Jana Makar

We're nearly ready to welcome researchers onto NeSI's new platforms. It’s taken a lot of hard work to get to this point and we can’t wait to deliver everything these new platforms have to offer.Com... Read more

Research figure showing the simulation.

Coupling ice and ocean models to better simulate the impact of ice fractures in the Southern Ocean

"The endeavour to couple two such sophisticated numerical models is simply impossible without the full support of an experienced research focussed software engineer. "
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Since our last update, we've made exciting progress towards launching NeSI's new platforms at the Tamaki Data Centre.We've run our first field test of our new compute capabilities, are continuing t... Read more

Amidst a raft of changes across the national science and research sectors, the eResearch NZ / eRangahau Aotearoa 2025 conference was a forum for valuable connections, innovative ideas, and meaningf... Read more

Promising start to search for new battery materials

A three-year search to find more sustainable, cheaper, longer-lasting and better-performing battery materials is already showing promising results, one year into the project.
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The TPC25 conference and exhibition will convene AI leaders from industry, academia, and national laboratories along with the vendor community, funding agencies, and VCs, to develop best practices ... Read more

Screenshot of the LUMASS platform interface.

Moving research data tools to the cloud to broaden access and impact

"Manaaki Whenua have been pleased to have had the opportunity to begin understanding how these types of remote platforms can broaden the type of compute we can offer our researchers."
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The theme for eResearch NZ / eRangahau Aotearoa 2025 is New Horizons: Shaping the Digital Future of Research in Aotearoa. One of the pillars supporting that theme is a focus on how our sector grows... Read more

Through NeSI’s platinum membership with The Carpentries, we have had 13 new instructors successfully complete their Carpentries Instructor Training certifications between October 2023 and October 2... Read more