Cloud Compute Resources Boost in South Australia for Research

A new ARDC Nectar Research Cloud node at the University of Adelaide will boost cloud computing resources for South Australian researchers.
4 people at laptops at an ARDC Nectar Research Cloud workshop

The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) and the University of Adelaide are excited to announce the launch of a new ARDC Nectar Research Cloud node. 

This expansion aims to enhance the capabilities of researchers across South Australia, empowering them with cutting-edge infrastructure and resources as they tackle complex research challenges.

The ARDC Nectar Research Cloud provides researchers with fast, interactive, self-service access to large-scale computing infrastructure, software and data. 

Supported by the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS), it’s a collaborative environment that fosters innovative research across various disciplines, from biology to engineering, and social sciences to artificial intelligence.

“Establishing a new node at the University of Adelaide marks a significant step in our commitment to supporting researchers across Australia,” said Ben Chiu, Director, Services at the ARDC.

“This node will provide vital computing resources that can accelerate research, enhance collaboration, and drive innovation. We are delighted to take this step forward together with the University of Adelaide to make research infrastructure more accessible and impactful.”

Nectar provides researchers with the compute and storage infrastructure and tools they need to analyse large datasets, collaborate with peers, host online research platforms, and explore new avenues of inquiry without the burden of significant infrastructure investment.

“The launch of the new node is a leap forward in the support available to researchers. It ensures they have the necessary resources to continue producing world-class research that addresses pressing global challenges,” said Dr Stephen Love, the University of Adelaide’s Director of Research Infrastructure and Platforms.

“With this new node, researchers in South Australia will have increased access to cloud computing and services and can more easily collaborate on data-intensive and compute-intensive research with colleagues at other institutions using national research infrastructure.”

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at the University of Adelaide, Professor Anton Middelberg, says the new node solidifies the University’s position as a leader in research in Australia.

“The University of Adelaide is delighted to host this new node of the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud, which will benefit the entire South Australian research community,” Professor Middelberg says.

“Collaboration is integral to quality, world-leading research outcomes, and this initiative will deepen the University’s ties with local research institutions.”

The launch of the new node is a leap forward in the support available to researchers, ensuring they have the necessary resources to continue producing world-class research that addresses pressing global challenges.

Adelaide Showcase and Training

The research community is invited to a showcase of the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud in Adelaide to learn more about how this infrastructure can accelerate your research. Join speakers from The University of Adelaide and the ARDC during O-Week on Monday 24 February at 11 am ACDT at The University of Adelaide’s Flentje Lecture Theatre. Places are limited, so register now

We will also hold hands-on training in Adelaide and online on using Nectar. To secure your place, please express your interest.

For more information about the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud and how to access the new node, please visit the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud.

View the media release from The University of Adelaide about the new Nectar node.

The ARDC is enabled by the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) to support national digital research infrastructure for Australian researchers.