In the field stories
National and regional research & education networks traverse our planet, providing ultra high-speed connectivity and tailor-made services that underpin scientific discovery, foster global collaborations and unlock access to education.
The blog In The Field features fascinating stories from around the world about people and projects empowered by these networks to make a difference.
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Better climate adaptation for Western Africa
In The Field • 14 May 2026WACREN expands its NREN to include six new countries, enabling better climate adaptation through improved data access, real-time monitoring, and regional collaboration.
When time travels by fibre
In The Field • 12 May 2026Researchers at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam are using ultra-precise timing delivered over the SURF network to study molecular vibrations and explore a more resilient alternative to GPS timing systems.
Game On: Learning Through Play at the University of Bayreuth
In The Field • 07 May 2026At University of Bayreuth, students are using game design to explore storytelling, systems thinking and interactive learning, supported by the German research network DFN-Verein.
REUNA becomes the first NREN to join the IOWN Global Forum
In The Field • 06 May 2026REUNA becomes the first NREN to join the IOWN Global Forum, partnering with 170+ organizations to advance future optical, wireless, and distributed networks.
Denmark: Interface opens sensitive data to research
In The Field • 22 April 2026Denmark launches secure API linking Statistics Denmark data with HPC via DeiC, Denmark’s NREN, enabling secure processing of sensitive research data.
Continental connectivity for Africa’s researchers
In The Field • 16 April 2026African NRENs WACREN and SANReN connect via a new high-capacity link, boosting research collaboration with faster, more resilient data exchange across the continent.
Revealing the effect of a super geomagnetic storm
In The Field • 09 April 2026Researchers at NICT and ISEE reveal how a 2024 super geomagnetic storm disrupted near-Earth space, impacting satellites and communications.
First tele-surgery using standard connectivity
In The Field • 02 April 2026Brazilian surgeons completed a remote surgical procedure using a standard internet connection, with the NREN RNP enabling ultra-low latency control across 3,200 km.
AI tackles traffic congestion and mobility challenges in the Philippines
In The Field • 30 March 2026DOST-ASTI is developing AI tools tailored to Philippine roads, improving traffic monitoring, emergency vehicle priority and smarter transport planning.
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