Big data and business: introducing Dr Kathryn Barker

Working in big data is nothing new for Kathryn, having joined us from the Curtin Institute for Data Science. She has also worked with the European Space Agency and the European Union.

Building connections at Astrofest 2023

AusSRC joined in the fun at Astrofest, WA’s biggest annual astronomy event. We teamed up with SKAO to share our excitement about the SKA project with the local community. We spoke with people of all ages about the SRCNet, assisted by a large world map with flashing LED lights to simulate data racing around the network.

Partners with a common goal

“The AusSRC Partners will provide human resources, software and access to hardware that will translate the torrent of data collected by the SKA into useable data products for astronomy researchers.” says Chair of the AusSRC Board, Patricia Kelly.

It’s official: AusSRC now a joint venture

The joint venture agreement was officially signed off in September 2023, an important milestone in the history of the AusSRC.

Held at the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre, a signing ceremony took place on 22 October 2023, with members of the SKAO Council, Partners of the AusSRC and the broader Australian & international astronomy community in attendance.