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🛠️ Boost Your Code Performance with VSC's Code Optimization Training! 📚 📅 When? 15 January 2025 | 09:00 - 13:00 📍 Location: Hybrid: ICTS KU Leuven 🌍 About the Training: Attention to computational efficiency is key to making the most out of HPC systems. In this training, you'll learn: How to quantify performance and dimension computations for optimal resource use. Essential aspects of modern CPU architecture like NUMA memory, vectorization, and out-of-order execution. Tools to profile applications, identify hot spots, and improve code efficiency. 📊 Who Should Join? VSC users and anyone with a solid background in C, C++, or Fortran, plus knowledge of multithreading and MPI distributed programming. 📅 Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your coding skills and ensure your applications are running at their best! 📈 Secure your spot now: Register at https://lnkd.in/e4yeNsxb #HPC #CodeOptimization #VSCTraining #ScientificComputing #HighPerformanceComputing #ProgrammingSkills #training

🚀 VSC User Day 2024 Recap: Master Your Research Data Management! 🎥 At VSC User Day 2024, Danai Kafetzaki from the VSC Data Team delivered an invaluable presentation on: 🔹 “VSC Tier-1 Data: Research Data Management Made Easier” 🔍 Why is this important? Efficient data management is essential for modern research, especially in high-performance computing. The VSC Tier-1 Data platform is designed to simplify how researchers securely store, manage, and share their data—so you can focus more on discovery and less on logistics. 🔑 Key Highlights from the Session: 📌 Overview of VSC Tier-1 Data platform capabilities and features 📌 Best practices for data security, accessibility, and sharing 📌 Practical tips to streamline and optimize research data management 🌟 This presentation offers step-by-step insights into how researchers can make the most of VSC’s resources to handle complex data requirements effectively. 🎬 Watch the full presentation here: https://lnkd.in/dRPiHf2R 📊 Whether you're an experienced HPC user or just starting, this session has actionable tips to simplify your workflows. 🔗 Explore how VSC supports your research journey with reliable data solutions. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more updates on HPC tools, data management, and research success stories! #VSCUserDay2024 #DataManagement #HPC #ResearchSupport #Tier1Data #DataSolutions #VSCInsights

🔒 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: Safeguarding Communications and Data in the Quantum Computing Age 🚀 📅 Date: Monday, January 13, 2025 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CET 🌍 Location: Online As quantum computing evolves, secure communications and data protection become more critical than ever. Join this insightful joint initiative by Beltug, EuroCC, Quantum Circle, and the Flemish Supercomputer Centrum (VSC) to explore strategies and technologies for a quantum-safe future. 🎙 Agenda Highlights: 🔹 Welcome & Introduction Carl Mensch (EuroCC, VSC, University of Antwerp) Levi Nietvelt (Beltug) Jan Sonck (Quantum Circle) 🔹 Expert Talks 1️⃣ Quantum Key Distribution & Post-Quantum Cryptography Giacomo Carrara (Ghent University, BeQCI) 2️⃣ Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardisation Frederik Vercauteren (COSIC (KU Leuven)) 3️⃣ Cryptographic Agility in the Public Sector Kristof Verslype (Smals) 4️⃣ PQC Adoption Strategies – TLS & PKI Bojan Spasic (Swift) 🔹 Interactive Discussion 🤝 Moderated by Joachim Vererfven (Proximus Group, Quantum Circle) 🗣 Bring your questions, share your ideas, and connect with top professionals shaping the future of secure communications! 🔗 Reserve your spot now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/d7qaNNKK #QuantumComputing #CyberSecurity #QuantumSafe #DataProtection #Innovation #VSC #Webinar

🚀 𝚁𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚑𝚘𝚠𝚌𝚊𝚜𝚎 🔬 🔥 How has climate change influenced wildfires globally? 🌍 An international team has recently published groundbreaking research in Nature Portfolio, uncovering how much climate change has altered burned areas—a complex question influenced by fire activity, human actions, and modeling challenges. Here are the key takeaways: 🌡️ 16% Increase in burned area globally due to climate change between 2003 and 2019. 🌏 Sharpest increases observed in: 🇦🇺 Australia 🇺🇸 California 🇷🇺 Siberia 🌾 Land use changes and population growth have also decreased burned areas in some regions, as shown in our counterfactual analysis. 🛠️ To get these insights: We used 7 advanced DGVM-fire models comparing real-world (factual) and stable climate (counterfactual) simulations. A regional weighting system improved accuracy to align with satellite-based burned area observations. 🛰️ 🔍 Key Patterns: Climate change drives an overall increase in fire activity. Human activities, like land management, can decrease fire spread in some regions. 🌿 Why does it matter? Fires reshape ecosystems, impact carbon cycles, and pose challenges for land and climate management. Understanding these interactions is crucial for mitigating wildfire risks as the climate continues to change. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙤𝙛 𝙑𝙎𝘾 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙪𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙭 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝘿𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙑𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙨 (𝘿𝙂𝙑𝙈𝙨) 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝-𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙯𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚-𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩 120 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨. 📊 Want to know more? Read here https://lnkd.in/exHx8FuJ 🔖 More research articles at 𝚁𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚑𝚘𝚠𝚌𝚊𝚜𝚎 here https://lnkd.in/eYvbVbKf 📬 Subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to receive our latest news, events, and research articles at https://lnkd.in/eykCh2c #supercomputer #hpc #data #compute #ClimateChange #Wildfires #Research #GlobalImpact #Sustainability

🌟 Join Our Upcoming VSC Training: Python for Machine Learning 🌟 🗓️ Date & Time: 13 January 2025, 09:00 – 13:00 CET 📍 Location: Hybrid: Willem de Croylaan 52/bus 5580, 3001 Leuven, Belgium 🚀 About the Event: Python is a key player in the world of machine learning! This training is designed to introduce you to machine learning methodologies and algorithms using Python. What’s on the agenda? 🔍 What is machine learning, and what is AI? 🔧 Data pipelines for ingestion, training, and testing with scikit-learn 📊 Classic algorithms: PCA, Ridge Regression, Naive Bayes, K-means clustering 🤖 Neural Networks with Keras: Multi-layer perceptron for image classification Convolutional neural networks Recurrent neural networks for sentiment analysis 🎯 Learning Objectives: By the end of this training, you’ll: ✅ Understand the architecture and features of GPGPUs ✅ Perform linear algebra computations and generate random numbers on GPGPUs ✅ Write and run kernels using numba and scikit-cuda ✅ Utilize Rapids for accelerated data science tasks ✅ Implement machine learning algorithms on GPGPUs 💻 Perfect for anyone passionate about leveraging Python for advanced machine learning tasks! 👉 Don’t miss out—register now to secure your spot at https://lnkd.in/eyrgFbzD #hpc #supercomputer #VSCTraining #MachineLearning #Python #AI #DataScience #Leuven #HybridEvent

🚀 𝚁𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚑𝚘𝚠𝚌𝚊𝚜𝚎 🔬 🚀 Borophane: The Hydrogen-Boosted Superconductor 🌌 We are proud to share that our long-time VSC user and researcher Jonas Bekaert from the University of Antwerp and his team have published groundbreaking research in ACS Publications! Imagine a material so thin it's almost invisible, yet powerful enough to conduct electricity without resistance. Meet hydrogenated borophene, better known as borophane – a revolutionary 2D material with the potential to transform technology as we know it! 🔬 What makes borophane special? Borophane’s crystal structure is stabilized by hydrogen atoms, which not only enhance its superconducting properties but also make it more resistant to oxidation. This breakthrough opens the door to practical, energy-efficient superconductors for next-generation devices. 🌡️ Superconductivity at its finest Hydrogen significantly raises borophane's critical temperature – the point at which it can conduct electricity without any energy loss. By stabilizing the material and making it more responsive to external factors like strain and doping, borophane achieves superconducting properties that could power ultra-efficient technologies of the future. 💻 This exciting research was made possible through first-principles calculations powered by the advanced computational resources of the VSC. The team’s theoretical framework unraveled the quantum mechanics behind borophane's remarkable superconducting behavior. 📖 Read the full publication here: https://lnkd.in/eKuYWe3E Congratulations to Jonas Bekaert and his team for this incredible achievement! 🔖 More research articles at 𝚁𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚑𝚘𝚠𝚌𝚊𝚜𝚎 here https://lnkd.in/eYvbVbKf 📬 Subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to receive our latest news, events, and research articles at https://lnkd.in/eykCh2c #supercomputer #hpc #research #physics #EnergyEfficiency #NanoTechnology #QuantumMaterials #2DMaterials

🚀 VSC User Day 2024 Recap! 🎥✨ 🎙️ "Conditional Metrics for Data Ingestion Validation" – Niels Bylois, Hasselt University 🌟 Why does data quality matter? Data quality is the backbone of reliable analysis! In this presentation, Niels Bylois explores how conditional metrics revolutionize data ingestion validation, ensuring: ✅ Consistency in datasets ✅ Accurate and reliable research outcomes ✅ A seamless start to the data lifecycle 📊 Key Takeaways: 📌 The critical role of data ingestion validation in research 📌 How conditional metrics elevate data quality assurance 📌 Practical examples from real-world datasets 💻 Presented at VSC Users Day 2024, this session is packed with insights and actionable techniques for researchers to improve their data management processes and ensure data reliability. 🎥 Missed the session? No worries! Watch the full presentation now: https://lnkd.in/enD7-UqG 📢 Explore more! Our VSC YouTube channel is your go-to place for presentations, discussions, and success stories on: ✨ High-performance computing ✨ Advanced data solutions ✨ Research-driven innovations 🎯 Subscribe to stay updated on VSC YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/gAtidWB #supercomputer #event #brussels #academia #industry #users #technology #DataQuality #Research #Innovation #HPC #VSCUserDay2024 #DataScience #DataManagement #Insights

🌟 New Hybrid Training Session: 𝙱𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝙿𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚁 𝚘𝚗 𝙷𝙿𝙲 🌟 📅 When: January 9, 2025 | 12:30 - 14:00 📌 Location: KU Leuven ICTS or online 🍴 Lunch Included! On-campus participants will enjoy sandwiches at 12:00. Are you eager to unlock the power of R on HPC infrastructure but feel overwhelmed by the complexity? This hands-on training will: ✅ Explain the benefits of using R on HPC. ✅ Teach you how to efficiently run R jobs on a cluster. ✅ Help you optimize and profile R code for better performance. ✅ Equip you with skills to estimate runtime, memory needs, and computational efficiency. Who should attend? This session is perfect for R users with basic experience. Familiarity with Linux and HPC is a bonus but not mandatory. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: ✔️ Decide when to switch to an HPC environment. ✔️ Efficiently run and optimize R computations on HPC. ✔️ Use specialized R packages on clusters. ✔️ Identify and avoid common pitfalls. 🚨Important: 🔹 For on-campus participants, registration via email is mandatory! 📧 Send your email to: martial.luyts@kuleuven.be 🗓️ Deadline: December 20, 2024 ⚠️ If no email is sent by this date, you’ll automatically be registered as an online participant. 🔢 On-campus Limit: Only 40 seats available! 👉 For more details and course materials, visit: https://lnkd.in/ejDEFryU This session is brought to you with the support of the Flemish Supercomputer Center (VSC). #hpc #supercomputer #data #session #training #belgium #leuven #online #hybrid #academia #university #programming #coding #linux

🚀 𝚁𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚑𝚘𝚠𝚌𝚊𝚜𝚎 🔬 🌟 Breaking New Ground in Speech Neuroprosthetics 🌟 The latest research article, "Detecting imagined speech events from brain signals", which has been recently published in Nature Portfolio and is now featured in our VSC Research Showcase, presents a breakthrough in the field of speech neuroprosthetics. 🧠 Across the globe, millions face speech disorders. For those with anarthria or ALS, traditional communication methods often fall short. Enter speech neuroprostheses—devices that translate brain signals directly into speech signals, bypassing impaired motor functions. 🔬 In this groundbreaking study, researchers used electrocorticography (ECoG) to record brain signals and detect imagined speech events. The key? Harnessing VSC's powerful infrastructure to process data from 16 participants and 588 electrodes at an unprecedented scale. 🗣️ Key Findings: 🔸Imagined speech events were detected in 10 out of 16 participants. 🔸Brain regions such as the motor cortex and temporal regions showed activity changes, though imagined speech revealed the weakest signals. 🔸The study successfully analyzed transfer models between speech modes (speaking, listening, imagining speaking) and participants. 📈 Each electrode's performance in detecting speech modes was visualized, showing the challenge of detecting imagined speech compared to speaking or listening. 💡 With innovative models and high-performance computing, this research is a significant leap toward improving life-changing technologies for those unable to speak. 👉 Read here: https://lnkd.in/eFByy_4h 🔖 More research articles at 𝚁𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚑𝚘𝚠𝚌𝚊𝚜𝚎 here https://lnkd.in/eYvbVbKf 📬 Subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to receive our latest news, events, and research articles at https://lnkd.in/eykCh2c #Innovation #Technology #Research #Science #STEM #AcademicResearch #ResearchAndDevelopment #ScientificResearch #ResearchInnovation #ResearchShowcase #hpc #supercomputer #data

💻 Upcoming VSC Training: 𝙸𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚍𝚞𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚘 𝙲𝙼𝚊𝚔𝚎! 🚀  Ready to enhance your skills in creating and modifying CMake files? Join our upcoming "CMake - Introduction" training! Whether you're a beginner or need a refresher, this hands-on course is perfect for you!  📅 Date: 3 December 2024   🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM   📍 Location: ICTS, W. de Croylaan 52 A, 3001 Heverlee   Or join us online via Teams (link will be sent a few days prior).  📚 Training Content: ✅ CMake introduction   ✅ Source and Build tree   ✅ Cache   ✅ Command line options   ✅ Writing CMakeLists.txt files   ✅ Commands, variables, control structures   ✅ Documentation  🏅 Learning Objectives:  ✔️ Understand make operation   ✔️ Learn to write your own CMakefiles  👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your CMake expertise! Secure your spot here https://lnkd.in/eWRugjyx 📬 Subscribe to our eNewsletter and be the first to receive our latest training courses, news, events, and research articles at https://lnkd.in/eykCh2c #Training #CMake #Coding #HPC #VSC #supercomputer #data #reseach #academia #university #Programming #technology #OpenSource #DevOps #Automation