WEBINAR: Globus: moving large volumes of research data with ease

This record includes training materials associated with the Australian BioCommons webinar 'Globus: moving large volumes of research data with ease'. This webinar took place on 13 May 2026.

Webinar Description:

Life science research increasingly involves the generation of massive datasets that need to be shared, archived, or moved to high-performance computing environments. Relying on traditional transfer methods is challenging because of slow speeds, issues with data integrity, and connection drops that often require restarting the transfer multiple times. This webinar introduces Globus as a powerful solution for life science researchers to manage these transfers with ease.  

You will hear firsthand accounts of how life scientists are using Globus for uploading data to repositories like PRIDE, downloading from the ENA, and sharing data with collaborators at facilities such as the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute. We will also explore the core features of Globus, including its ability to maintain data fidelity and security through a user-friendly interface.  

Finally, the session will explain how AARNet is supporting Globus to solve complex data movement problems. You will learn how to determine if your institution has a subscription and understand the differences between institutional licences and personal endpoints. Whether you are moving gigabytes or terabytes, this session will show you how to take the headache out of data movement. 

Speakers:

• Greg D’Arcy (AARNet)  
• Dr Farah Zaib Khan (Australian BioCommons)
• Dr Rohan Lowe (La Trobe University)  
• John Pearson (QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute)

Host: Rahul Ratwatte, Australian BioCommons

Training materials:

Materials are shared under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International agreement unless otherwise specified and were current at the time of the event.

Files and materials included in this record:

• Globus Zenodo - Event metadata.pdf: Information about the event including, description, event URL, learning objectives, prerequisites, technical requirements etc.
• Globus Webinar - Slides.pdf: slides presented during the webinar.

Files and materials shared elsewhere:

• Recording of the presentation on the Australian BioCommons YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/-cpPeD9x46Q