Kategorie: ‘Topic’
IT-SAD: IT-Security Awareness Days 2026
Source: TU Braunschweig
From April 27 to May 8, 2026, the IT Security Awareness Days will take place for the eleventh time. During these two weeks, a total of 13 online lectures on the topic of IT security will be held. These are organized by various universities. The following institutions are participating (though not always with own presentations): TU Braunschweig, TU Darmstadt, TU Dresden, University of Hildesheim, KU Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, University of Göttingen/GWDG, University of Marburg, University of Osnabrück, Leuphana University Lüneburg, University of Duisburg-Essen, University of Cologne, and Albstadt-Sigmaringen University of Applied Sciences.
Coscine – Three Years of Regular Operation
Source: Own Illustration
This month marks a milestone: Coscine has been in full operation for three years and is celebrating its anniversary. It’s a good opportunity to pause for a moment and take a look at how the research data management platform has evolved technically and what has happened since it went live in April 2023.
Coscine has long been more than just a project: As a central component of research data management, the platform supports researchers in their daily work and continues to evolve in response to practical needs. Read the rest of this entry »
Moodle University Meeting 2026
Source: Felix Huber, TH Rosenheim
In early March, our colleagues from from the Center for Teaching and Learning Services (CLS) headed to Rosenheim to attend the Moodle University Meeting, which took place from March 2 to 4. The event was organized by TH Rosenheim with the support of the association “Moodle at Universities e. V.” Approximately 150 participants from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland gathered in the Upper Bavarian city. This year’s event was hosted by Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences.
The goal of the meeting was to work together on the further development of digital teaching. This goal was reflected both in the 31 sessions and in the informal exchanges, such as during shared meals or a brewery tour.
CLAIX-2025 – Commissioning in Sight?!
Source: Own illustration
It’s spring 2026 – what’s missing at the RWTH IT Center? The CLAIX-2025 HPC system isn’t yet in production! As part of the proven 1-cluster concept, CLAIX-2025 is intended to complement the existing CLAIX-2023 system at the Tier-2 level. We spoke with our HPC experts at the IT Center to find out why the commissioning has been delayed and what the current status is. Sascha Bücken, Group Leader “Server, Storage, HPC,” Tim Cramer, Group Leader “HPC CORE,” and Christian Terboven, Chief HPC Officer, answer the question on the minds of researchers at RWTH Aachen and across Germany:
2026 Company Event: Team Spirit and a Scavenger Hunt Through Aachen
Source: Own illustration
On Tuesday, March 24, it was that time of year again: our annual company event was on the agenda—a day that once again demonstrated just how valuable team spirit, personal interaction, and shared experiences are in our daily work lives.
With around 120 participants, we set off on a varied program combining technology, physical activity, and time spent together.
April Fools’ Day in IT – When Even the Server Laughs!
Source: Freepik
April 1st is the only day of the year when IT people are officially allowed to admit they have a sense of humor. Between tickets, updates, and the third reboot of the day, there’s sometimes still time for a little April Fools’ prank.
Pilot Phase for RWTHmoodle Plugins in the Summer Semester 2026
Source: Own illustration
Attention lecturers and course room managers: Plugins for RWTHmoodle will once again be available for testing this semester. This time, the Sharing Cart and Learning Map plugins will be available.
Welcome to the 2026 Summer Semester!
Source: Own illustration
The days are getting longer, lectures are starting—a new semester is beginning! We are delighted to welcome all students and staff to RWTH Aachen University and wish you a successful start to the 2026 summer semester. Studying and working at RWTH is now more digital and networked than ever before. That’s why we have compiled all the important information about central IT services, innovations, and helpful contact points so that you can get started right away! You can find much of this information in our blog series “Basics at RWTH.” You can also find more information and instructions linked under the respective services.
HPC Events 2026: From Basics to Simulation
Source: Own Illustration
High Performance Computing (HPC) plays a central role in many fields of research—from engineering and data analysis to the simulation of complex physical processes. The IT Center therefore regularly organizes workshops, training sessions, and community events focused on HPC to support researchers and students as they get started and further develop their skills.
In 2026, the event program once again offers numerous opportunities to explore topics related to high-performance computing, scientific programming, and numerical methods. Some events have already taken place, and many more are scheduled throughout the year.
Digital Cleanup Day 2026: A Fresh Start for Your Digital Devices
Source: Own illustration
We’ve all been there: your desktop is cluttered, your inbox is overflowing, and old apps are piling up on your smartphone. It’s time for a digital spring cleaning! On March 21, 2026, it’s that time again: Digital Cleanup Day invites you to bring order to your digital world while helping the environment.
