mastodon 4.7.2GÉANT is the collaboration of European National Research and Education Networks (NRENs).
Together we deliver an information ecosystem of infrastructure and services to advance research, education, and innovation on a global scale.
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#eduroam has been named one of the 13 Dutch brilliant breakthroughs by the Dutch Research Council (NWO)
Created in 2002 by Klaas Wierenga, eduroam started as a simple idea: make Wi-Fi secure, easy & free for students and researchers, wherever they go.
Today, eduroam connects people at almost 40,000 locations in 106 countries. In 2024 alone, it recorded over 8.4 billion authentications.
👏 Congrats to all its contributors from the R&E community for building a service with such global impact.
The final keynote highlight from the GÉANT #SecurityDays 2026 this April.
Alexandre Dulaunoy, Head of CIRCL, Luxembourg's national CSIRT — on how 15 years of open-source security development has shown that sharing code, knowledge and intelligence builds networks of trust between defenders.
If you haven't got your ticket yet, this week is your last chance. Secure your place before 27 March 👉 https://events.geant.org/event/1989/registrations/
☁️ GÉANT's capabilities recognised in JRC guidelines for cloud platforms
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre has recognised GÉANT's role in its new guidelines for assessing the maturity of European research cloud platforms.
The framework highlights how GÉANT services and capabilities can help platforms improve and reach a higher level of maturity, particularly in the areas of access and performance.
What happens when ten European NRENs come together to test how they manage a full-scale, cross-border crisis under pressure?
Earlier this month, we found out. TALON, the first simulation-based crisis exercise designed specifically for NRENs, brought together ten organisations to test exactly that: how effectively our community communicates, coordinates & maintains trust when it matters most.
🔗 Read more: https://connect.geant.org/2026/03/31/testing-crisis-communications-under-pressure-insights-from-talon
30 years of connecting Czech science, research, and education. Happy anniversary, CESNET! 🎉
What started as an initiative by Czech universities and the Czech Academy of Sciences has grown into a national digital backbone spanning more than 5,600 kilometres and connecting hundreds of institutions across the Czech Republic.
Our CEO Lise Fuhr was honoured to join the celebration and offer GÉANT's congratulations in person.
🔗 Read the full recap: https://connect.geant.org/2026/03/17/cesnet-is-celebrating-its-30th-anniversary
What does it feel like to work on real Trust & Identity challenges alongside experts from GÉANT & NRENs while still being a student?
Read stories from past participants of the Trust & Identity Incubator Mentorship (TIM) programme. 👇
Hear directly from alumni Jovan Simonoski, Anna Kardos, Domonkos Baczo & Aleksandr Petrunin on their programme experience, and read how it can benefit you and your career.
Apply before 1 May 2026: https://community.geant.org/trust-and-identity-mentorship/
#eduVPN case study: Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (Part 2)
University adopted eduVPN as its sole remote-access system for the entire institutional community.
For Ca’ Foscari, choosing a solution designed specifically by and for the R&E community and supported in Italy by GARR was an important step in aligning remote access with its broader digital infrastructure.
Stefano Claut shares more about the transition.
🔗 Read the full story: https://connect.geant.org/2026/02/23/case-study-ca-foscari-university-of-venice-boosts-remote-access-with-eduvpn
Every year, a new group of students & recent graduates joins the GÉANT Trust & Identity community. Not as observers, but as contributors working on real challenges alongside experts from GÉANT & European #NRENs.
That's what the Trust & Identity Incubator Mentorship (TIM) programme is about.
Cycle 12 is now open, and we're looking for the next group of curious, motivated students ready to take that step.
Learn more and apply before 1 May 👉 https://connect.geant.org/2026/03/19/be-part-of-the-next-trust-identity-incubator-mentorship-cycle
The GÉANT #SecurityDays 2026 programme is live and we're highlighting the keynotes you won't want to miss.
First up is Frank Rieger!
Hacker, author and internet activist — on how agentic LLMs are changing the IT security landscape, and why mastering the fundamentals of network control matters more than ever.
Learn more & secure your place 👉 https://security.geant.org/geant-security-days-2026/
Behind the #TNC26 branding concept: Part 2
It's a design that celebrates the spirit of Finland and our wonderful host, CSC, who are welcoming the global #Research & #Education networking community to Helsinki this June.
🎟️ Early bird tickets are still available until 24 March: https://tnc26.geant.org/register-to-tnc26/
Got something to share at #TNC26?
There’s just 1 week left to submit your proposals for Lightning Talks, BoFs, and Community Hub.
This year, under the theme Digital Sisu, the TNC Programme Committee are especially looking for contributions that show courage and inner strength in our changing world.
🎤 Submit your idea before 10 March: https://tnc26.geant.org/submit/
🎟️ And get your early bird ticket: https://tnc26.geant.org/register-to-tnc26/
The first release of the EuroHPC Federation Platform (EFP) is now live 🎉
This marks an important step towards simplifying and unifying access to Europe’s supercomputing ecosystem for researchers, businesses and public sector organisations.
Leveraging the trusted identity frameworks developed by GÉANT and the European #Research & #Education community over the past two decades, the platform enables seamless and secure access to HPC resources.
What new skills can you learn in the GÉANT Network eAcademy?
As #Research & #Education networks evolve, so do the skills needed to design, operate and secure them.
From automation and AI to quantum technologies and Time & Frequency, the landscape is moving fast.
And you can keep up with support from the Network eAcademy!
🔗 Explore: https://wiki.geant.org/spaces/NETDEV/pages/870744119/Network+eAcademy+Training+Portal
✨ Let’s continue spotlighting the next generation of #WomenInSTEM ✨
Meet a student in audiology, driven by a simple, powerful goal: helping people hear and live their lives the way they want to.
“I want to show how good I am at my job and prove that I will be the best audiologist they’ll have.”
🎥 Watch her full interview below and hear what inspires her journey
💬 And share with us in the comments: What’s one thing that motivated your #STEM career path?
Another keynote not to miss at the GÉANT #SecurityDays 2026 this April.
Valerie Aurora, open-source software engineer and co-founder of the Amsterdam Internet Resiliency Club — on why internet connectivity in Europe is more fragile than we think, and how communities can prepare together.
Secure your place 👉 https://events.geant.org/event/1989/registrations/
Have you seen the GÉANT #SecurityDays 2026 workshop programme yet?
This year features 9 hands-on workshops across 3 days, covering everything from threat hunting and crisis simulations to open-source tooling and #DDoS defence.
All workshop participants will also receive a PCD certificate recognising their professional development.
📌 See the full programme and secure your place: https://security.geant.org/geant-security-days-2026/
This #WomensHistoryMonth, we're keeping the spotlight on the next generation of #WomenInSTEM.
Meet a biomedical student who knows the field she's walking into will ask her to prove herself. She's stepping in anyway.
"If you can see the spark in yourself, don't be scared of anything."
🎥 Watch her full interview below, hear about her experience and what's driving her forward
💬 And share with us in the comments: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
Our very own Klaas Wierenga will take the stage at the GARR Conference 2026.
On May 20, he and Giorgia Dragoni (Politecnico di Milano) will explore authentication, authorisation and federation mechanisms for secure and seamless access to distributed services.
#confGARR26 will take place from May 19 to 21 at the University of Pisa, bringing together Italy's R&E community.
🔗 Join in person or remotely: https://conf26.garr.it/en/registration
#TNC26 hasn't even started, but we're already thinking about two keynotes we don't want to miss.
Maria Ritola will open the conference with a keynote on building successful teams and good work life in the digital age.
And Samuli Könönen will close it with a question that fits our theme Digital Sisu perfectly: what happens when the threat to your security is invisible?
📌 Browse the full programme and find your own highlights: https://tnc26.geant.org/check-out-the-programme-of-tnc26/
🚨An email pops up: “Quick! Can you upload the contract here? My VPN’s down!”
It looks like your colleague. It feels urgent. But is it real? 👀
Smishing messages like these exploit trust and urgency, making us act before we think.
It’s easy to slip into autopilot when we’re busy.
But #digitalmindfulness means slowing down, even if for just a few seconds.
🔗 Watch our latest animated video and explore the 2025 #GEANTCybersecurity campaign: https://security.geant.org/cybersecurity-campaign-2025/
Be mindful. Stay safe.
Another keynote not to miss at the GÉANT #SecurityDays 2026 this April.
Nancy Beers, seasoned gamification expert and owner of Sanne Cyber and Happy Game Changers — on why playfulness is a scientifically-backed tool for security innovation, learning, and flexibility.
Check the full programme 👉 https://events.geant.org/event/1989/registrations/
Behind the #TNC26 branding concept: Part 1
People keep asking us about the #TNC26 branding. So we thought it was time to share the story.
Finland isn't just the backdrop for this year's event. It's woven into every visual choice, from Marimekko's bold organic forms to Finland's forests, coastline and wildlife, all drawing on the country's folk art traditions to bring this year's theme, Digital Sisu, to life.
See part 2 in the next post.
A new GÉANT Twinning partnership is underway 🌍
CSC in Finland and Nepal Research and Education Network (NREN) officially kicked off a 6-month collaboration focused on expanding #eduroam coverage, developing REN awareness materials, and building long-term ties.
The two teams will visit each other later this year, with Nepal joining the global R&E community at #TNC26 in Helsinki in June.
We can't wait to see what you build together.
🔗 Read more: https://connect.geant.org/2026/03/02/global-collaboration-in-action-finland-and-nepal-launch-new-twinning-project
🤝 The GÉANT Community establishes the Humanitarian Support Group for NRENs
When URAN needed support, our community showed up and showed what's possible when NRENs come together.
This new group builds on that spirit, creating a permanent, coordinated capability to support NRENs facing long-lasting and large-scale crises.
Want to contribute or learn more? Everything you need is in the article below.
🔗 Read more: https://connect.geant.org/2026/03/05/the-geant-community-establishes-the-humanitarian-support-group-for-nrens
Are you keeping up with the shift in how research data is managed and shared?
Next week, Microsoft and LLPA are hosting two free webinars showing how cloud platforms can make good research data practices easier to implement and sustain.
🔗 Save a seat for the 24 March webinar: https://events.geant.org/event/2119/
🔗 Register for the 26 March webinar: https://events.geant.org/event/2120/
✨ SIG-Marcomms and SIG-MSP Joint Meeting Recap ✨
Earlier this month, NRENs gathered in Lisbon for two days of shared learning across two Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
The question that ran through both days: what changes when the people who build services and the people who communicate them work together from the very beginning?
🔗 Read the full recap: https://connect.geant.org/2026/03/12/bridging-marketing-and-service-management-sig-marcomms-and-sig-msp-meet-in-lisbon
👏 Thank you to FCCN for being amazing hosts!
Three years ago, together with 24 partners across Europe, we set out to answer a question: What if submarine fibre-optic cables could do more than carry data?
Next month, the SUBMERSE Project community and all those interested in fibre sensing come together to share what we found, and to explore where the science goes next.
📌 Save your seat: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=l_eujqBn6kKLJcRcH7Z_zVcvIaotlJBFgP8kzBig4SlURDJIMlJaSERMNVNHUEI5U1pGRFozUjZXOS4u&route=shorturl
Last year, the GÉANT Community Award went to Ronan Byrne and Nicole Harris.
Two people who have shaped our community in ways that are still being felt today.
Behind every every project and milestone — there are people like them. People who show up, go the extra mile, and make our community what it is.
Nominations for the 2026 award are open until 17 April. Who in your network deserves to be celebrated?
✒️ Nominate them today: https://community.geant.org/community-award/