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Improved logistics for testing and examination thanks to new OOAPI version

OOAPI has been upgraded: it is now possible to automate the logistics of the testing and examination process. The Open Education API is an open standard for sharing education data. The upgrade to…

News 09 July 2025

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International collaboration for fast scientific data transfer 

Successful trial: 1.2 Tbit/s data transfer to prepare long-haul network for AI and supercomputing

CSC, SURF, and Nokia have successfully tested a high-capacity, quantum-safe fibre-optic connection exceeding 1.2 terabit per second (Tbit/s) between Amsterdam and Kajaani (Finland) with data…

News 04 June 2025
SURF takes the next step with Nextcloud: broad internal roll-out as an alternative to big tech

Following several successful pilots with Nextcloud — including projects within SURF itself and in collaboration with the AlgoSoc consortium — SURF is now taking the next step. We are rolling out…

News 02 June 2025
Research supporters in the spotlight

These are the Research Support Champions 2025

Research cannot thrive without solid support. That is why the sector annually recognizes innovators in research support with the SURF Research Support Champion Awards. This year, the awards go to…

News 20 May 2025
SURF Education Awards 2025

Nominate your pioneer in educational innovation

Everyone who elevates education through the use of IT deserves a moment in the spotlight. With the SURF Education Awards, we celebrate those driving innovation in education and give them the…

News 07 May 2025
Highlights of the Members' Council meeting of 23 April 2025

SURF's Council of Members met on 23 April 2025. Below you can read a summary of the main points.

News 01 May 2025
Europe one step closer to interchangeable credentials

To realise agile education, SURF is working with (inter)national partners in the European project DC4EU on practical solutions, such as the Credential Converter. This tool helps convert digital…

News 29 April 2025
New report

Ethical risks (and opportunities) of personalised AI in higher education

What might higher education look like in 2040 if artificial intelligence fully personalises the learning experience? In a new ethical risk report, published under SURF’s Future Campus project,…

News 24 April 2025
International impact SURF Research Cloud

GÉANT awards EUR 230,000 to Digital Research Environment (DRE) initiative

The GÉANT Innovation Programme has allocated the entire 2025 fund, an amount of EUR 230,000, to the development of a Digital Research Environment (DRE), based on the SURF Research Cloud. The aim of…

News 17 April 2025