Podcasts
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Quantum computing - Up to here and beyond - episode 2: From niche to commonplace
Quantum technology was once reserved for scientists and curious enthusiasts. Now it is making its way out of labs and attic rooms to a wider audience. In this 2nd episode, we talk about the current state of quantum computing.
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SURFsounds special Quantum computing - Up to here and beyond - episode 1: Noise and risk
Quantum computing. If it comes, it comes hard and fast... If... In this first episode, we look for the beginning. Niels dives back in time with Ronald de Wolf, professor of Theoretical Computer Science at the UvA and researcher at the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI).
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Campus innovation: beyond the blueprint
In this three-part series, we discuss the future of our learning environment. How do we prepare for it? Is campus development indispensable to stay relevant and prepare students well for the field, or is it a luxury we cannot afford in times of austerity? And what if things turn out differently than you had imagined beforehand?
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What you need to know about... fibre sensing
All across the Netherlands, fibre-optic cables are in the ground. But did you know that besides carrying data, they can be used for entirely different purposes as well? Fibre optics can provide scientists with a wealth of information by measuring strain, pressure, vibrations, or temperature. SURF is exploring the possibilities of this technology, known as fibre sensing, and its potential for research is significant.
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What you need to know about... The Cybersecurity Act
The Cybersecurity Act is on its way. It is the Dutch implementation of the NIS2 Directive. But what exactly does this law entail? What are the consequences for our members, and will it bring any benefits? -
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What you need to know about... Nextcloud
In the quest for greater digital sovereignty, the name Nextcloud is increasingly dropping as an alternative to big-tech providers such as Microsoft. What is Nextcloud? What makes this alternative interesting? And why are we not switching en masse (yet)? Listen to the podcast -
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The collaboration utopia episode 3: what does it take?
That Big Tech is not putting the interests of our education system first is now clear. How do we become more independent? What role do European alliances play in this? And what responsibility do you have as an institution? In the final episode of this podcast special: Jan Haarhuis (founder Charm-EU), Evelien Renders (president EUNIS) and Christien Bok (SURF). -
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The collaboration utopia episode 2: Hold on or let go
On the opportunities and risks of international collaborations in education and research and what administrators need to do. With Alexander van den Hill of SURF and cyber security expert Bert Hubert. Listen now to the new episode of the series The Collaboration Utopia. -
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SURFsounds special: the collaboration utopia
In this three-part series, we explore the balance between national autonomy and international clout. Who do you cooperate with and who do you not? What conditions apply? What are the risks? How do you make conscious choices? How do you ensure reciprocity? And when is it okay to give up autonomy?