National Computational Infrastructure

28/10/2026

✨ Day 2 at !

From GPU readiness and modern Fortran to portable GPU computing, NCI and Pawsey are sharing expertise and connecting Australia’s research computing community. Today also features a collaborative session with Women Coders!

💬 Drop by our booth in the NCRIS Alley for expert conversations, adorable koala giveaways 🐨 , stickers and bookmarks!

🎤 Stay tuned for more talks and highlights.

27/10/2026

✨ That’s a wrap on Day 1 of !
From AI services for research and responsible data workflows to long-term data sustainability and HPC–AI ecosystems, NCI and Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre contributed to important conversations shaping Australia’s research future.

💬 Still have questions? Our booth is always open for expert conversations with our team! Find us in the NCRIS Alley to chat with our staff, pick up one of our adorable koalas or a bookmark, and learn more about our research infrastructure.

🎤 There’s more to come! Stay tuned for more talks, insights and highlights from NCI and Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre.

22/10/2026

🚀 Applications are now open for the NCI Internship Program 2026 (Pilot)!

Spend 10–12 weeks working alongside NCI experts on real-world research computing projects in GPU and AI performance, agentic AI for weather science, ocean modelling and genomics workflows.

🎓 Open to eligible Master’s by Research and PhD students enrolled at an Australian higher education institution.

💻 Paid, full-time internships, with remote or hybrid options depending on the project.

📅 Applications close: 28 October 2026, 11:55 pm AEDT.

👀 Explore this year’s projects in the images below and find program details and the application link here:
🔗 https://nci.org.au/about-us/nci-internship-program-2026-pilot-call-applicants

20/10/2026

✨Meet NCI and Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre at eResearch Australasia 2026 !!✨

We’re heading to Melbourne for five days of ideas, innovation and collaboration as the eResearch community comes together to shape the future of research.

🎤 Meet NCI speakers and hear how research infrastructure is enabling scientific discovery.

🤝 Visit our joint booth with Pawsey to meet the teams, chat about supercomputing and discover how we’re supporting research across Australia.

We can’t wait to connect with you! 👋

19/10/2026

🤖 How can AI help solve scientific challenges?

The 4th Annual Open Scientific Intelligence (OSI) Hackathon is bringing together students, researchers, developers and industry professionals to develop practical AI solutions for challenges in chemistry, materials science and physical sciences.

📅 21–22 October 2026
💻 Free | Online or in person at UNSW, Sydney

Interested in putting AI into practice? Event website | Register now - https://llmhackathon.github.io/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

13/10/2026

📬 The NCI Monthly Newsletter is here! 👀

Haven’t read it yet? Now’s your chance to catch up on the latest research highlights, community news and upcoming opportunities!

Read it here:

This month, we highlight the growing impact of Australia’s national research infrastructure, with a new report from Lateral Economics estimating that Australia’s national environmental research infrastructure delivers more than $1.5 billion in annual scientific, economic and societal benefits. W...

12/10/2026

🚀 Melbourne researchers: Ready to explore Australia’s national supercomputing capabilities?

Join NCI Australia, Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre, CSIRO and Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC)’s Nectar Research Cloud for a one-day Roadshow on 23 October!

💻 Discover Australia’s national HPC and data services through morning lightning talks, then build your foundational skills with a choice of four beginner-friendly afternoon training tracks.

📍 Melbourne, Victoria
📅 23 October

🎟️ Explore the program and secure your spot: https://events.humanitix.com/melbourne-research-computing-roadshow-2026?mc_cid=46ebbc1692&mc_eid=933e83ca94&mc_cid=5adee888e8&mc_eid=933e83ca94&mc_cid=5adee888e8&mc_eid=933e83ca94

11/10/2026

🔬 Australia’s biodiversity research is stronger when collections, genomic data and research infrastructure work together.

NCRIS-supported resources are helping researchers unlock the value of Australia’s biological collections, deepen our understanding of unique biodiversity and inform conservation.

Celebrating 20 years of NCRIS supporting world-class Australian research! 🌿

18/08/2026

🌏 NCI at APAN62!

Greetings from Auckland, where the 62nd Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN) meeting brought together researchers, engineers and technology leaders from across the region. 🇳🇿

Our NCI team connected with the community, shared ideas and explored what’s next for HPC, AI, advanced networking and research infrastructure. 💻⚡

Great conversations, new connections and plenty of inspiration for the future of research! 🚀

13/08/2026