RCC's Mission
The Research Computing Centre (RCC) leverages research technologies to enable researchers at The University of Queensland to collaborate with others, store and share their research data and improve the efficiency of their research practice.
The RCC has a range of technologies, including high performance computing, cloud data storage, video collaboration and virtual machines. Researchers can mix and match these technologies to suit their needs.
The RCC has developed a structure and interaction model that matches the way research is conducted at UQ, leveraging expertise in Faculties, Research Centres, Institutes and other support groups.
Because the UQ research landscape is complex, diverse, distributed, and employs widely different models that are domain specific, the RCC has developed a unique, multi‐tiered structure that both lessens the gap between researchers and eResearch infrastructure, but empowers those who already have the skills to excel.
To align with UQ's 2013-2017 Strategic Plan "discovery" themes, the RCC has the following goals:
- Build a critical mass of expertise in eResearch technologies
- Form partnerships with researchers and research teams in key UQ research priority areas
- Increase research uptake of leading-edge equipment and software
- Promote eResearch within UQ
- Play a leading role in national eResearch policy.
The RCC layers domain specific expertise on top of generic computing tools. Researchers can engage at a variety of levels depending on their own skills and needs.
Read more in the RCC Strategic Plan 2013–2018.
