From ee8d4a6d32d0a4e568716a6f29abc3ed600f2a9d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Erxleben, Fredo (FWCC) - 136987" <f.erxleben@hzdr.de> Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:54:24 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Write first draft of events.hifis.net announcement --- ...021-04-27-announce-hifis-event-platform.md | 63 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 63 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _posts/2021/04/2021-04-27-announce-hifis-event-platform.md diff --git a/_posts/2021/04/2021-04-27-announce-hifis-event-platform.md b/_posts/2021/04/2021-04-27-announce-hifis-event-platform.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..fbde6feed --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2021/04/2021-04-27-announce-hifis-event-platform.md @@ -0,0 +1,63 @@ +--- +title: "Announcing the HIFIS Event Management Service" +title_image: default +data: 2021-04-27 +authors: + - erxleben +layout: blogpost +categories: + - news +excerpt: > + Last year we introduced a rough-and-ready solution to offer event management solutions via Indico. + Now we can finally introduce you to the shiny new HIFIS Events service. +--- + +**TLDR:** [HIFIS Events][hifis-events] is now online and can be used by all in Helmholtz - Yay! + +## What is this about? + +When we started organizing events in the scope of HIFIS (mostly workshops) it became clear that we needed a single event organization service that can be used across all of Helmholtz. +It quickly became apparent that [Indico][indico] would be the best-fitting solution for this purpose. +We had not yet decided at this point who would host the service and be responsible for maintaining it, but due to the urgency of the matter, a decision was made to set up an intermediate solution first and clarify the remaining questions later. + +Now all these open points have been dealt with and we could finally put a proper solution in place for all Helmholtz members to enjoy – carefully maintained by our esteemed colleagues at the DESY. + +## What is new? + +We have taken the liberty to reorganize the group structure to better cope with the huge variety of events that take place within the Helmholtz universe. +Broadly speaking, we grouped them into three categories: + +* **Center-specific** events are those hosted at one of the centers are predominantly internal affairs +* **Research field-specific:** events cross center boundaries and are aimed more at the research community in general (conferences for example) +* **Platform-specific:** events originate at one of the many Helmholtz platforms and can be either internal or aimed at the broader Helmholtz audience (Our workshops come to mind) + +There is also a _Test_ category which you can freely use to experiment with event setups. + +If you are missing a fitting category or can not decide, feel free to contact the HIFIS support and we will be happy to help you out. + +## What about the users? + +We have transferred all user accounts (including reservations). +If you have a user account and used a Helmholtz e-mail address to register you can also log in via the Helmholtz AAI. +On your first visit via the AAI you will then be informed that you account will be connected to the AAI login. + +## What about current events? + +All events, past and current have been transferred including all associated files and registrations. +If you are managing an event we recommend to check if everything still is as it should be. + +## What about the links I saved earlier? + +We created a redirection, so they are still valid. +However, this will not be indefinitely the case, so **please remember to update your bookmarks**. + +## Who to call? + +~~Ghostbusters!~~ + +If you have any inquiries, you can reach the HIFIS support team via a [web-form][hifis-helpdesk] or [write us an e-mail][hifis-email] + +[hifis-events]: https://events.hifis.net +[indico]: https://getindico.io/ +[hifis-helpdesk]: https://hifis.net/contact +[hifis-email]: mailto:support@hifis.net -- GitLab