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SUMMARY:Developing Career Options for Data Stewards (In Person & Online) #LondonEdition
DESCRIPTION:Registration Links\n\nRegister to join in person\nRegister to join online \n\nOverview\nJoin us for one of two participatory research events exploring the future of data stewardship. In collaboration with the Research Data Alliance’s Data Steward Careers Track Working Group\, the University of Sheffield Library and CaSDaR are bringing together people from across the sector to co-create Data Steward personas. Bursaries are available for in-person attendance\, and this event is offered as a hybrid sessions. This event is one of two events run in collaboration with UCL’s Office for Open Science and Scholarship and STEP-UP. \nAs the volume and complexity of research data continue to grow\, so does the essential role of Data Stewards—professionals who ensure that data is shareable\, reusable\, and aligned with FAIR principles. Although many roles\, including librarians\, archivists\, Research Software Engineers (RSEs)\, research managers\, technicians\, and researchers routinely perform data stewardship activities\, the position of “Data Steward” remains under-defined and often under-recognised in many countries.  \nExisting work largely focuses on defining the responsibilities of Data Stewards and the skills and training required to succeed in these roles. However\, there is limited attention on establishing clear\, sustainable career pathways for Data Stewards. The RDA Data Steward Career Tracks Working Group (WG)\, part of the Research Data Alliance\, aims to address this gap by developing a systematic methodology for defining data steward personas and mapping potential career pathways for these roles.  \nThis hands-on workshop introduces the concept of employee personas—semi-fictional profiles that reflect the motivations\, needs\, and challenges of data stewards. Through discussion and collaborative activities\, participants will help shape practical profiles that organisations can use to enhance job design\, professional development\, training pathways\, and HR practices. \nThis event will bring together key stakeholders to contribute to the WG’s work by collaboratively developing Data Steward Personas. This work will deliver two major outcomes: stronger evidence to support the RDA’s methodology for developing Data Steward personas\, and a set of personas that will directly inform the collaborative groups’ work in defining the role\, establishing skills frameworks\, and shaping future career pathways\, and will provide a networking opportunity for attendees. \nThe session will begin with a brief introduction to the Working Group’s objectives\, followed by an interactive workshop. Lunch will be provided (for those attending in person) with opportunities for networking and informal discussion throughout.  \nTarget Audience / Prerequisites: \nThis workshop is suitable for individuals currently working in\, or closely connected to\, data stewardship—including librarians\, archivists\, RSEs\, research managers\, technicians\, researchers\, and established Data Stewards. It is especially relevant for those interested in shaping or understanding potential career trajectories for Data Stewards and contributing to the development of representative personas.  \nLocation Information\nWe are offering two hybrid events; one online on the 14th April 2026 and another at UCL on the 22nd April 2026\, as part of the London Open Science and Scholarship Festival 2026. Bursaries are available for in-person attendance\, and both events are offered as hybrid sessions (please note that the deadline for applying for bursaries for this event is the 15th April 2026). Please note that this event page is for the London Event on the 22nd April. If you wish to find out more about the Online Event on the 14th April click here. \nBursary Support\nIf you would like to apply for bursary to support your attendance\, then please click on this link to fill out the form. \nEthics Notice\nAs this workshop involves the collection of data that will be shared as an output\, ethical approval has been secured. We will request your consent at the start of the session.  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/developing-career-options-for-data-stewards-london/
LOCATION:Blue Room\, UCL\, Blue Room\, UCL Main Campus\, Gower Street [OR ONLINE]\, London\, WC1E 6AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CaSDaR Events,Community Events
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SUMMARY:Developing Career Options for Data Stewards (Online)
DESCRIPTION:#NB: This event has moved to fully online due to change in circumstances \nRegistration Links\n\nRegister to join online\n\nOverview\nJoin us for one of two participatory research events exploring the future of data stewardship. In collaboration with the Research Data Alliance’s Data Steward Careers Track Working Group\, the University of Sheffield Library and CaSDaR are bringing together people from across the sector to co-create Data Steward personas. This event is one of two events run in collaboration with UCL’s Office for Open Science and Scholarship and STEP-UP. This event will be fully online. \nAs the volume and complexity of research data continue to grow\, so does the essential role of Data Stewards—professionals who ensure that data is shareable\, reusable\, and aligned with FAIR principles. Although many roles\, including librarians\, archivists\, Research Software Engineers (RSEs)\, research managers\, technicians\, and researchers routinely perform data stewardship activities\, the position of “Data Steward” remains under-defined and often under-recognised in many countries.  \nExisting work largely focuses on defining the responsibilities of Data Stewards and the skills and training required to succeed in these roles. However\, there is limited attention on establishing clear\, sustainable career pathways for Data Stewards. The RDA Data Steward Career Tracks Working Group (WG)\, part of the Research Data Alliance\, aims to address this gap by developing a systematic methodology for defining data steward personas and mapping potential career pathways for these roles.  \nThis hands-on workshop introduces the concept of employee personas—semi-fictional profiles that reflect the motivations\, needs\, and challenges of data stewards. Through discussion and collaborative activities\, participants will help shape practical profiles that organisations can use to enhance job design\, professional development\, training pathways\, and HR practices. \nThis event will bring together key stakeholders to contribute to the WG’s work by collaboratively developing Data Steward Personas. This work will deliver two major outcomes: stronger evidence to support the RDA’s methodology for developing Data Steward personas\, and a set of personas that will directly inform the collaborative groups’ work in defining the role\, establishing skills frameworks\, and shaping future career pathways\, and will provide a networking opportunity for attendees. \nThe session will begin with a brief introduction to the Working Group’s objectives\, followed by an interactive workshop.  \nTarget Audience / Prerequisites: \nThis workshop is suitable for individuals currently working in\, or closely connected to\, data stewardship—including librarians\, archivists\, RSEs\, research managers\, technicians\, researchers\, and established Data Stewards. It is especially relevant for those interested in shaping or understanding potential career trajectories for Data Stewards and contributing to the development of representative personas.  \nLocation Information\nWe are offering one hybrid event and one virtual event; a virtual one on the 14th April 2026 and another at UCL on the 22nd April 2026\, as part of the London Open Science and Scholarship Festival 2026. Bursaries are available for in-person attendance\, and both events are offered as hybrid sessions (please note that the deadline for applying for bursaries for the even at UCL is the 15th April 2026). Please note that this event page is for the Online Event on the 14th April. If you wish to find out more about the London Event on the 22nd April click here. \nEthics Notice\nAs this workshop involves the collection of data that will be shared as an output\, ethical approval has been secured. We will request your consent at the start of the session.  \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/developing-career-options-for-data-stewards-sheffield/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CaSDaR Events,Community Events
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SUMMARY:CaSDaR's Funding Call Round 1: Q&A (2)
DESCRIPTION:We have created an additional Q&A online session to support applicants for CaSDaR’s Funding Call round 1 – come prepared with your queries!\n\n\n\nPart of the remit of CaSDaR is to provide an evidence base showing the value of embedding data stewardship into research workflows; we feel that a sustainable way of doing this is to fund data stewards in research organisations. CaSDaR has flexible funds allocated to enable development of projects\, forming an evidence base to display the relevance of introducing data stewards in the UK across multiple disciplines and organisations. \nWe have developed two types of grants that our community can apply for: \n\n£5k mini project funds – these are intended to be short-term projects to provide experience of Data Stewardship for individuals who would like to learn more about it as a career option; and\n£70 large project funds – these are intended to be longer term projects for individuals who are established in their careers\, and have a project that they are interested in developing to demonstrate the value of their work.\n\nCaSDaR’s Funding Call was launched on the 5th November 2025 with an online webinar. The webinar can be viewed on CaSDaR’s YouTube channel and the slides are also available. \nWe want to ensure that our community feel supported to apply for the funding opportunities\, so we’re inviting anyone who has queries to come to a Q&A session where we can provide some answers.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/casdars-funding-call-round-1-qa-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Funding Event
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SUMMARY:CaSDaR's Funding Call Round 1: Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Part of the remit of CaSDaR is to provide an evidence base showing the value of embedding data stewardship into research workflows; we feel that a sustainable way of doing this is to fund data stewards in research organisations. CaSDaR has flexible funds allocated to enable development of projects\, forming an evidence base to display the relevance of introducing data stewards in the UK across multiple disciplines and organisations. \nWe have developed two types of grants that our community can apply for: \n\n£5k mini project funds – these are intended to be short-term projects to provide experience of Data Stewardship for individuals who would like to learn more about it as a career option; and\n£70 large project funds – these are intended to be longer term projects for individuals who are established in their careers\, and have a project that they are interested in developing to demonstrate the value of their work.\n\nCaSDaR’s Funding Call was launched on the 5th November 2025 with an online webinar. The webinar can be viewed on CaSDaR’s YouTube channel and the slides are also available. \nWe want to ensure that our community feel supported to apply for the funding opportunities\, so we’re inviting anyone who has queries to come to a Q&A session where we’ll answer your queries.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/casdars-funding-call-round-1-qa/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Funding Event
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SUMMARY:CaSDaR's Data Steward Stories: Dr James Steele
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this Data Stewards Stories session\, Dr James Steele will provide an overview of his career in supporting data stewardship from a holistic perspective\, from navigating research dissemination to the appropriate use of statistics. \n\n\n\nAudience\nThis webinar would be ideal for individuals who are working in roles involving data management planning\, management of research or data processes within organisations\, or researchers who have an interest into moving into the role of Data Steward. \nSpeaker Biography\nJames Steele has extensive experience of handling data in the academic\, public and private sectors; he not only runs his own company providing consultancy services to support research best practice but also works full time as the Head of Research at MacroFactor. \nJames earned his PhD in Clinical Exercise Science before joining Solent University as a lecturer in Applied Sports Science. Alongside teaching\, he held the role of Research and Innovation Fellow and was later promoted to Associate Professor in 2016. Throughout his academic career\, James promoted research integrity\, eventually becoming Solent’s Local Network Lead for the UK Reproducibility Network. James has actively supported researchers in adopting practices such as open data\, pre-registration\, and pre-print archiving\, with a focus on supporting ECRs to develop these skills. \nIn 2024\, James transitioned from academia to become Head of Research at Kieser Australia\, a company focused on evidence-based strength training programs. This role introduced him to new types of datasets beyond those commonly used in academia\, while he continued to advocate for reproducible research and transparency in scientific practice. \nIn this session\, James will share insights into how his commitment to evidence-based decisions and research integrity has shaped his career trajectory.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/casdars-data-steward-stories-dr-james-steele/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Data Steward Stories
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SUMMARY:CaSDaR Funding Call Launch
DESCRIPTION:The Careers and Skills for Data-driven Research (CaSDaR) Network+ is excited to announce the launch of its Funding Call\, aimed at supporting and empowering Data Stewards across the UK research landscape. To mark this milestone\, CaSDaR is hosting a dedicated online event to introduce the funding opportunity and engage the community in shaping its future. \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casdar-round-1-funding-call-launch-and-discussion-tickets-1769707455639 \nThis interactive session will: \n\nPresent the scope and aims of the CaSDaR Funding Call: Round 1\nOutline the application process\, eligibility criteria\, and timelines\nProvide space for discussion and Q&A\nExplore how funded projects can contribute to the development of Data Stewardship roles\, skills\, and career pathways\n\nThe event is open to anyone interested in advancing data-driven research practices and in enhancing recognition for data stewards across the UK. Whether you’re planning to apply or simply want to learn more\, then come along to the webinar.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/casdar-funding-call-launch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Funding Event
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