About eResearch SA
eResearch SA is the South Australian provider of low-cost high-performance computing, data management and storage, research collaboration, and visualisation services for researchers in SA.
eResearch SA is a collaborative joint venture between the University of Adelaide, Flinders University, and the University of South Australia.
eResearch SA was established in 2007 to supersede the former South Australian Partnership for Advanced Computing (SAPAC) and to coordinate the implementation of national and state eResearch strategies in South Australia.
eResearch SA's mission is to support the development, implementation and use of eResearch methodologies and activities in South Australia, and to provide access to eResearch facilities and practical support for researchers from all disciplines.
eResearch SA provides facilities, services, expertise, and training in:
- research collaboration
- data management
- high performance computing
- visualisation and haptics.
These facilities, services, expertise and training are provided to researchers from all disciplines with a view to enabling new and exciting research opportunities.
eResearch SA represents South Australia’s eResearch interests nationally by:
- Participating in national eResearch programs, forums and consultations
- Providing a South Australian base for national eResearch programs and entities
- Coordinating cross-institutional responses to national opportunities
- Advocating for South Australia’s share of national resources
eResearch SA is governed by the eResearch SA Board, which comprises a Deputy Vice-President & Vice-Chancellor (Research) or Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) from the three partner universities, and a representative from the State Government of South Australia.
The eResearch SA Board is assisted in management by the eResearch SA Management Committee, which comprises representatives from eResearch SA and the three South Australian universities.
