{"id":6314,"date":"2025-07-08T15:12:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T19:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=6314"},"modified":"2025-07-08T15:20:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T19:20:30","slug":"newsletter-july-september-2017-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=6314","title":{"rendered":"AmLight ExP Newsletter April- July 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><table id=\"templateContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table id=\"templateHeader\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"headerContainer\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"mcnImageBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnImageBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnImageBlockInner\" valign=\"top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4899\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner-300x50.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner-200x33.png 200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner-400x67.png 400w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner-600x100.png 600w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner-768x128.png 768w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner-800x133.png 800w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner-1024x171.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>AmLight ExP Newsletter April-July 2025<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=6303\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welcome to Rubin\u2019s cosmic treasure chest!<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=6292\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REUNA Hosted AmLight\u2019s Annual SA3CC Meeting to Advance Global Astronomy Connectivity<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/access-ci.org\/a-summer-of-cyberinfrastructure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Summer of Cyberinfrastructure<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuna.cl\/2025\/06\/seminario-internacional-abordo-los-desafios-y-oportunidades-del-proyecto-de-cable-antartico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">An international seminar addressed the challenges and opportunities of the Antarctic Cable Project<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnp.br\/noticias\/rnp-firma-parceria-com-rede-academica-de-uganda-no-tnc-2025-para-promover-colaboracao-internacional-em-pesquisa-e-educacao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RNP partners with Ugandan academic network at TNC 2025 to promote international collaboration in research and education<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redclara.net\/en\/noticiasyeventos\/noticias\/8707-peru-connects-to-the-global-digital-future-through-the-bella-ii-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peru Joins BELLA II to Strengthen Regional and Global Digital Connectivity for Science and Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuna.cl\/publicaciones\/#memorias\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REUNA Presents Its 2024 Annual Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redclara.net\/en\/noticiasyeventos\/noticias\/8715-preliminary-program-of-tical2025-a-week-to-drive-transformative-innovation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preliminary Program of TICAL2025: A Week to Drive Transformative Innovation<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntunet.net\/events\/ubuntunet-connect-2025-call-for-presentation-proposals-now-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UbuntuNet-Connect 2025: Call for Presentation Proposals Now Open<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:visible;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><table class=\"mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg\" alt=\"AmLight\" width=\"600\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder.jpg 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=6303\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6302 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rubin-Observatory-First.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rubin-Observatory-First-200x105.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rubin-Observatory-First-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rubin-Observatory-First-400x211.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rubin-Observatory-First-600x316.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rubin-Observatory-First-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rubin-Observatory-First-800x422.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rubin-Observatory-First.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a>Welcome to Rubin\u2019s cosmic treasure chest!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><em>June 123, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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 &#8230;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=6303\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<table class=\"mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg\" alt=\"AmLight\" width=\"600\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder.jpg 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=6292\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6293 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VeraRubinVisit2025-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VeraRubinVisit2025-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VeraRubinVisit2025-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VeraRubinVisit2025-400x301.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VeraRubinVisit2025-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VeraRubinVisit2025-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VeraRubinVisit2025-800x602.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VeraRubinVisit2025-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VeraRubinVisit2025-1200x902.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VeraRubinVisit2025-1536x1155.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>REUNA Hosted AmLight\u2019s Annual SA3CC Meeting to Advance Global Astronomy Connectivity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><em>May 5-9, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s anticipated 20 terabytes of nightly images, to international data centers in near real time. The meeting highlighted Chile\u2019s strategic role in global astronomy and REUNA\u2019s 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\u2019s success as it prepares to go fully online later this year. Special thanks to REUNA for hosting and supporting this vital collaboration! &#8230;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=6292\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuna.cl\/2025\/05\/reuna-fue-anfitriona-de-importante-encuentro-entre-observatorios-y-redes-avanzadas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n<table class=\"mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg\" alt=\"AmLight\" width=\"600\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder.jpg 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/access-ci.org\/a-summer-of-cyberinfrastructure\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6311 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/STEP2025-Wall-of-Wind-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/STEP2025-Wall-of-Wind-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/STEP2025-Wall-of-Wind-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/STEP2025-Wall-of-Wind-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/STEP2025-Wall-of-Wind-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/STEP2025-Wall-of-Wind-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/STEP2025-Wall-of-Wind-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/STEP2025-Wall-of-Wind.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>A Summer of Cyberinfrastructure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><em>July 23, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Student Training and Engagement Program (STEP), part of the NSF&#8217;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\u2019s 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 &#8230;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/access-ci.org\/a-summer-of-cyberinfrastructure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<table class=\"mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg\" alt=\"AmLight\" width=\"600\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder.jpg 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuna.cl\/2025\/06\/seminario-internacional-abordo-los-desafios-y-oportunidades-del-proyecto-de-cable-antartico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5327 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/reuna-300x105.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/reuna-200x70.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/reuna.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>An international seminar addressed the challenges and opportunities of the Antarctic Cable Project<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><em>June 26, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, June 19, the seminar &#8220;Antarctic Cable: Connecting the Last Frontier&#8221; 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 &#8230;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuna.cl\/2025\/06\/seminario-internacional-abordo-los-desafios-y-oportunidades-del-proyecto-de-cable-antartico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More on Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n<table class=\"mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg\" alt=\"AmLight\" width=\"600\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder.jpg 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnp.br\/noticias\/rnp-firma-parceria-com-rede-academica-de-uganda-no-tnc-2025-para-promover-colaboracao-internacional-em-pesquisa-e-educacao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6316 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TNC25-300x182.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TNC25-200x121.png 200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TNC25-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TNC25-400x243.png 400w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TNC25.png 468w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>RNP partners with the Ugandan academic network at TNC 2025 to promote international collaboration in research and education<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><em>June 11, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<p>During TNC 2025, Brazil\u2019s 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 &#8230;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnp.br\/noticias\/rnp-firma-parceria-com-rede-academica-de-uganda-no-tnc-2025-para-promover-colaboracao-internacional-em-pesquisa-e-educacao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<table class=\"mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg\" alt=\"AmLight\" width=\"600\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder.jpg 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/redclara.net\/en\/noticiasyeventos\/noticias\/8707-peru-connects-to-the-global-digital-future-through-the-bella-ii-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6317 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RedCLARA-300x149.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RedCLARA-200x99.png 200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RedCLARA-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RedCLARA.png 384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Peru Joins BELLA II to Strengthen Regional and Global Digital Connectivity for Science and Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><em>May 23, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In a major advancement for science, education, and innovation in Latin America, Peru\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s national competitiveness through improved access to advanced technologies. During a recent meeting, Vice Minister of Communications Carla Sosa Vela and RedCLARA Executive Director Luis Eli\u00e9cer Cadenas, along with representatives from both institutions, confirmed that the MTC will provide technical expertise to support the project\u2019s rollout across Peru. This effort builds on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in February, reinforcing Peru\u2019s commitment to expanding digital cooperation for research, education, and innovation &#8230;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/redclara.net\/en\/noticiasyeventos\/noticias\/8707-peru-connects-to-the-global-digital-future-through-the-bella-ii-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<table class=\"mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg\" alt=\"AmLight\" width=\"600\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder.jpg 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuna.cl\/publicaciones\/#memorias\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6318 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/reuna2-300x220.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/reuna2-200x147.png 200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/reuna2-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/reuna2-400x293.png 400w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/reuna2.png 468w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>REUNA Presents Its 2024 Annual Report<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><em>June 20, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<p>REUNA\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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 &#8230;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuna.cl\/publicaciones\/#memorias\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More on Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n<table class=\"mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg\" alt=\"AmLight\" width=\"600\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder.jpg 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/redclara.net\/en\/noticiasyeventos\/noticias\/8715-preliminary-program-of-tical2025-a-week-to-drive-transformative-innovation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6319 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TICAL25-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TICAL25-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TICAL25-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TICAL25-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TICAL25-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TICAL25-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TICAL25-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TICAL25-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TICAL25-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TICAL25.png 1297w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>TICAL2025: A Week to Drive Transformative Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><em>Upcoming<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This year, the conference will be held under the theme \u201cInnovation that Transforms\u201d, 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,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tical2025.redclara.net\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TICAL2025<\/a>\u00a0will bring together leaders, experts, and academic communities from across the region in San Jos\u00e9, 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 &#8230;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/redclara.net\/en\/noticiasyeventos\/noticias\/8715-preliminary-program-of-tical2025-a-week-to-drive-transformative-innovation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<table class=\"mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg\" alt=\"AmLight\" width=\"600\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder.jpg 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntunet.net\/events\/ubuntunet-connect-2025-call-for-presentation-proposals-now-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6320 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/UbuntuNetConnect-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/UbuntuNetConnect-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/UbuntuNetConnect-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/UbuntuNetConnect-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/UbuntuNetConnect-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/UbuntuNetConnect-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/UbuntuNetConnect-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/UbuntuNetConnect-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/UbuntuNetConnect-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/UbuntuNetConnect-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/UbuntuNetConnect.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>UbuntuNet-Connect 2025: Call for Presentation Proposals Now Open<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><em>Upcoming<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 conference, themed &#8220;Resilient and Sustainable Research &amp; Education Networks for the Future,&#8221; will take place on October 30\u201331, 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 &#8230;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntunet.net\/events\/ubuntunet-connect-2025-call-for-presentation-proposals-now-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<table class=\"mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg\" alt=\"AmLight\" width=\"600\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder.jpg 431w\" 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