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Australasian eResearch Newsletter - November 2025
Message from AeRO:
 
I hope you are all well recovered by now from the very successful eResearch Australasia Conference held in Brisbane 4 weeks ago (goodness!  Is it that long ago!?).  It’s always full-on, but very much more so for those brave souls who attended IDW in the week before.
 
Here are some basic statistics about the event (more in the Reflections issue):  total registrations: 574;  Workshop registrations: 114;  WHPC & SysAdmin registrations: 69.  Countries represented: 15 (incl Aus & NZ).
 
Please complete the post-conference Survey at https://cdesign.eventsair.com/2025eresearch/delegate-survey/Survey/Register.
 
Next Year’s Conference will run from 26 to 30 October 2026, at the MCC!!!

A reminder that we would really like to hear of your reflections on the conference.  Because of some email issues we have had, I’m putting back the deadline for contributions to this Friday, 21-Nov.  (Also, my apologies that this issue is a little late going out).
 
Alex Reid, Newsletter Editor.
CONTENTS:
* eResearchNZ: Abstract Deadline EXTENDED to:  17-Nov.
* Nextflow on HPC Workshop:  18-Nov.
* KeyPoint: QCIF’s Trusted Research Environment at Unlock:  19-Nov.
* RDA Complex Citation Implementation IG (CCI-IG) Hackathon:  20-Nov.
* Data Movers Lab: Globus and FileSender Clinics:  21-Nov.
* ReDBox Event – Advancing ReDBox: Version 5.0 & Cloud Launch:  26-Nov.
* ICS 2026 Call for Papers:  due 9-Dec.
* Gemini Pro Free for Students:  by 9-Dec.
* Hub and Spoke Model for the ESIP Jan-2026 Meeting:  by 12-Dec.
* AI Bootcamp in Adelaide:  starts 9-Feb-26.
* Join the GDG AI for Science Community.
* AeRO AGM Highlights.
* Quantum-Secure Link Protects Data Using the Laws of Physics.
* Alex Reid Receives Inaugural AeRO Award.
* Altmetric Top 25 NTRO Repositories for 2024.
* Is Compliance Slowing Down Defence Research?
* EcoCommons and Google Advance Global Biodiversity Mapping.
 
eResearchNZ: Abstract Deadline EXTENDED to:  17-Nov
We’ve heard there are a number of submissions underway that need a bit more time to prepare.  So, we’re extending our Call for Submissions to give you another week to polish your abstracts.  Submissions of lightning talks, presentations, Birds-of-a-Feather, and workshops are welcomed.
 
We’ve extended the deadline to midnight* on Monday 17 November.   No further extension will be made.
 
Go to:  https://eresearchnz.co.nz/abstract-submissions/.
 
BTW, Registrations have now opened for eRNZ.  See https://eresearchnz.co.nz/.
 
*eRNZ didn’t say if this was NZ time or Perth time, so you possibly have an extra 5 hours!  Or 13 if you are in the UK!!
Nextflow on HPC Workshop:  18-Nov
Outgrown your laptop?  The Nextflow on HPC workshop (18 to 19-Nov-25, online) is now open for applications!  Learn how to take your bioinformatics pipelines to the next level by scaling them on Australia’s national high performance computing (HPC) clusters.
 
In collaboration with the National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) and the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre, this hands-on training will equip you with practical skills to configure, optimise, and troubleshoot Nextflow pipelines for efficient execution on NCI Gadi (PBS) and Pawsey Setonix (SLURM).
 
Read more about the workshop and review the prerequisites below and Apply Now!"
 
See:  https://www.biocommons.org.au/events/nextflow-hpc-workshop-2025.
Discover KeyPoint: QCIF’s Trusted Research Environment at Unlock:  19-Nov
On 19 November, QCIF’s Head of Data and Software, Peter Marendy, will present KeyPoint, QCIF’s Trusted Research Environment (TRE), at Unlock, a Community of Practice dedicated to advancing responsible, secure, and streamlined access to health and research data.
 
Hosted by Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC), Unlock brings together researchers, TRE providers, vendors, and stakeholders to share practical experiences, tackle shared challenges, and explore innovative models for data access and governance.
 
Register here: https://ardc.edu.au/event/unlock-a-trusted-research-environment-community-of-practice/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=5ec13982-f0eb-437a-99ab-fcc746d4d53d. 

Learn more about KeyPoint:  https://www.qcif.edu.au/products/keypoint.
The RDA Complex Citation Implementation IG (CCI-IG) Hackathon:  20-Nov
The RDA CCI-IG invites everyone to its Hackathon on 20 November 2025, 13:00 – 17:00 UTC.   Hackathon will discuss the draft Complex Citation Object (CCO) metadata schema with the community in Breakout Groups based on participants’ use cases.  The desired outcome of the Hackathon is a consolidated first version of the CCO metadata standard.
 
Registration is here:  https://agu.zoom.us/meeting/register/5nlYzv8rTRmpdSFtrxqOAg.
 
The agenda is here:  https://www.rd-alliance.org/groups/complex-citation-implementation-interest-group-cci-ig/posts/?post=200377.
The Data Movers Lab: Globus and FileSender Clinics:  21-Nov
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.
ReDBox Community Event – Advancing ReDBox: Version 5.0 & Cloud Launch:  26-Nov
Join us Online as we unveil two major milestones shaping the future of research data management: ReDBox 5.0 and ReDBox Cloud.
 
You will also hear from two current subscribers as they share their implementation journeys, challenges, and insights.
 
Expect a session packed with product updates, live demos, and real-world perspectives, followed by an open Q&A with the ReDBox team.
 
Register here:  https://www.qcif.edu.au/event-details/redbox-community-event-2025-advancing-redbox-version-5-0-cloud-launch.
ICS 2026 Call for Papers:  due 9-Dec
Papers are being solicited for next year’s Northern Ireland-based ACM International Conference on Supercomputing.
 
Papers are requested on all aspects of the architecture, software and applications of high-performance computing systems of all scales, from chips to supercomputing systems.  ICS 2026, in Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK) from 6­–9 July, holds two cycles of paper submissions with abstract submissions due by 9 December 2025 and 2 February 2026.
 
The conference serves as a leading international forum for presenting research results in HPC systems.
 
More information:  https://rcc.uq.edu.au/article/2025/10/ics-2026-call-papers.
Gemini Pro Free for Students:  by 9-Dec
University members can now get Google Gemini free!  Instantly understand complex lecture notes or textbook problems by uploading images.  Turn your course materials into custom quizzes, flashcards, and study guides.  Research complex topics and receive synthesized reports with citations, saving hours.  Access includes unlimited chats, 2.5 Pro models, Deep Research, Audio Overviews, and 2 TB of storage.
 
For more info and to activate the offer before December 9, visit: https://gemini.google/students/.
Register Interest in a Hub and Spoke Model for the ESIP 2026 January Meeting:  by 12-Dec
A Hub and Spoke meeting model was trialled enabling interactive participation with the ESIP July 2025 meeting in Seattle.  There is growing interest to rerun a Hub and Spoke model for the ESIP January 2026 meeting with more hubs.  Attendees will register with ESIP, but each ‘Hub’ will self-organise, including catering.
 
For ESIP Partner Organisations early bird registration will be $US225 until 19 December, and then $US275. For non-partner members, rates are $US325 and $375.
 
To work out how many people may want to participate and where, please fill in this form by 12 December:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelKyBdYbjntOgzML8Rh8Y_Ca-ufzDJVjT0HykDiwySR1si9A/viewform.
AI Bootcamp in Adelaide:  starts 9-Feb-26
Intersect is rolling out its successful AI Bootcamp in Adelaide, offering researchers hands-on, instructor-led training.  Delivered by our AI experts, the bootcamps cover vital topics like computer vision, generative AI, and large language models.
 
The five-day bootcamp, spread over seven weeks, focuses on empowering practical skills for research innovation in key local sectors.  Participants apply learning to real-world case studies, present an individual project, and receive a certificate, gaining efficiency, a competitive edge, and crucial ethical insights.
 
Register your interest to stay ahead in AI at:  https://intersect.org.au/adelaide-unlock-the-power-of-ai-in-research/.
Join the GDG AI for Science Community
Researchers are invited to join the Google Developer Group for "AI for Science".  This community connects researchers with Google experts and peers to explore the application of AI in scientific domains.  By joining, members will receive notifications about relevant Google funding opportunities, as well as invitations to specialised talks and workshops on emerging AI technologies and research tools.  Upcoming workshops include “Kaggle for Research” and “AI-agents for Research”.
 
Learn more, register for workshops, and join the group here: https://gdg.community.dev/gdg-ai-for-science-australia/.
AeRO AGM Highlights
The AeRO AGM was held during the eResearch Conference.  There are now 20 members, which is 7 more than last year.  Only one Forum was held during the year, and it is thought another should be held once the National Roadmap is released.  Recognising that next year will be the 20th eResearch Conference, some thought is being given to the possibility of reshaping the Conference, or AeRO, reflecting changes in the community.
 
A new Committee was elected, actually unchanged from last year, with Luc Betbeder-Matibet (UNSW) as President, Aditi Subramanya (Pawsey) as Vice-President, Gareth Williams (CSIRO) as Secretary/Treasurer, and Ryan Fraser (AARNet) and Jake Carroll (UQ) as ordinary members.
 
Further information about AeRO can be found on the newly refurbished website - https://www.aero.edu.au/.
Alex Reid Receives Inaugural AeRO Award
Alex Reid was recognised at the Conference for his many contributions to AeRO.  He has served on the Program Committee for many years, and has co-chaired it twice;  he has also edited the monthly newsletter for the last 10 years.  He was awarded the inaugural AeRO Committee Prize 2025 “for significant contributions to our community and conferences.”
Breakthrough Quantum-Secure Link Protects Data Using the Laws of Physics
Australian technology has delivered a live quantum-secure link, a breakthrough that promises to future-proof critical data against tomorrow’s cyber threats.  The project brings together QuintessenceLabs, Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, and AARNet, the national research and education network.
 
By combining local expertise in quantum cyber security, digital science and advanced fibre infrastructure, the partners have successfully demonstrated a quantum key distribution (QKD) system to generate unbreakable encryption keys over standard optical fibre.  Together, these organisations are building sovereign quantum capability to protect Australia’s most valuable data.
 
Find out more at:  https://www.aarnet.edu.au/australias-breakthrough-quantum-secure-link-protects-data-using-the-laws-of-physics.
Altmetric Top 25 NTRO Repositories for 2024
Compiled by Simon Porter (VP of Research Futures, Digital Science), this list shines a spotlight on the essential yet often overlooked non-traditional research outputs (NTROs) and the repositories that host them.
 
See the interactive Top 25 list here: https://www.altmetric.com/blog/beyond-the-journal-inside-the-altmetric-top-25-ntro-repositories/.
 
While journal articles remain central to scholarly communication, the landscape is shifting. Repositories are no longer just archives – they’re amplifiers, making NTROs open, persistent, and discoverable.
 
A Monash University repository "Young people's perspectives on missing out on being young" came in at #3.
Are Compliance Requirements Slowing Down Defence Research?
For researchers collaborating with Defence or other regulated partners, compliance is now non-negotiable, with Essential 8 Maturity Level 2 now mandatory.  But maintaining compliance shouldn’t sacrifice research velocity or team collaboration.
 
The challenge lies in building secure, compliant research environments that meet Defence standards while enabling teams to innovate seamlessly.
 
CAUDIT Cloud provides a streamlined pathway to innovation, helping researchers protect sensitive data, meet Essential 8 controls, and maintain frictionless collaboration.  See how leading researchers are turning compliance into a catalyst for collaboration in our latest article:  https://bit.ly/3LCbQ3Z.
EcoCommons Partners with Google to Advance Global Biodiversity Mapping
QCIF is proud to announce that EcoCommons Australia, led by Jenna Wraith, Head of Sustainable Futures at QCIF, is partnering with Google on a ground-breaking global initiative to create species distribution maps at an unprecedented scale.
 
By leveraging advanced data and mapping capabilities, the partnership aims to deliver innovative solutions for biodiversity protection and environmental resilience.
 
Read more:  https://www.qcif.edu.au/news/ecocommons-partners-with-google-to-advance-global-biodiversity-mapping.
Contributions
This newsletter is based on contributions from members of the eResearch community, and draws on news articles and newsletters published across the sector. The Newsletter is published around the 16th of each month. Please send all contributions (max. 100 words + link + image) or pointers to any other relevant articles or newsletters to editor@aero.edu.au.
Newsletter archives are available at http://aero.edu.au/newsletters/.
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Thanks, Alex Reid, AeRO Newsletter Editor.
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