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Welcome to Rubin’s cosmic treasure chest!
June 123, 2025
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has released one of its first stunning images, showcasing a rich and colorful section of the Universe filled with stars and galaxies from the southern Virgo Cluster, 55 million light-years away. Captured with the world’s largest digital camera, the 3200-megapixel LSST Camera, this image represents just a fraction of what Rubin will achieve over its 10-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time. Composed of 1185 exposures over 7 nights, it reveals intricate cosmic details from Milky Way stars to distant galaxies and Solar System asteroids. Rubin’s unmatched imaging capabilities will allow scientists to map the Milky Way, catalog Solar System objects, track changes in the night sky, and probe fundamental questions about dark matter, dark energy, and the formation of the Universe … Read More
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REUNA Hosted AmLight’s Annual SA3CC Meeting to Advance Global Astronomy Connectivity
May 5-9, 2025
REUNA hosted the annual South American Astronomy Coordination Committee (SA3CC) meeting in La Serena, Chile. Organized under the NSF-funded AmLight project, this key event brought together major astronomical observatories and advanced research and education networks to collaborate on the high-performance connectivity required for data-intensive astronomy in the region. Participants included representatives from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, AmLight, ESnet, Internet2, and other leading institutions. Discussions focused on the technical and operational needs for transferring massive volumes of astronomical data, such as Rubin’s anticipated 20 terabytes of nightly images, to international data centers in near real time. The meeting highlighted Chile’s strategic role in global astronomy and REUNA’s critical support in ensuring seamless data movement across continents. A follow-up technical session addressed fine-tuning the Long-Haul Network (LHN), the global backbone essential to Rubin’s success as it prepares to go fully online later this year. Special thanks to REUNA for hosting and supporting this vital collaboration! … English | Spanish
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A Summer of Cyberinfrastructure
July 23, 2025
The Student Training and Engagement Program (STEP), part of the NSF’s ACCESS initiative, offers undergraduate students immersive, hands-on exposure to careers in cyberinfrastructure (CI), including areas like high-performance computing, cybersecurity, networking, and data science. During the two-week STEP-1 program held in May 2025 at Florida International University, students worked closely with experienced mentors, explored advanced research facilities like FIU’s Wall of Wind and M1 Equinix Data Center, and participated in technical workshops ranging from Unix to cloud computing. Led by Rob Quick from Indiana University and supported by experts like Vasilka Chergarova of FIU, the program emphasized both technical training and professional mentorship. Students came from diverse academic backgrounds and expressed enthusiasm for the practical experience, especially highlights like cybersecurity labs and a boat trip to view underwater data sensors. With its focus on skill-building, mentorship, and community, STEP continues to empower the next generation of CI professionals, many of whom are already launching successful careers in the field … Read More
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An international seminar addressed the challenges and opportunities of the Antarctic Cable Project
June 26, 2025
On Thursday, June 19, the seminar “Antarctic Cable: Connecting the Last Frontier” took place in Punta Arenas, drawing a diverse audience and generating strong public interest. The event brought together representatives from government, science, industry, and the armed forces to explore the potential and implications of the Antarctic Cable initiative, currently in its pre-feasibility study phase. Organized by the Regional Government of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, SUBTEL, and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), with support from the University of Magallanes, the seminar provided a valuable platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange around this transformative connectivity project … Read More on Spanish
June 11, 2025 During TNC 2025, Brazil’s National Research and Education Network (RNP) and the Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at advancing collaboration in research, education, and network development. The agreement, signed on June 11, reflects a shared commitment to innovation and capacity building, focusing on areas such as network infrastructure, cybersecurity, 5G experimentation, digital transformation, and academic mobility through eduroam. With over 200 member institutions, RENU brings a strong foundation in ICT services, while RNP offers extensive expertise and experience in operating as a leading NREN. Both organizations emphasized the importance of knowledge exchange and joint efforts in driving technological progress across similar socio-economic and infrastructural contexts. The partnership, initially set for three years, underscores a broader mission to connect academic communities globally and strengthen digital ecosystems in both countries … Read More
May 23, 2025 In a major advancement for science, education, and innovation in Latin America, Peru’s Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) has formally joined the BELLA II project, a transformative initiative led by RedCLARA and co-financed by the European Union. The collaboration will integrate Peru into a high-capacity fiber-optic network, linking the country regionally and with Europe at speeds of 100 Gbps and beyond. This high-speed connection will establish Peru as a strategic hub in Latin America’s digital infrastructure, enabling unprecedented levels of scientific and academic data exchange. The initiative is expected to boost knowledge sharing, support cutting-edge research, and enhance Peru’s national competitiveness through improved access to advanced technologies. During a recent meeting, Vice Minister of Communications Carla Sosa Vela and RedCLARA Executive Director Luis Eliécer Cadenas, along with representatives from both institutions, confirmed that the MTC will provide technical expertise to support the project’s rollout across Peru. This effort builds on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in February, reinforcing Peru’s commitment to expanding digital cooperation for research, education, and innovation … Read More
June 20, 2025 REUNA’s 2024 Annual Report highlights a year of significant milestones, including the celebration of its 30th anniversary and major achievements in digital connectivity, astronomy, and telemedicine. The report emphasizes REUNA’s growing international presence and its collaborative work with RedCLARA and the BELLA II project to drive digital transformation across Latin America and the Caribbean. It also details REUNA’s active participation in global initiatives on open science and cybersecurity, its strategic partnerships, and its role in key events like the 13th TICAL Conference. Additionally, the report provides institutional updates, including organizational structure and the expansion of its member network … Read More on Spanish
Upcoming This year, the conference will be held under the theme “Innovation that Transforms”, reaffirming its position as the most important event in Latin America and the Caribbean focused on information and communication technologies (ICT) applied to higher education, research, and innovation. The preliminar program of TICAL2025 is now available online. From November 10 to 14, TICAL2025 will bring together leaders, experts, and academic communities from across the region in San José, Costa Rica. The event is organized by RedCLARA and the BELLA II project, with the support of RedCONARE of Costa Rica, and will feature a full week of activities designed to strengthen collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of impactful digital solutions … Read More
Upcoming The UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 conference, themed “Resilient and Sustainable Research & Education Networks for the Future,” will take place on October 30–31, 2025, in Harare, Zimbabwe, hosted by the Zimbabwe Research and Education Network (ZIMREN). Bringing together 200+ experts, the event will explore strategies to strengthen research and education networks (RENs) through cybersecurity, advanced connectivity, high-performance computing, open science, and sustainable digital practices. Key discussions will cover network resilience, cloud infrastructure, policy frameworks, green computing, and disaster recovery, aiming to ensure RENs remain robust and financially sustainable. The Call for Presentation Proposals is open from March 17 to June 30, 2025, inviting researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to contribute insights … Read More
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