Research and Education networks exist in almost every developed country and are considered essential infrastructure for the advancement of research, science and education. 

Supporting leading-edge science and education

They are used to transfer data, support experiments and applications and global collaboration among the research and academic communities.

Without high-speed research networks, many research projects would simply be unable to exist and many students would not have access to the best international data and resources.

Attracting talent and funding

Research and education networking has an important contribution to make in attracting the best international educators and students, and maintaining international competitiveness and economic development.

It also helps to narrow the economic differential between countries by helping to enable researchers, wherever they are, to participate in collaborative research projects.

Resources

The Case for NRENs report, draws together evidence and arguments supporting Europe's national research and education networks of relevance to KAREN. Visit the TERENA website to access this report.

Related information

• About Research and Education Networks

• Research and Education Network uses

• Research and Education Network glossary