The Engineer

University welcomes Welsh supercomputing project

News

Scientists at Aberystwyth University have welcomed the creation of High Performance Computing Wales (HPC Wales), a £40m project to develop a new supercomputing network in Wales.

Funding for the project came from ERDF and ESF European funds channelled through WEFO, the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), from collaborating institutions, the Welsh Assembly Government/HEFCW and the private sector.

The £40m investment will cover infrastructure development, equipment, software research, management and operational costs over the first five years to 2015, when HPC Wales will become self supporting and sustainable.

HPC Wales consists of three elements: investment in high-performance computing equipment, infrastructure and pan-Wales distribution networks, a training academy to develop high-performance computing skills and an institute to provide high-level technical services to support research and economic activities.

The main computer hubs for HPC Wales will be in Cardiff and Swansea, linked to spokes at Aberystwyth, Bangor and Glamorgan universities, University of Wales Alliance universities and Technium business innovation centres around Wales.

HPC Wales will be managed by a charitable, not-for-profit organisation set up by the St David’s Day group of universities and the University of Wales Alliance.

Register now to continue reading

Thanks for visiting The Engineer. You’ve now reached your monthly limit of news stories. Register for free to unlock unlimited access to all of our news coverage, as well as premium content including opinion, in-depth features and special reports.  

Benefits of registering

  • In-depth insights and coverage of key emerging trends

  • Unrestricted access to special reports throughout the year

  • Daily technology news delivered straight to your inbox

Register
Or continue by

Signing in with your registered email address