About the Event
On the 18th September 2025, CaSDaR formally launched its Network., with a hybrid Townhall event hosted at The Library of Birmingham with hybrid attendance. The event presented the current landscape of Data Stewardship in the UK, introduced the mission and goals of CaSDaR, gathered input on what support and recognition was needed, and created a platform to promote individuals working in the field of Data Stewardship.
CaSDaR wants to bring together key groups across sectors to collaborate and support each other in creating a defined role and pathway for Data Stewards in the UK. The launch served as an opportunity to connect with the community and promote knowledge exchange through an engaging agenda. The aims of this event were to introduce CaSDaR’s team, to raise awareness of our remit, connect with the community, develop links with existing networks of Data Stewards, and to identify areas in which our community want further action.
Event Programme
The programme included sessions on the following:
- Inspiring Data Steward stories;
- Contributions from partners including PSDI, UKRN, ELIXIR-UK, and DCC;
- Lightning talks from UK and international Data Stewards;
- Poster Presentations;
- Discussions with current stewardship initiatives; and
- Details of the CaSDaR funding call.
Event Audience
The audience for this event was:
- Individuals with the role of Data Steward;
- Individuals working in roles involving data management planning, data governance, or management of research or data processes within organisations;
- Individuals working in data stewardship aligned roles such as RSEs or RTPs;
- People who manage individuals or groups with Data Stewardship responsibilities;
- People representing groups/communities with Data Stewardship responsibilities;
- Researchers who have an interest into moving into the role of Data Steward.
Outputs
The following outputs have been made available for this event:
- Comprehensive Event Report
- Links to Slides and Posters via the CaSDaR Community on Zenodo
- Playlist of videos from the CaSDaR Launch