FOCUS AREAS

Focus areas

SURFfoundation 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

Green ICT

The enormous increase in the number of ICT applications consumes energy and produces CO2 emissions, also in the higher education institutions. SURFfoundation is working with the higher education institutions to find ways of reducing ICT-related energy consumption in the sector. Read more

Innovation in Education

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

Organising with ICT

For education and research to be as effective as possible, high-quality support processes are necessary. SURFfoundation therefore focuses on providing support for process design and organisation at higher education institutions. 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

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