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Kubernetes Teaching Cluster

The University of Portsmouth's first Kubernetes cluster to enable the teaching of a Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Continuing Professional Development course.

Tags: kubernetes high-performance computing jupyterhub

Overview

Securing the Future of Space: Space Software and Data/AI CPD course: £350,000

Led by the University of Portsmouth, in partnership with the University of Southampton, the University of Surrey, and Space South Central.

This course addresses skills gaps in the Space Sector Skills Survey 2023 around software, data and artificial intelligence (AI). It has been co-created to enable space sector companies to strategically navigate rapidly changing fields of AI and data-science. The course is a regional initiative of the Space South Central partnership of universities of Portsmouth, Southampton and Surrey with their rich heritage in space. It leverages Space South Central’s cluster expertise and industry insight of Orange Tree Ltd. Addressing both retention and recruitment at mid-career level in the space sector, it delivers breadth of understanding, strategic knowledge on space sector bids, professional development and bespoke skills development in algorithms and software. Whether a space sector company looking to upskill your employees or an individual from any sector seeking training to take the next exciting step in your career.

Technology Stack

  • Kubernetes
  • 6 x NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada
  • 6 x AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX 16-Cores
  • 384GB RAM
  • FluxCD GitOps
  • JupyterHub
  • Longhorn
  • Nginx

University of Portsmouth Press Release

Round two for Space South Central programme to bridge UK space industry skills gap

Funded By

In Collaboration With

Research Team

Arthur Tolley

Arthur Tolley

Former Research Software Engineer

Xan Morice-Atkinson

Xan Morice-Atkinson

Research Software Engineer