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Regional Universities as
Anchor Tenants for
Digitally-Led Regional Development
Peter Elford, Director, Government Relations and eResearch
peter.elford@aarnet.edu.au
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Transformational digital connectivity to enable
better education, training and research outcomes
for regional Australia
• AARNet
• Regional Universities – Digital Anchor Tenants
• Regional Development Opportunity
• Case Studies
• Next Steps
Agenda
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THE AUSTRALIAN ACADEMIC AND
RESEARCH NETWORK – AARNET
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AARNet’s Mission
To provide
telecommunications
services to the
Australian research and
education sector which
the market does not
provide or does not
provide at a reasonable
price
Australia is critically dependent
on networking because of both
our location and distributed
population
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Education and research are increasingly digitally facilitated and dependent
• Research: Big data, HPC, instruments, sharing, collaboration, …
• Education: Blended, online, MOOCs, virtual classrooms …
Connectivity is the fundamental disruptor
• The Internet, mobility, international education
National Research and Education Networks are national assets that remove technical and commercial barriers to innovation in education and research
• Particularly for regional institutions
AARNet is Australia’s NREN
Digital Disruption in Universities
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National Community
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Schools,
TAFEs PFRAs
Hospitals
InstrumentsCultural
Universities
National Community
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International National Research Network Community
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Differentiation
Demand Aggregation,
Industry Engagement
Standalone, Not For Profit
Company
Community Subscription
ModelRegional, National,
International Connectivity
Operating Surplus Re-
Invested, Long Term
Engineered for ultra-high
performance, low congestion
Direct Access to
Fibre, Fibre as a Pooled
Asset
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REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES
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• Regional Universities
– Regional University Network (RUN)
– Innovative Research Universities (IRU)
• Regional campuses
• Study Centres
• TAFE Partnerships
• Hospitals
• Research instruments, facilities
Regional Universities, Campuses, Facilities
A majority of Australian
universities operate within and
throughout regional Australia
Central QLD
Southern QLD
Sunshine Coast
Southern Cross
Southern Cross
Federation
James Cook, Charles Darwin …
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• The universities that serve and support regional Australia play
prominent roles in their communities, as educational institutions,
major employers, support centres and as a community hubs
Regional Impact
RUN Regional Impact Study, 2013
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Regional Australia
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AARNet Regional Reach
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REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
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• Education is increasingly dependent on technology to deliver digital experiences and digital content
• There is a significant digital divide between schools in regional Australia and those in metropolitan areas
• The divide is a result of poor facilities, including broadband and the lack of a teaching environment that attracts and retains quality teachers
• Regional education should not be constrained by technology limitations (broadband speed or congestion) or commercial concerns (excessive/usage based charging)
• The NBN is not a solution for schools– Or TAFE’s or libraries ….
The Challenge
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• NBN provides residential services, not institutional– Technically and commercially irrelevant for AARNet services
– Limited bandwidth (most AARNet connections are 1G, 10G)
– Asymmetric (100/40)
– Highly congested (assumes lots of individuals)
– Expensive for dedicated bandwidth
• In regional Australia, much of the extra costof telecommunications is “backhaul” from theregion, not access within the region
• AARNet has dedicated backhaul, and can build access– And will overbuild the NBN in most instances*
So what about the NBN ?
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• The quality of education,
health, and other government
services influence where
individuals and families
choose to live
• The infrastructure AARNet
builds to support regional
connectivity for its university
shareholders can be
leveraged by other education
and research institutions
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CASE STUDIES
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• Anchor:
– University of South Australia
– Regional Connections project (with Federal support)
• Mt. Gambier learning centre and Whyalla campus
• TAFE, schools, Naracoorte Hospital, …
Mount Gambier and Whyalla, SA
Laying fibre under Stewart Terrace in
Naracoorte (between Keith and Mt Gambier UniSA Whyalla Campushttp://www.naracoorteherald.com.au/story/2860735/fibre-cable-runs-through-town/
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• Anchor:
– Federal Regional Blackspots Backhaul – Perth-Geraldton
– Square Kilometre Array – Murchison Radio Observatory
Central Region (Durack) TAFE
http://news.aarnet.edu.au/durack-connects-to-aarnet-leading-the-way-for-vocational-education-training-in-wa/
Martyn Edwards, Manager of
Information Systems at Durack TAFE
“It is an exciting development
with benefits that include
providing students with free
access to cloud computing
services like Microsoft Office 365
and providing unlimited space in
the cloud”
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• Anchor:
– Garvan Institute, Moss Vale, NSW
• Local Champion: ACE Internet Services
• 8 Schools and Bradman Museum
Highlands Health Education Research Network
ACE Internet tower and
microwave dishes
“The HHERN has helped transform the educational
options for our College and it means our students
and teachers are now working within a world class
internet bandwidth environment. As a springboard
to their future, it is huge boost for our young
people, especially for a regional area like the
Southern Highlands that almost certainly wouldn’t
otherwise have that advantage.”
Chris McDermott, Principal of Chevalier College, Buradoo
https://www.aarnet.edu.au/case-studies/bridging-the-digital-divide-in-regional-australia
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• Anchor:
– Deakin University
– City of Geelong
– G21 Alliance
• ~30 Schools, Library
Geelong Secondary Schools and Community
(GSSC) Digital Learning Hub (PROPOSED)
Schools and students in regional cities
… are disadvantaged by the much lower
capacity and speed of their Internet
connection. This means students and
their teachers do not have access to the
full range of on-line educational
resources and students will be under-
prepared for their place in a digital-
enabled workforce. It also adds to the
challenges of keeping students
engaged with their schooling and may
discourage families moving to regional
Victoria because of concern about
education resources for their children.
GSSC Business Case, Executive Summaryhttp://www.g21.com.au/geelong-secondary-schools-community-digital-learning-hub
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NEXT STEPS
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Anchor Institution
Independent, Catholic, State Schools (Principals)
TAFE Institutes and VET organisations
Council (Local infrastructure, shared costs)
Chamber of Commerce
Cultural Precinct (Libraries, Museums)
Local, State, Federal MP’s
Regional Development Australia Committee
Commercial Entities (Shared costs)
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FundingBusiness
CaseMoU’s
Town Hall Gatherings
Shared Value
Proposition
Preliminary Assessment
Regional Recipe – Best Practice
• Is this an opportunity for your region ?
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Questions ?
Thank You!
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