The Globus platform provides a secure data transfer and management service that facilitates end-to-end automation of complex research flows.
Hosted by AARNet, Globus Community Australasia is a central hub for staff at Australian and New Zealand universities and research institutions who are using the Globus data movement service. The community aims to foster collaboration among IT administrators, researchers, and Globus group managers by providing a platform to share knowledge, resources, and best practices.
The community aims to help advance the effective use of Globus and drive innovation in data movement practices across the Australian and New Zealand research sectors. Members have access to a GitHub repository for asynchronous communication and resource exchange, as well as regular meetings, webinars, and training sessions for real-time engagement. These events, such as Office Hours and Team Globus Catch-ups, offer opportunities for learning and problem-solving.
If you have any questions, please contact us at globus@aarnet.edu.au.
Community events
AARNet and Globus Technical Catch Ups
These sessions aim to provide more information about Globus and to help with problems or issues relating to your Globus service or general data movement. AARNet and Globus product specialists are available during these sessions to share knowledge and provide assistance, as well as to introduce any new features or functionality.
Find out more and register your interest.
The Data Movers Lab
These monthly clinics aim to help with research challenges using Globus and FileSender data movement tools. Participants can drop in any time, and bring along any problems they are trying to solve or issues they need to address that are related to Globus or FileSender. Staff from the AARNet Digital Research Team will be available to share knowledge and assist users to make the most of these data movement services.
Find out more or register for these sessions.
Resources
Slack channel
The Globus Community Australasia Slack channel offers members a chance to connect, collaborate, or engaging in discussions that go beyond broader topics. This is the perfect space to dive deeper into the community’s shared experiences and challenges.
Join the community Slack channel by sending a request to globus@aarnet.edu.au.
GitHub
Community members can find resources related to Globus here, such as how-to guides, FAQs, and technical solutions for some common workflows.
Access the community repo here.
AARNet YouTube channel
These recorded sessions from our Globus Tech catch-ups provide insights in maximising Globus to address data movement roadblocks and streamline automated research workflows.
View the channel here.
Guides
- Globus Guides and documentation
- AARNet Knowledge Base - Globus
- Useful code samples for various Globus tasks
Case Studies
Enabling astronomy at scale with AARNet and Globus
Astronomers studying long-period radio transients with South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope generate up to 2 TB per session. Using Globus over AARNet’s high-speed network, they transfer data to Australia quickly and reliably, enabling rapid analysis, refining observations, and sustaining scientific momentum across vast international distances.
AARNet and Globus support critical data transfer
The Australian Apollo Service migrated 15 TB of research data during an infrastructure change at the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre. Using Globus over AARNet’s high-speed network, they achieved a fast, secure, and disruption-free transfer, preserving metadata and ensuring life science researchers maintained seamless access to critical data and workflows throughout the transition.
The Role of Globus in International Genome Research
Genetics technical specialists at the Biomolecular Resource Facility (BRF) are using Globus to transfer and share huge datasets through AARNet with national and international collaborators. Globus has greatly sped up their data delivery process, eliminating the need to spend time and resources to compress data into smaller files before sending them. For a recent project, they were able to transfer over 3 TB from their laboratory in Australia to a collaborator in New Zealand in only three hours using Globus.
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