Video Clips

The importance of connecting to other world regions has been central to the development of research and education networking in Europe. Such connectivity has expanded the horizons of researchers both in Europe and in the regions to which the continent has been connected.

Follow the links below to view video clips demonstrating the impact of research and education networking in countries worldwide.

  • 8.5-minute video providing an overview of GÉANT2's international connectivity

  • The ALICE project has created RedCLARA. This is the first pan-Latin American research and education network. It also provides access to European researchers via a direct connection to GÉANT2. This movie introduces the RedCLARA network and highlights the work of the T@lemed project, which brings e-health services to remote parts of Brazil and Columbia.

  • The Trans-Eurasia Information Network (TEIN2) is the first large-scale research and education network for the Asia-Pacific region. With a direct link to Europe's GÉANT2 network, it creates a gateway for global research collaboration for over 60 million scientists, academics and students. This movie highlights the benefits TEIN2 brings to the population at large by driving innovative applications with high societal impact, such as telemedicine and e-learning.

  • Duncan Martin, CEO of the South African research network TENET, talks about the impact of the connection to GÉANT2 on the outlook for South African researchers

  • Agathoclis Stylianou of the Cypriot research network CYNET outlines the importance of EUMEDCONNECT in bridging cultural divides and bringing the Mediterranean countries together

  • Discusses the support EUMEDCONNECT is giving to scientific and technological development in the Mediterranean region

  • Sabine Jaume-Rajaonia of the French research network RENATER talks about the significance of EUMEDCONNECT for the relationship between Europe and the Mediterranean countries

  • Redouane Merrouch of the Moroccan research network MARWAN discusses his hopes for the future of EUMEDCONNECT