Researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders from across the environmental sciences, health, and built environment sectors gathered at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) on 16th June 2026 for a focus group discussion exploring how High-Performance Computing (HPC) can become more inclusive, accessible, trusted, and sustainable. The event formed part of the NFCS NetworkPlus-funded … Continued
As part of the NFCS NetworkPlus-funded project “Enhancing HPC Adoption Through User-Centred Design: A Roadmap for Inclusive Innovation in Environment, Health, and the Built Environment”, a full-day High-Performance Computing (HPC) training workshop and facility visit was held at the Harwell Campus in partnership with the Data & Analytics Facility for National Infrastructure (DAFNI) and JASMIN. … Continued
The NFCS-funded project titled Federated AI application container platform / registry feasibility study is hosting its 4th Workshop on the 21st of July, in Cambridge. You will hear from invited speakers on a range of topics, and the project will present the findings of their feasibility study. Please see more information and links to registration … Continued
The NFCS-funded Bridging the Gap project is organising a hybrid workshop on the 25th of June, at the STFC Visitors Centre in Didcot, England, to present the final roadmap and integration models of the project. The event will share findings on aligning research administration systems with digital research infrastructure using federated identity approaches. The workshop … Continued
On the 20th of March, Jon Hays represented the NFCS project during the ARCHER2 Celebration of Science, at a session dedicated to the Digital Research Landscape, alongside: DIRECT, The Carpentries, CAKE, DisCouRSE, CHARTED, STEP-UP & SCALE-UP, ACIT Hub, SHAREing, and NetDrive, follewed by a questions and answers sessions with all the speakers. Jon shared the … Continued
As part of the NFCS-funded project “Enhancing HPC Adoption Through User-Centred Design: A Roadmap for Inclusive Innovation in Environment, Health, and the Built Environment,” the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is organising a hands-on training event and facility visit at the Data & Analytics Facility for National Infrastructure (DAFNI). Date: 28 May 2026Location: DAFNI, … Continued
Researchers, digital infrastructure specialists, and environmental scientists gathered at Imperial College London on the 4th of March 2026 for a collaborative workshop exploring how high-performance computing (HPC) can better support environmental research through inclusive, transparent, and user-centred infrastructure design. The workshop, titled “Enhancing HPC Adoption Through User-Centred Design: A Roadmap for Inclusive Innovation in Environment, … Continued
On the 26th and 27th of February, the NFCS-NetworkPlus ran its third conference on the Bristol harbourside at the MShed, a museum all about Bristol’s history. This event brought together all 26 projects funded by NFCS-NP alongside other community stakeholders like researchers, developers, and service providers. Phase 1 projects presented their interim findings, while phase … Continued
High-performance computing (HPC) is transforming research and innovation across disciplines, yet adoption in the built environment remains uneven. To better understand barriers and opportunities, the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) convened a multi-stakeholder workshop on Exploring the Role of High-Performance Computing (HPC) in the Built Environment on 30 January 2026 in Birmingham. … Continued
This NFCS funded project aims to develop a clear, evidence-based picture of the UK’s Tier-3 research computing landscape and its readiness for federation across institutions. Through a targeted national survey, follow-up interviews, and a community workshop, it will capture how Tier-3 systems are currently operated, governed, and used, alongside the technical, organisational, and cultural barriers … Continued
