Holewa, Director of the Planet Research Data Commons.

More details: https://ardc.edu.au/article/latest-updates-from-the-planet-research-data-commons-may-2026/.

Building Digital Capability in Health and Medical Research

Find out how to create a structured plan to build your health and medical research team’s essential capabilities for national collaboration through applying the ARDC’s Digital Capabilities and Skills Framework.

More detail: https://ardc.edu.au/article/building-digital-capability-in-health-and-medical-research/.

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