Activities and Opportunities
Regular interaction with industrial and cutting-edge research activities will constitute a crucial component of this 2-year European Master in HPC. In this respect, student internships, challenges and the Summer School are an essential cornerstone of the master.
In accordance with the Bologna Process, the EUMaster4HPC programme consists in 120 ECTS credits. It fully integrates the knowledge-based triptych education / research / innovation concept from a teaching and professional training perspective.
Summer School
The summer school stands as a pivotal event within the programme, offering a crucial opportunity for networking and fostering connections among EUMaster4HPC students across various awarding universities. Additionally, it brings together selected students from related Master’s programmes of partner universities, esteemed professors, and stakeholders from supercomputing centres and companies. This collaborative environment facilitates knowledge exchange, promotes interdisciplinary learning, and lays the groundwork for future collaborations and professional endeavours.
Masterships
The last part to complete the master programme usually done in the 4th semester is a larger practical task. It is called master thesis or internship and sums up to 30 ECTS. It is recommended that the students choose from a list topics coming from universities, computing centres or industry which are validated by the EUMaster4HPC internship committee lead by UNITO, composed by UNIPV, SU, CINECA, ETP4HPC, uni.lu and URCA. For more information on how to submit a proposal, go to https://eumaster4hpc.uni.lu/internships/.
This training period within a company or a research centre is of great importance for students in giving them the opportunity to practice and gain a first experience improving their employability.
To follow the rules from the first and second year university students are required to have also a local supervisor from each involved university.
Challenges
Students will engage in up to two challenge competitions designed to tackle industrial and research challenges in the field of High-Performance Computing. These challenges, facilitated by leading supercomputing centres and conducted virtually, serve as a stepping stone for international competitions. Furthermore, they present opportunities for collaboration with industry partners, enriching the learning experience with real-world application and industry insights.
Workshops
Workshops will be conducted at participant universities to foster a sense of community among students and provide a platform for presenting industrial and research needs in the fields of High-Performance Computing and High-Performance Data Analytics . Each student will have the chance to engage in a minimum of three workshops, scheduled during the middle of semesters 1, 2, and 3. These workshops serve as valuable forums for collaboration, knowledge sharing and networking, enhancing the overall educational experience and preparing students for the challenges ahead in their academic and professional journeys.
