The NCC Netherlands

Introduction to Supercomputing, part I
2025-09-03 13:00 - 16:30 UTC | Online
If you need to perform many calculations or analyses that are too big for your own system, clusters and supercomputers offer the computing power you need. In this course, you will learn how to work with these large computing systems.
Sign upWhat will you learn in this training?
In this training course you will:

understand what high-performance computing (HPC) is;
learn basic details about clusters and supercomputers;
effectively perform practical exercises on the national supercomputer Snellius;
apply essential best practices on how to work effectively with large HPC systems.

For whom
Anyone who wants to know how to perform very large computing tasks.
Requirements

Personal computer and terminal with SSH
Basic knowledge of Unix shell is useful.

The training course is in English.

Introduction to Supercomputing, part II
2025-09-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Online
If you have a basic understanding of clusters and supercomputers, know how to access the system, and can run basic jobs, this course will enhance your interaction with file systems and improve your input and output operations in your jobs.

Sign upWhat will you learn in this training?
In this training, you will:

understand the differences between different file systems
learn how to manage data on supercomputing systems
engage in practical exercises involving input and output operations on the national supercomputer Snellius

For whom?
This course is suitable for anyone familiar with the basics of cluster computing and who wants to develop their skills further by learning how to manage files on supercomputers.
Prerequisites
Participation in the course Introduction to Supercomputing, Part I (Unix shell and remote access to supercomputers).
The language of instruction is English.

Webinar | Research Applications and Workflows – Your Input Matters!
2025-09-06 08:00 - 17:00
Scientific computing is changing rapidly. Workflows are evolving from static, linear pipelines into dynamic, intelligent systems that shape how research is conducted across disciplines.
To address this transformation, EuroCC Spain and ETP4HPC are organising an interactive webinar on the future of scientific workflows — and SURF is proud to contribute, with three of our experts speaking at the event.
🔍 What to expect:

Explore how workflows are redefining the scientific method — including challenges around reproducibility, FAIR data, and automation.

Identify cross-cutting challenges in infrastructure, software development, and policy.

Share your insights and help shape the upcoming ETP4HPC white paper on scientific workflows.

🎤 Speakers:

Marco Verdicchio (SURF)

Manuel Rodrigues (SURF)

Sagar Dolas (SURF)

Sai Narasimhamurthy (ETP4HPC)

💬 The session is designed to be interactive — your voice and perspective matter.
🔗 More info and registration:👉 https://etp4hpc.eu/event/etp4hpc-webinar-research-applications-workflows-insights-community-discussion/
Let’s co-create the future of scientific workflows in Europe.

The Amsterdam Modeling Suite on SURF Research Cloud
2025-09-10 13:00 - 17:00 | SURF Utrecht, Moreelsepark 48, Utrecht, 3511 EP, Netherlands
Sign upNow accessible to Dutch researchers via the SURF Research Cloud, AMS enables cutting-edge simulations in fields such as batteries, semiconductors, catalysis, and polymers. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to set up and run atomistic simulations with AMS in the cloud environment, helping you tackle complex research questions efficiently and at scale.
For whom?
This workshop is targeted towards researchers in the Netherlands with prior knowledge in computational chemistry who are interested in using AMS on SURF Research Cloud. The workshop will be taught in English.
Requirements

Bring your laptop
Up-to-date browser
Computational chemistry background

Register

Maximum number of participants 20 persons.
Deadline for registration: September 8th.

Introduction to SURF Research Cloud
2025-09-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Tilburg University, Warandelaan 2, Tilburg, 5037 AB, Netherlands
Do you want to create and manage your own work environment and run powerful applications on it? SURF Research Cloud opens the door to cloud computing on different platforms. During this training, your workload runs on the SURF HPC Cloud platform in Amsterdam.
Sign up

This training explains cloud computing in general. The accompanying hands-on approach introduces you to (some of) the many features of SURF Research Cloud. You will learn how to create and manage your own virtual computing environment(s). By the end, you will feel comfortable enough to install your own applications, and benefit from the power of cloud computing.
For whom?
Anyone who wants to use a flexible and customized environment to run powerful applications.
The language of instruction is English.
Requirements

Bring your own laptop.
A browser (Chrome or Firefox is good enough).
Experience with Linux commands helps but is not a requirement.

Sign up now Introduction to SURF Research Cloud

17 Sep 2025

13:00–16:00

zaal MKZ332 in Marga Klompé building, Warandelaan 2-30, 5037 AB Tilburg

SURF Research Cloud Hackathon
2025-11-11 09:30 - 17:00 | SURF Utrecht, Moreelsepark 48, Utrecht, 3511 EP, Netherlands
This SURF Research Cloud hackathon is aimed at developers and research support staff who are developing Research Cloud components or are interested in doing so in the future.

In the morning, we will get to know each other and discuss development practices and use cases. In the afternoon, we will get our hands dirty in a small hackathon and develop catalog items together in teams. If you are new to catalog item development, parallel to the hackathon, there will be a workshop on getting started with catalog item development.

If you are new to catalog item development, parallel to the hackathon, there will be a workshop on getting started with catalog item development.

The language of instruction is English.

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Introduction to Supercomputing, part I
2025-12-02 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-11 13:00 - 16:30 | Online
If you need to perform many calculations, or analyses that are too big for your own system, clusters and supercomputers will provide the computing power you need. In this course, you will learn how to work with these large computing systems!

Sign upWhat will you learn in this training?
In this training course you will:

understand what high-performance computing (HPC) is;
learn basic details about clusters and supercomputers;
effectively perform practical exercises on the national supercomputer Snellius;
apply essential best practices on how to work effectively with large HPC systems.

For whom
Anyone who wants to know how to perform very large computing tasks.
Requirements

Personal computer and terminal with SSH
Basic knowledge of Unix shell is useful.

The training course is in English.

Advanced SURF Research Cloud Training and Hackathon
2026-02-04 08:30 - 17:00 | SURF Utrecht, Moreelsepark 48, Utrecht, 3511 EP, Netherlands
Take your research to the next level with the Advanced SURF Research Cloud training and hackathon. Learn how to build customised virtual research environments and get the most out of cloud computing for your research.

Sign upWant to create a virtual research environment tailored to your exact needs? SURF Research Cloud is a platform that lets you easily set up and manage cloud-based research environments. In this free advanced training, you’ll learn how to customize catalog items to build virtual research environments that fit your specific research requirements. This session is for those who have completed the Introduction to SURF Research Cloud training and want to dive deeper into advanced customization options.
Join us and enhance your cloud computing skills to get the most out of SURF Research Cloud!
For whom
This training and hackathon is aimed at developers and research support staff who develop Research Cloud components or are interested in doing so in the future. You have already attended the Introduction to SURF Research Cloud training course.
Prerequisites

Basic programming skills
Research Cloud environment

Introduction to SURF Research Cloud
2026-04-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Erasmus University Rotterdam, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, Rotterdam, 3062PA, Netherlands
Do you want to create and manage your own work environment and run powerful applications on it? SURF Research Cloud opens the door to cloud computing on different platforms. During this training, your workload runs on the SURF HPC Cloud platform in Amsterdam.
Sign up

This training explains cloud computing in general. The accompanying hands-on approach introduces you to (some of) the many features of SURF Research Cloud. You will learn how to create and manage your own virtual computing environment(s). By the end, you will feel comfortable enough to install your own applications, and benefit from the power of cloud computing.
For whom?
Anyone who wants to use a flexible and customized environment to run powerful applications.
The language of instruction is English.
Requirements

Bring your own laptop.
A browser (Chrome or Firefox is good enough).
Experience with Linux commands helps but is not a requirement.

Sign up now Introduction to SURF Research Cloud
