The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) and the University of Adelaide have announced they will launch a new node of the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud in South Australia.
The University says the expansion aims to enhance the capabilities of researchers across the state, empowering them with cutting-edge infrastructure and resources as they tackle complex research challenges.
The ARDC Nectar Research Cloud provides researchers with fast, interactive, self-service access to large-scale computing infrastructure, software and data.
Supported by the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS), the initiative is a collaborative environment that fosters innovative research across various disciplines, from biology to engineering, and social sciences to artificial intelligence.
“Establishing a new node at the University of Adelaide marks a significant step in our commitment to supporting researchers across Australia,” said Ben Chiu, Director, Services at the ARDC.
“This node will provide vital computing resources that can accelerate research, enhance collaboration, and drive innovation. We are delighted to take this step forward together with the University of Adelaide to make research infrastructure more accessible and impactful.”
Nectar provides researchers with the compute and storage infrastructure and tools they need to analyse large datasets, collaborate with peers, host online research platforms, and explore new avenues of inquiry without the burden of significant infrastructure investment.
“The launch of the new node is a leap forward in the support available to researchers. It ensures they have the necessary resources to continue producing world-class research that addresses pressing global challenges,” said Stephen Love, the University of Adelaide’s Director of Research Infrastructure and Platforms.
“With this new node, researchers in South Australia will have increased access to cloud computing and services and can more easily collaborate on data-intensive and compute-intensive research with colleagues at other institutions using national research infrastructure.”
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at the University of Adelaide, Professor Anton Middelberg, says the new node solidifies the University’s position as a leader in research in Australia.
“The University of Adelaide is delighted to host this new node of the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud, which will benefit the entire South Australian research community,” Professor Middelberg said.
“Collaboration is integral to quality, world-leading research outcomes, and this initiative will deepen the University’s ties with local research institutions.”
The launch of the new node is a leap forward in the support available to researchers, ensuring they have the necessary resources to continue producing world-class research that addresses pressing global challenges.
A showcase of the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud will be held in Adelaide on Monday, 24 February, where researchers can hear more about how the infrastructure can accelerate their research. Speakers from the University of Adelaide and the ARDC will present from 11am (ACDT) at the University’s Flentje Lecture Theatre. Places are limited, so register now .
Researchers can also express their interest in hands-on Nectar training held in Adelaide and online.
More information about the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud is available at the Nectar webpage.
