FOCUS AREAS

Focus areas

Focus areasSURFfoundation focuses on a number of themes that promote ICT innovation in higher education and research. Each theme brings together knowledge and activities in this field, usually categorised according to specific areas of attention.

Digital Rights

Innovations in e-learning and e-science are frequently hampered by digital rights issues. SURFfoundation provides advice and support for higher education and research regarding digital rights. Read more

E-Learning

Together with institutions in the field, SURFfoundation encourages innovation in higher education through the use of ICT. It does so by financing projects, knowledge-sharing and professionalization, by identifying trends, and by developing new expertise. Read more

Identity Management

It is perfectly normal nowadays to be able to access the Internet and e-mail wherever you may be, but unauthorised access to information and applications must be prevented. SURFfoundation helps institutions to achieve the highest possible level of security. Read more

Information Processes

The wishes expressed by students and staff mean that the information management systems used in higher education are becoming ever more complicated. SURFfoundation helps the institutions make choices about their information processes. Read more

Scholarly Communication

SURFfoundation strives for innovation in scientific communication, using the latest developments in ICT. These offer opportunities that go much further than traditional ways of creating and sharing knowledge. Read more

Standardisation

Higher education institutions and researchers want systems, procedures, and applications that allow them to exchange information. SURFfoundation promotes the development and use of standards to make this possible. Read more

SURFfoundation in general

Research universities, universities of applied sciences, and research institutions share their knowledge and collaborate on innovative projects to improve the quality of higher education and research. SURFfoundation subsidises these projects. Read more