Introducing UC’s new Research Platform

The future of research computing at UC is launching in February 2025. With a mandate to enable relevant, distinctive and world class learning, research, and collaborative experiences to a global audience, eResearch at UC is a crucial enabler for UC’s Strategic Vision 2030.

The UC Research Compute Cluster reached end of life in 2024, and as part of the UCs Digital Transformation’s Cloud Programme, a project to invest in a new private cloud was launched. Following a RfP process, UC has partnered with Sempre, and HPC Now! to deliver the highly anticipated research platform for UC researchers and collaborators. 

As at the date of the eResearch NZ 2025 conference, UC will be on the cusp of delivery. We will give a sneak peek of the platform and share what is on the horizon.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Dr François Bissey is a particle physicist that knows too much about computers. After two postdoctoral positions, he took a position as supercomputing consultant at the university of Canterbury as part of the original pool of NeSI staff.He is currently serving as a eResearch consultant as part of Digital Services. His mission being to help researchers with their digital problems and to champion their interest to the wider Digital Services unit.

Jamie Hart is a Product Manager in the Digital Services Unit, leading the Research Experience team. Jamie’s team supports UC's digital research infrastructure and provides eResearch services to UC researchers across the research lifecycle. With a background in Law, academic publishing and the performing arts, Jamie thrives on building strong relationships with stakeholders across UC and beyond and understanding the needs of the researcher in order to drive positive change. A key focus for the Research Experience team at UC is on building the eResearch catalogue of services at UC.

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For more information about the eResearch NZ / eRangahau Aotearoa conference, visit:
https://eresearchnz.co.nz/