If your institution runs an Identity Provider within a Research and Education Federation, please read this urgent message. The international science community has asked for your help in connecting your researchers andRead More…
With nearly 100 people in the room, the REFEDS 41 meeting in New Orleans provided another excellent opportunity to share knowledge, experience, and ideas with representatives from the global R&E FIM community.Read More…
The first REFEDS T&I Hackathon was a great success, thanks to the 30 participants to the event. We had participants from as far away as Uganda and Malaysia, as well as participantsRead More…
My first time at TNC19, and especially REFEDS 40, was quite an experience and I would like to categorically thank REFEDS and GÉANT for the opportunity and support and especially for theRead More…
I am one of the first recipients of the REFEDS Distinguished Engineer program, and attended the REFEDS meeting and TNC19 as part of that. I am working as Scientist B (Computer Science)Read More…
REFEDS 40, held on 16 June 2019 prior to TNC19 in Tallinn, Estonia, was the most well-attended REFEDS meeting ever. Over 100 people attended, bringing together long-time attendees and newcomers to discussRead More…
REFEDS is issuing the attached Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the provision of secretarial and coordination support for REFEDS. In order to support its work and operations, REFEDS is seeking quotations forRead More…
On 17 April 2019, the “Recommended Practice on Improved Access to Institutionally-Provided Information Resources” was released for public comment. This is the final output of the RA21 initiative, an effort that startedRead More…
Every year, REFEDS undertakes a survey of global Federation Operators to get a sense of where we are as a community in supporting federated identity. 2018 was no exception, and the fullRead More…
The REFEDS Steering Committee approved the funding of a Distinguished Engineer pilot program, designed to bring individuals from new and emerging federations to REFEDS and TNC19. Two awardees will be selected forRead More…