THE Advanced Computing Laboratory of the University of Coimbra was founded in 2007 to provide high-performance computing resources and services to enable computationally intensive research within the University. It currently also supports researchers across the country.

LCA-UC is a member of the PRACE – Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe, whose mission is to enable high-impact scientific discovery and engineering research and development across all disciplines to increase European competitiveness for the benefit of society.

LCA participates in the following activities:

• Evaluates, acquires, and deploys high-performance computing resources, including computing systems and software.
• Offers workshops and training seminars to educate and prepare new users of these resources.
• Provides expert advice and documentation to help researchers use these resources effectively.
• Collaborates with other computing centers and other universities to enhance the capabilities of the resources used in the Laboratory.