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Quantum security in education and research: awareness is there, action is needed

Quantum security in education and research is still receiving little attention, even though quantum computing is set to have a major impact on the way we secure data using encryption. That is the…

News 15 April 2026

Leading the way towards a sustainable alternative to traditional computing

National coalition for neuromorphic computing launched

The demand for AI, data processing, and automation continues to grow. Neuromorphic systems offer a sustainable alternative for scaling compute. Within the national coalition, knowledge institutions,…

News 28 January 2026
Congratulations on Privacy Day!

A festive fact: on 28 January 1981, the Data Protection Convention was signed in Strasbourg by the European Union. This convention forms the basis of European privacy protection. Would you like to…

News 28 January 2026
Share your vision on data-intensive science in Europe

An open consultation on the future of data-intensive science has been launched through the European-funded SPECTRUM project. Relevant scientific domains include high-energy physics, radio astronomy,…

News 21 January 2026
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