Higgs High-Performance Computing (HPC) Launch

Join us for the launch of Higgs High-Performance Computing cluster (HPC)—Northumbria University’s first university-wide HPC facility. This multi-million-pound investment, delivered in partnership with global technology leaders Lenovo and Logicalis, enables Northumbria to be at the forefront of technological innovation and further boost research excellence.

The new Higgs HPC cluster is designed to handle large scientific datasets with exceptional speed, enabling world-leading research in fields such as DNA sequencing and genomics, solar and space physics, glaciology and climate science, and biotechnologies for renewable energy and sustainable materials.   

Whether you’re an academic, researcher, industry professional, this event promises a program of expert presentations, exciting technology showcases, and valuable networking opportunities.

Event Highlights

• Discover how HPC is revolutionising research in fields like AI, genomics, and climate science.

• Engage with leading technology providers including Lenovo, Nvidia, and AMD.

• Learn about Northumbria University's Centre for Responsible Use of AI and HPC initiatives.

• Explore research posters from Early Career Researchers and participate in networking opportunities.

The launch will feature a dynamic lineup of speakers and presentations, including:

• Introduction – Louise Bracken (Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange) and Neil Eke (Chief Executive, Logicalis)

• Why HPC? – Matthew Bashton

• From Service Delivery of Genomic Sequencing to Unravelling the Complexity of Our Microbial World Using HPC – Darren Smith

• Lenovo Technology – Jim Roche

• Introducing the Northumbria Centre for Responsible AI – Marion Oswald

• The SCALE-UP Network: Supporting Digital Research Technical Professionals at Northumbria and Beyond – Lucy Whalley

• Nvidia – Paul Graham

• Innovative Simulations of Particle Dynamics in Turbulent Plasmas Driven by Spacecraft Observations – Luca Franci

• AMD – Paul Harrison

• Numerical Modelling of Large Ice Sheets – Hilmar Gudmundsson

• Logicalis Ubiquity Software Stack

• Panel Discussion

The event will conclude with a drink’s reception, providing opportunities to network and foster new collaborations.

Poster Competition

Early Career Researchers are invited to showcase their HPC-enabled research by participating in our poster competition. The best poster will be awarded a prize during the event’s closing remarks.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how HPC can advance your research and connect with leaders in the field.

Please register your attendance, by 5pm on the 13th February 2025.