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The latest VSC Newsletter is here! 📰🚀 Are you passionate about supercomputing, AI, and cutting-edge research? Then you don’t want to miss this edition of our eNewsletter! 📌 Here’s what you’ll find inside: ✅ Supercomputing & AI: Discover how VSC is shaping the future of research, supporting groundbreaking projects in AI, data science, and beyond. ✅ Training & Events: Stay ahead in your field with our latest HPC training courses and upcoming events tailored for researchers, engineers, and professionals. ✅ Research Highlights: Get inspired by Research Showcase articles and Success Stories from VSC users who are pushing the boundaries of science and innovation. ✅ Sustainability & HPC: Learn how we are working towards greener, more efficient computing. ✅ Latest News & Collaborations 🌟 Whether you're a researcher, scientist, or tech enthusiast, this newsletter is packed with insights and opportunities for you! 🟥 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 at: https://lnkd.in/eykCh2c 📩 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewQK339r #Supercomputing #HPC #AI #Research #Innovation #data #cloud #compute #Newsletter #Technology #QuantumComputing #DataScience

🚀 Hybrid Training Alert: Julia – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly! The Julia programming language has been gaining traction over the past few years. But is it really worth learning? 🤔 ✅ What makes Julia powerful? ⚠️ What are its limitations? 🧐 How does it compare to Python and MATLAB? This hands-on training will help you answer these questions and explore Julia’s strengths and weaknesses. If you have experience with Python, MATLAB, R, or C/C++/Fortran, this session is for you! 📅 28 March 2025 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 📍 Online and ICTS, KU Leuven 👨🏫 Geert Jan Bex 💡 By the end of this training, you will: ✔ Write Julia expressions & functions ✔ Understand control flow & data types ✔ Organize & document your code ✔ Explore Julia’s ecosystem & file I/O Ready to see if Julia is the right tool for your work? Sign up now! ⬇ 🔗 Register here https://lnkd.in/ehxZRFgY #JuliaLang #VSCTraining #Supercomputing #Python #MATLAB #HPC #DataScience #Programming

🚀 𝚁𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚑𝚘𝚠𝚌𝚊𝚜𝚎 🔬 Bridging Quantum Chemistry & Quantum Physics Through HPC! 🚀 In the latest research by a team from Ghent University and the BCMATERIALS, BASQUE CENTER FOR MATERIALS, APPLICATIONS AND NANOSTRUCTURES, a groundbreaking approach—Bloch Orbital Expansion—provides new insights into the fuzzy band structure of quantum dots. 💡 Key Findings: ✅ Quantum dot orbitals can be classified—some match bulk semiconductor band structures, while others are surface-dominated states. ✅ Surface effects are critical—seemingly perfect quantum dots don’t always emit well-defined colors unless properly passivated. ✅ HPC simulations are essential—allowing researchers to screen quantum dot geometries and predict their electronic properties. ✅ Cadmium-free materials are the future—this method helps in designing eco-friendly quantum dots for displays and lighting. 📌 Why does this matter? This study bridges molecular and solid-state physics, helping to create next-generation semiconductors with precise optical properties for sustainable technologies. 🚀 The Role of VSC "The flexibility of the VSC compute starting grant enables researchers to explore new ways of processing quantum-dot orbitals and discover key steps to create next-generation materials for display, lighting, and infrared sensing." 🔗 Read more on the VSC website: https://lnkd.in/eDdRXVau 🔖 More research articles at 𝚁𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚑𝚘𝚠𝚌𝚊𝚜𝚎 here: https://lnkd.in/ep-JfHd6 📬 Subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to receive our latest news, events, and research articles at https://lnkd.in/eykCh2c #QuantumDots #Nanotechnology #HPC #Supercomputing #MaterialScience #QuantumPhysics #Semiconductors #Photoluminescence #data #Research #Sustainability

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐏𝐢 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟑.𝟏𝟒 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠! 🥧🎉 Today, we celebrate π (Pi), not just a fascinating mathematical constant, but a fundamental pillar in High-Performance Computing (HPC)! From physics simulations to drug discovery and climate modeling, HPC systems rely on pi for intricate calculations that drive scientific advancements. Thanks to the power of our supercomputers, researchers can tackle some of the most complex challenges, fueling innovation, discovery, and progress in Flanders and beyond. 👁️ Discover what VSC supercomputers offer! VSC provides a wide range of infrastructure and services for HPC users. Learn more on our webpage: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ddQ5X32R #PiDay #HPC #Innovation #STEM #Science #Technology #Research #Supercomputer #Data #Cloud #Compute #Flanders #Belgium #Europe

Boost Your Scientific Computing Skills with C++! 🚀 C++ is a powerful, modern programming language that delivers high performance and reliability—essential for scientific computing. While it has a reputation for being complex, mastering a core set of features is often enough for most scientific applications. 📅 Training Schedule (Hybrid Format): 🖥️ 25/03/2025: 13:00 - 17:00 🖥️ 26/03/2025: 09:00 - 13:00 🖥️ 01/04/2025: 09:00 - 13:00 🖥️ 02/04/2025: 09:00 - 13:00 🔹 What you’ll learn: ✅ Essential C++ features for scientific computing ✅ Insights from Bjarne Stroustrup’s A Tour of C++ ✅ Enhancements from C++14 ✅ Deep dive into the Standard Template Library (STL) ✅ Hands-on programming challenges By the end of this course, you'll see that C++ can be compact, elegant, and even fun to write! 🎯 📢 Whether you’re a researcher, scientist, or engineer looking to optimize your applications, this training is for you! 👨🏫 Instructor: Geert Jan Bex 🔗 Register here https://lnkd.in/e-U_vpUj #Cplusplus #ScientificComputing #Programming #STL #Supercomputing #HPC #Coding #Training #data

🎉 Congratulations to Lesley De Cruz! 🎉 We’re excited to celebrate Lesley De Cruz, Assistant Professor at Vrije Universiteit Brussel & Researcher at Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium (KMI-IRM-RMI), on becoming the Brussels WATS ambassador, an initiative by Innoviris Brussels to empower and inspire young girls in STEM! As a long-time VSC user, Lesley leveraged VSC's HPC infrastructure. Her success story with VSC dates back to 2019, proving that the foundation built with HPC can support long-term scientific impact! Today, her impact continues as she steps into her new role as Brussels WATS ambassador as she will continue to inspire the next generation of women in STEM with her expertise and passion. Watch her Success Story with VSC here: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eNxtRnkA 👏 A big congratulations on this well-deserved recognition from Innoviris Brussels! #WomenInSTEM #HPC #Supercomputing #ClimateModeling #VSC #STEMAmbassador #BrusselsWATS #SuccessStory #Innoviris

Upcoming Training: 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐬 - 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 📅 Date: Friday, 21 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 14:00 – 16:30 CET 💻 Location: Online Do you need to transfer and share large datasets securely and efficiently? Whether you're moving files between storage systems (OneDrive, L-drive, HPC systems, ManGO, etc.) or planning automated transfers, Globus can streamline your workflow! 📌 What you’ll learn: ✅ Transfer data reliably between storage systems ✅ Move files from your laptop to research storage ✅ Automate recurring data transfers ✅ Securely share datasets with collaborators 🔹 Who can join? This session is open to KU Leuven researchers and VSC users – no prior knowledge required! 👨🏫 Instructors: Jef Scheepers & Ingrid Barcena Roig 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/et9CppuK #ResearchTools #DataTransfer #Globus #Supercomputing #HPC #OpenScience #training #Leuven #flanders #belgium #europe #eu #data #onedrive #innovation #science #technology

📢 VSC Tier-1d continues to make headlines! The new VSC Tier-1d supercomputer is generating increasing excitement. Several media outlets have highlighted the €8.6M investment by the Flemish government over the past week, emphasizing its impact on scientific research, AI, and high-performance computing (HPC).🏆💡 🔎 Latest articles covering Tier-1d: 🔷 The Brussels Times https://lnkd.in/eYemPxnd 🔷 Business AM https://lnkd.in/emmNAdJc 🔷 Quantum Zeitgeist https://lnkd.in/e8jMPhfy 🔷 dVO - de Vlaamse Ondernemer https://lnkd.in/e9-3Ei3u 🔷 Dutch IT Leaders https://lnkd.in/ehDwskpK 🔷 EngineeringnetBE https://lnkd.in/eKQHWRAj 🔷 VARIO Flemish Advisory Council for Innovation and Enterprise https://lnkd.in/egNJZngT 💪 Why this matters: ✅ AI & Machine Learning – Supporting deep learning & data-intensive research. ✅ Climate Science – Running advanced simulations to tackle environmental challenges. ✅ Drug Discovery & Health – Accelerating biomedical research and innovation. ✅ Quantum Computing Potential – Strengthening hybrid HPC-Quantum research collaborations. 🌱 Sustainable Supercomputing – Powered by renewable energy & featuring water-cooled efficiency, Tier-1d is designed for high performance with a lower environmental footprint. ♻️ 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4vK4w3x #HPC #Supercomputing #AI #Innovation #data #Research #Flanders #Tech

🎉 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! 🎉 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟖𝐭𝐡, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 💡🔬🌍 At the Flemish Supercomputer Center (VSC), we are proud to recognize and support the talented women who push the boundaries of research and high-performance computing every day. Their dedication, expertise, and breakthroughs continue to shape the future. 🚀 Let’s keep empowering, inspiring, and amplifying women in STEM! 💜 #WomensDay2025 #WomenInSTEM #Supercomputing #Innovation #data #cloud #compute #flanders #europe #belgium #IWD25 Research Foundation Flanders - FWO Vrije Universiteit Brussel KU Leuven Ghent University University of Antwerp Hasselt University EuroCC@Belgium EuroCC 2 and EuroCC4SEE LUMI supercomputer EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU)

🌞 Space weather forecasting at its finest! 🚀 Professor Stefaan Poedts, a long-time VSC user, continues to push the boundaries of plasma-astrophysics using our supercomputing facilities. His research on coronal mass ejections (CMEs) is crucial for understanding and predicting solar storms that can impact Earth's technology and infrastructure. ⚡🌍 🔬 We’re proud that VSC's HPC expertise plays a key role in supporting his computational modeling, helping to refine predictions and ensure timely warnings. Last year, he was awarded his fourth consecutive ERC grant for "Open SESAME," advancing solar atmosphere modeling! 📖 Read more about his team’s research here: 🔗 The Role of Plasma-β in Global Coronal Models https://lnkd.in/en9BeXFn Thanks KVAB - Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Science and the Arts, for sharing this great insight! Research Foundation Flanders - FWO KU Leuven #SpaceWeather #HPC #Supercomputing #VSC #Research #SolarStorms #PlasmaPhysics SpaceX