Discover the Science 4 COVID-19 platform

05.04.2020

The platform created by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the Agency for Clinical Research and Biomedical Innovation (AICIB) is another tool in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

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FCT strengthens infrastructure to meet the demands of the Covid-19 crisis

03.04.2020

With the increase in internet traffic from institutions associated with the growth in the consumption of digital content, particularly distance learning, the FCT has strengthened the Science, Technology and Society Network (RCTS), which supports internet connections for the Portuguese teaching and research community.

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Scientific Computing Conference postponed until October (updated)

18.03.2020

To date, more than 200 participants have registered and plan to take advantage of the sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities at this annual meeting point for the diverse communities of managers and users of advanced communication, computing, data, and other digital services platforms provided by the FCCN unit.

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RCTS with 100 GBPS connection to GigaPIX

16.03.2020

The Science, Technology, and Society Network is now connected to the GigaPIX 100 Gbps traffic exchange point. The upgrade ensures connectivity needs for the coming years.

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Registration is now open for the Scientific Computing Conference 2020

20.02.2020

The meeting of the community served by the FCT FCCN Unit will take place in Leiria, from April 21st to 23rd.

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Webinar to learn about the UP2U universe

18.02.2020

Online training will take place on February 25th and 28th. The goal is to “explore the UP2U platform.” The UP2U platform aims to create a

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Porto hosts international meeting on advanced computing

17.02.2020

Arm HPC (High Performance Computing) User Group – A-HUG – will be meeting in Porto, between March 11th and 13th.

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Supercomputer inaugurated in Évora

06.02.2020

The University of Évora inaugurated “Oblivion”, a supercomputer installed in partnership with the ENGAGE SKA research consortium.

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RCTS: GÉANT network connection upgraded to 40 GBPS

31.01.2020

Another upgrade of RCTS' access to the GÉANT network was carried out, with the connection now guaranteed at 40 Gigabits per second (Gbps).

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Lisbon hosts Open edX 2020

28.01.2020

Lisbon hosts a conference bringing together the Open edX community to discuss the current state of this online learning platform, as well as research projects, best practices, and new collaborative approaches.

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Official launch of the Arquivo.pt 2020 award

14.01.2020

The official opening ceremony for applications will take place on January 16th, in the Auditorium of the Público newspaper, in Lisbon.

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University students challenged to participate in the world's largest networking conference

14.01.2020

Until February 17, 2020, Portuguese university students, with the support of FCCN, will be able to submit a proposal for presentation at the largest and most prestigious annual conference of academic networks: TNC20. 

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