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Open science in the Netherlands receives a major boost thanks to funding for 45 projects

Open Science NL is awarding more than 35 million euros in grants to 45 projects that strengthen the infrastructure for open science in the Netherlands. The projects make scientific data, software,…

News 15 January 2026

TOPdesk implements privacy improvements following SURF DPIA

Institutions can continue to use TOPdesk, according to SURF's DPIA. SURF identified 9 high risks and 3 low risks. TOPdesk has already mitigated 4 of the high risks and will mitigate the remaining…

News 15 January 2026
SURF network continues to innovate: intelligent, independent and flexible

SURF is building a new generation of the SURF network. We are doing this with a new network architecture and the further development of the network automation stack into an intelligent network. The…

News 15 January 2026
Instructure enhances privacy features in Canvas LMS in collaboration with SURF

SURF has conducted a data protection impact assessment (DPIA) on Canvas LMS. Based on our advice, institutions can continue to use this learning management system. Mitigating measures have been…

News 18 December 2025
Enhanced privacy protections support the provisional recommendation to continue the use of Ans Exam

SURF and Privacy Company have completed a data protection impact assessment (DPIA) of Ans Exam B.V.’s SaaS assessment platform and API. Ans Exam is used by more than 20 Dutch educational institutions…

News 15 December 2025
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SURF Members' Council highlights 10 December

Topics discussed at the 10 December Members' Council included SURF's 2026 annual plan and budget, changes to the administrative regulations and SURF's activities in the field of AI.

News 15 December 2025
Smart campus: getting started with the best insights and experiences

Smart campus is a complex theme that cleverly combines organisational context, applications and technology. But what is actually possible, which technologies have proven themselves, and how do you…

News 10 December 2025
Solutions require computing power: Dutch infrastructure is falling behind

NWO and SURF: an additional €165 million a year structurally needed to keep science in the Netherlands

The next government will need to invest an additional €165 million per year on a structural basis in digital infrastructure for research. Without these investments, the Netherlands will quickly lose…

News 10 December 2025
The battle was intense, the atmosphere nerdy: CTF TU Delft Team wins SURFcert's Capture the Flag 2025

SURF's 10th edition of Capture the Flag (CTF) was held on 3 December 2025. During this competition, teams from different institutions showcase their cybersecurity skills. As many as 32 teams competed…

News 04 December 2025

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