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SUMMARY:DPC: Introducing the DPC Advocacy Toolkit and Novice to Know-How Advocacy Course
DESCRIPTION:Join the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) for an interactive session introducing two new resources designed to support digital preservation advocacy: the Digital Preservation Advocacy Toolkit and the Novice to Know-How (N2KH) Advocacy Course\, which was conceived of and funded by The National Archives (UK). \nCreated to help digital preservation practitioners make the case more confidently for their work\, this 90-minute online event will offer a first look at both resources\, share practical examples of small but effective advocacy wins\, and connect participants with others working to build momentum for digital preservation within their own organizations. \nWhether you are just beginning to think about advocacy or looking for fresh ways to strengthen your message\, this session will provide practical ideas\, shared experiences\, and helpful first steps. \nRecordings\nThis session will be recorded and made available via this web page after the event. There will be a member preview for 6 weeks and then the recordings will be on general release from the 29th of July. Please note – you do not need to register in order to access the recordings after the event. \nRegistration\nThis launch event is free to attend and open to both DPC Members and non-members. Click BOOK NOW below to register your place. \nIf you have any questions about registration\, please contact Ellie O’Leary (eleanor.oleary@dpconline.org). Would you like to know more about the event\, please contact sarah.middleton@dpconline.org \nDPC Inclusion & Diversity Policy\nThe DPC Community is guided by the values set out in our Strategic Plan and aims to be respectful\, welcoming\, inclusive and transparent. We encourage diversity in all its forms and are committed to being accessible to everyone who wishes to engage with the topic of digital preservation\, whilst remaining technology and vendor neutral. We ask all those who are part of this community to be positive\, accepting\, and sensitive to the needs and feelings of others in alignment with our DPC Inclusion & Diversity Policy.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/dpc-introducing-the-dpc-advocacy-toolkit-and-novice-to-know-how-advocacy-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T103554Z
UID:1442-1781775000-1781785800@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:DCC / RDA Europe - Self-assessing Research Data Management and FAIR-enabling Capabilities
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe Digital Curation Centre is pleased to announce a professional development opportunity\, co-hosted with RDA Europe\, designed specifically for professionals in research support roles. Our half-day workshop taking place next month will equip you with the skills and knowledge to assess and improve your organisation’s research data management (RDM) and FAIR-enabling capabilities. \nThis interactive workshop will introduce you to the concept of self-assessment\, providing you with practical guidance on how to evaluate your organisations’ capabilities to support RDM and the production and reuse of FAIR data.  Through hands-on activities and real-world scenario discussions\, you will gain essential skills in conducting these assessments and learn how to implement\, interpret\, and use the results to drive organisational improvements. \nWho should attend?\nThis training is highly beneficial for professionals involved in research support roles\, such as:\n\n\nResearch Data Management Professionals\n\n\nLibrarians\n\n\nData Stewards\n\n\nResearch Administrators\n\n\nResearch Technical Professionals\n\n\nSenior Management\n\n\nRegistration and fees\nTo secure your spot\, please visit our Eventbrite page.  We encourage multiple representatives from each organisation to participate and offer reduced rates for group registration. \n\n\nIndividual participant: £275\n\n\nOrganisation rate for two participants: £425\n\n\nOrganisation rate for three participants: £550\n\n\nSpecial LMIC rate available (details on the registration page)\n\n\nWe look forward to helping your organisation improve its research data management and FAIR data capabilities.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/dcc-rda-europe-self-assessing-research-data-management-and-fair-enabling-capabilities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Project Partner Events,Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T170000
DTSTAMP:20261114T030927
CREATED:20260526T101607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T101607Z
UID:1508-1781775000-1781802000@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Edinburgh Open Research Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Good Research is Open Research – so what’s stopping us from making research more open? Join the conversation at Edinburgh Open Research Conference 2026 \nFull Programme – https://library.ed.ac.uk/research-support/eorc2026/programme \nThis one day conference provides an opportunity for all individuals interested in making research more open and accessible to come together to discuss their challenges\, success stories\, and next steps. \nThe ambitious “Recommendation on Open Science” produced by UNESCO recognises the broad scope and impact of Open Research – not just on knowledge production\, but also on the world at large. Built around the values of Quality and Integrity\, Collective Benefit\, Equity and Fairness\, and Diversity and Inclusion\, the model provides a foundation for a strategic and principled path forward. Over the past year we have begun revamping our action plan and internal model at the University of Edinburgh to reflect this ambitious and expansive scope. \nOur new action plan is more diverse and expansive than ever before\, and our strategies will build upon this new perspective\, taking into account our local context. To celebrate this positive step forward\, this year’s conference will therefore delve into the various values\, principles\, and actions highlighted by UNESCO’s model. \nJoin the conversation in person in 50 George Square\, University of Edinburgh or Online. Our sessions will explore the general principles of Open Research as described in our new action plan\, but also zoom in on specific areas\, as identified within UNESCO’s model. \nTickets can be booked on the Eventbrite pages: \nFor IN-PERSON attendance: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/edinburgh-open-research-conference-2026-in-person-tickets-1985574269089 \nTo join ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/edinburgh-open-research-conference-2026-online-tickets-1986986380753
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/edinburgh-open-research-conference-2026/
LOCATION:50 George Square\, University of Edinburgh\, 50 George Square\, The University of Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conferences,Knowledge Exchange
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T150000
DTSTAMP:20261114T030927
CREATED:20260608T165309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T072404Z
UID:1568-1782219600-1782226800@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Tools for Data FAIRification - overcoming barriers in data discoverability and reuse
DESCRIPTION:It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by barriers to making data FAIR\, but when you realise that others have had the same problems AND have solutions\, life feels much better! \nHolly Ranger and the N8 CIR group have organised an online seminar titled “Tools for Data FAIRification – overcoming barriers in data discoverability and reuse” will take place on Tuesday\, 23 June from 13:00–15:00 (BST) with a focus on practical tools and approaches to improve how research data is managed\, shared\, and reused in line with FAIR principles (Findable\, Accessible\, Interoperable\, Reusable). Four separate speakers will share their stories and present the solutions they have found to improve their practices. \nThe programme includes four talks: \n\nStreamlining Data Management Planning – Kryštof Komanec discusses tools like the Data Stewardship Wizard to improve research data management practices.\nMaximising Data Reusability – Matthew Nichols explores methods and tools that enhance the discoverability and usability of environmental datasets.\nAutomated ReadMe Generation – Ali Abdurhman Kelil and Dag-Even Martinsen Torsøe present URGE\, a tool to help efficiently generate dataset documentation.\nElectronic Notebooks – Zuzanna Zagrodzka highlights how digital notebooks support transparency\, reproducibility\, and FAIR research practices.\n\nOverall\, the seminar showcases practical solutions and expert insights aimed at improving data management workflows and enabling better data sharing and reuse.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/tools-for-data-fairification-overcoming-barriers-in-data-discoverability-and-reuse/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Knowledge Exchange
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T120000
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UID:1557-1782817200-1782820800@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:ORCID for Researchers webinar
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe UK ORCID consortium is running a webinar to promote ORCID more widely across the UK. It is open to all\, so you do not need to be a member of the consortium to attend. Find out why getting a free ORCID iD and populating your ORCID record is key for researchers to get credit for their work. ORCID is a free\, unique\, persistent identifier (PID) for individuals to use as they engage in research\, scholarship\, and innovation activities. Obtaining an ORCID iD and populating your profile helps achieve the vision where all who participate in research\, scholarship\, and innovation are uniquely identified and connected to their contributions across disciplines\, borders\, and time. \nYour ORCID iD and profile can help you save time and get credit for your work in funding\, publishing\, and research reporting workflows. Funding organisations\, publishers\, and research institutions are increasingly requiring or asking for ORCID iDs from researchers. \nWorkshop Content\nIn this workshop\, we will include: \n\nAn overview of the benefits of ORCID for researchers\nHow ORCID can help you save time across the research landscape\nDemonstrate the latest enhancements from ORCID\nShow you how to keep your ORCID record up to date\nAnswer any questions\n\nTarget Audience\nThe target audience includes: \n\nResearchers\nResearch managers\nParticipants in research who produce outputs that can be shared\nAnyone with a role or interest in:\n\nsupporting researchers with impact and dissemination of outputs\nresearch infrastructure and PIDs\nresearcher digital profiles and presence\n\n\n\nWorkshop Details\nThe webinar is free to attend and available to all. It assumes no prior knowledge of ORCID. It will be recorded.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/orcid-for-researchers-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260701T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260701T170000
DTSTAMP:20261114T030927
CREATED:20260513T121339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T121339Z
UID:1462-1782896400-1782925200@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:ELIXIR-UK FAIR Contentathon #3
DESCRIPTION:The ELIXIR-UK RDM Club has been awarded a BioFAIR Pathfinder grant for a project called The FAIR-in-action Bridge. \nIn summary\, many UK research-performing organisations have FAIR data policies.  Many have guidance documents. What’s often missing is the middle layer: the practical\, ready-to-use materials that let RDM professionals in the life sciences turn that guidance into something researchers actually engage with. \nThe FAIR-in-action Bridge is a BioFAIR Pathfinder project\, led by coordinators of the ELIXIR-UK RDM Club\, that sets out to fill this gap. \nThe project will produce two FAIR-in-action playbooks for life science RDM professionals: \n\nHow to approach FAIRification: practical activities and templates for FAIRifying data.\nHow to communicate and advocate FAIR: talking points\, FAIR games and advocacy materials for different audiences\n\nBoth will be roughly 80% ready-to-use\, aggregating open FAIR material in the public domain\, with placeholders (20%) for your local context (eg institutional repositories and guidance). Both will be openly licensed and indexed. And both will be tested through one-day in-person rollouts at six UK RPOs. \nWe’re running three online Contentathons\, and we’d love you to join the ones that fit. This third and final Contentathon is a full day event\, on how to communicate and advocate FAIR. Hands-on\, structured in sections so you can join the bits relevant to you.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/elixir-uk-fair-contentathon-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Project Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTSTAMP:20261114T030927
CREATED:20260608T134013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T134148Z
UID:1562-1783468800-1783641599@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UK Reproducibility Network Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nServing as a platform to convene the research community\, drive broader collaboration\, and solidify UKRN’s long-term sustainability plan\, the UKRN conference will showcase the impact of its core initiatives and engage the research sector community as change agents to improve UK research. \nIntended Audience\nThis conference is aimed at: Research leaders\, researchers\, policy community\, publishers\, funders\, infrastructure providers\, scholarly academies and societies. \nAgenda\nThere are two keynote speakers: \n\nDay 1 (Wednesday 8th July) – Stian Westlake: Stian Westlake is Executive Chair of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). ESRC is the UK’s largest funder of social science and a part of UK Research & Innovation\, where he plays a central role in shaping the research environment across UK higher education and supporting innovation in research culture and practice\, and leads the organisation’s investments in metascience.\nDay 2 (Thursday 9th July) – Charlotte Pennington: Dr Charlotte Pennington is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Aston University. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. As an experimental social psychologist\, Charlotte’s research focuses on how people’s complex social environments impact upon health and wellbeing.\n\nThe rest of the conference programme can be found here: https://www.conference.ukrn.org/programme/ \nConference Dinner\nThe conference dinner will be held nearby at Manchester Metropolitan University. Dinner will include a welcome drink\, a 3-course meal with drinks\, followed by tea and coffee. Please register for the conference dinner as you purchase your conference registration – Menu confirmation and a meal pre-order form will be sent to you following your dinner registration. \nAccommodation\n\nMarketing Manchester Convention Bureau is the official accommodation booking provider for the UKRN conference\, suppling a range of accommodation options for the duration of the conference. Please note\, options are limited and offers may change in the lead up to July. \n\nFAQs\nA list of answers to questions can be found on the Conference FAQs page. \nAbout UKRN\nUKRN is a national peer-led consortium that aims to ensure the UK community produces world-leading research. We do this by investigating the factors that contribute to robust research\, organising training\, and disseminating best practice. Our members are a grassroots research advocate community\, institutions committed strategically to improvements\, and stakeholders across the wider research system.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/uk-reproducibility-network-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Nancy Rothwell Building\, The University of Manchester\, Nancy Rothwell Building\, The University of Manchester\, Manchester\, M13 9PL‎\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conferences,Project Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20261114T030927
CREATED:20260518T143501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T144715Z
UID:1476-1789948800-1790380799@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:DPC: iPRES 2026 Great Digital Preservation Bake Off
DESCRIPTION:Calling all technical whisk-takers; the iPRES 2026 Ad Hoc Programme is now open! \nThere are several categories available in the AdHoc programme\, including The Great Digital Preservation Bake Off\, which returns to iPRES 2026 (September 21-25 in Copenhagen). Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a first-timer\, we want to see your tools in action. \nThis year\, we are recruiting for two tracks: the Signature Home Bake and the Showstopper Pro Bake. The submission deadline is June 8th\, 2026. Submit via: https://forms.gle/K2WiG81RWB5E75hi9. \nParticipants will demonstrate how their tools address real-world challenges in digital preservation. Both seasoned and emerging tool developers have the opportunity to serve up and demonstrate the value and effectiveness of their digital preservation tools in a short\, timed presentation. Please note that there is no actual baking at the Bake Off. \nSubmit your Bake Off proposal via the online form by 8 June 2026\, End of Day\, Anywhere on Earth. \nOpen Kitchen Hours – Come Ask Us Anything!\nNot sure which track is right for you? Curious about the Pantry? Just want to know what on earth a Showstopper Pro Bake actually involves? Join us for Open Kitchen Hours on May 22nd. This is an informal\, drop-in Zoom session where the organising committee will be on hand to answer your questions. \nWe’re running two sessions to accommodate different time zones:\n \n\nFor ACST/NZ timezones: Register here\nFor US/EU timezones: Register here\n\nNo need to prepare anything – just bring your questions (and maybe a snack).  \nNB: Presenters must be registered for iPRES 2026 
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/dpc-ipres-2026-bake-off/
LOCATION:CPH Conference\, CPH Conference\, DGI Byen\,\, Copenhagen\, 65\, 1704\, Tietgensgade\, Denmark
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Knowledge Exchange,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20261114T030927
CREATED:20260601T110657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T110747Z
UID:1525-1789948800-1790121599@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Fellowship of the Data – International RDM Community Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe Fellowship of the Data — International RDM Community Meeting 2026 will take place on September 21 and 22 at the University of Vienna. Two Meetings have taken place in Germany already (2023 and 2025) with each ca. 80 participants from diverse backgrounds. Now\, we continue the series: Let’s get together in Vienna and cultivate our supportive environment dedicated to the advancement of RDM! \nContinuing the spirit of 2025: “The Fellowship of the Data is fueled by enthusiasm for Research Data Management (RDM) and networking. Founded by RDM trainers and data stewards\, we want to offer an open space for everyone with aligned interests that fosters our community bonds and allows us to find peers from many different contexts and scientific disciplines. We believe in the power of collaboration and knowledge sharing. By exchanging resources\, learning from each other’s experiences\, and forging synergistic teams\, we can learn how to better support researchers and stakeholders alike”. \nThe goal of our third RDM Community Meeting is to boost the fellowship of like-minded professionals who assist researchers across various fields in their RDM efforts\, whether through training or other means. Keynotes and times for focused exchange were selected carefully to provide us with a program full of relevant and engaging content. \nWe are excited to learn from our international keynote speakers and to take home practical insights to improve our portfolio! \nAgenda Summary\nWe offer opportunities for exchange on and exploration of topics around RDM support along with poster sessions as well as keynotes and a panel discussion chosen to instigate further reflection and networking. \n\nDay 0: Pre-Event Socializing\nDay 1: Lobbying\, Negotiation\, and Shared RDM Services + Posters\nDay 2: Burnout Prevention\, 3 parallel Workshops\, Panel\n\nEvery Day: Fun! \nTarget Audience\nEveryone who is (interested in) supporting and promoting Research Data Management! \n\nWe invite everyone who is involved with RDM training\, supporting researchers in their RDM\, has a position called Data Steward\, Data Manager\, Data Curator\, RDM Professional\, RDM Officer\, or all the other titles the community encompasses.\nEveryone who is interested in the job(s) of this field and our agenda is also very welcome.\n\nAll disciplines welcome! \n\nOur programme is tiered towards everyone who supports / promotes RDM for scientists and researchers from all disciplines.\n\nInternational \n\nWe aim to foster exchange across borders. We explicitly invite attendance and contributions from community members outside of Austria and Germany.\n\nRegistration & Conference Fee\nRegistration is open until August 31st! To help cover catering costs for the conference\, we kindly request a participation fee of 120 EUR from all attendees. Thank you for your understanding and support! \nCall for Posters\nWe invite poster contributions until June 15th! Submit here: https://datafellows.univie.ac.at/programme/call-for-posters#c7744
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/fellowship-of-the-data-international-rdm-community-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:University of Vienna\, Hauptgebäude\, Universitätsring 1\, Vienna\, 1010\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conferences,Knowledge Exchange
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20261114T030927
CREATED:20260825T102244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T102244Z
UID:1623-1791244800-1791503999@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Research Data Alliance Plenary 27
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the RDA Plenary 27! Early Bird rates end 27 August\, but tickets are continuously available. Register now https://www.rd-alliance.org/plenaries/p27/registration-p27/  \nRDA’s 27th Plenary is coming to London on 6-8 October 2026. Three days bringing together researchers\, data scientists and infrastructure builders from around the world. Whether you’re new to RDA or a long-time member\, first-time plenary attendee or a familiar face\, there’s a place for you here.  \nThe plenary’s theme: shaping a global open research commons\, a stronger\, more connected\, more sustainable open research ecosystem for how research data gets managed\, shared and reused.  \nAcross three days of sessions\, work that stalled years ago is restarting\, and topics never discussed before are finally getting their moment. Programme sessions are grouped by theme\, making it easy to find what interests you.  \nTo help you see what’s on offer\, the entire programme has been broken down day by day. And for the first time at the RDA Plenary\, 13 researchers will pitch new ideas in search of collaborators. Catch it all here.   \nWant the full picture first? Browse the complete summary of every session here.  \nThe Research Data Alliance (RDA) is a global community organization started in 2013 by the European Commission\, the US National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology\, and the Australian Department of Innovation. Its goal is to enable the sharing and re-use of data by enabling knowledge exchange. The RDA vision is for invested stakeholders to openly share and reuse data across technologies\, disciplines\, and countries to address the grand challenges of society.   \nThe RDA consists of working groups and interest groups\, each of which focus on different challenges in supporting the sharing and re-use of data.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/research-data-alliance-plenary-27/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T150000
DTSTAMP:20261114T030927
CREATED:20261006T113839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T134645Z
UID:1645-1792674000-1792681200@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UKRN: Open Research: moving from individual recommendations to coordinated action – part 1
DESCRIPTION:This is the first of a six-part online programme\, bringing together funders\, publishers\, infrastructure providers\, researchers\, and research professionals to drive coordinated cross-sector action and make open research a reality in the UK. \nSee the full programme here: Open Research Webinars 2026-27 \nThis session explores research data planning and review\, focusing on the upstream practices that shape how research data and materials are managed\, shared\, and reused across the research lifecycle. Using the recent Sustainable and TrAnsparent Research data (STAR) Study Report as a starting point\, this session will bring together perspectives from across the sector to reflect on the report’s recommendations\, paying particular attention to its concluding recommendation on the need for formalised open research review mechanisms. \nParticipants and attendees will be invited to consider the barriers to and enablers of the practical adoption and implementation of the report’s recommendations\, and identify where coordinated action has the greatest potential to make open research the norm rather than the exception. The session will also look ahead to the rest of the programme\, connecting planning and review with themes including FAIR data and repositories\, open research monitoring and indicators\, skills and capability development\, and incentives and recognition\, setting the agenda for the collaborative work to follow. \nHosted by University of Sheffield. \nThere will be subsequent webinars in November\, December\, January\, February and March\, so watch this space!
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/ukrn-open-research-moving-from-individual-recommendations-to-coordinated-action-part-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Project Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T120000
DTSTAMP:20261114T030927
CREATED:20261006T135528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T140203Z
UID:1664-1793617200-1793620800@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LMJU: Open Data Fortnight 2026 - Unlocking Research Potential Through Open Data
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we open the week with a showcase of LJMU’s commitment to open data\, open research\, and research integrity. Whether you’re new to open practices or a seasoned advocate\, this session is designed to inspire and connect. \nIn this session\, Dr Davide Bruno will share how openly available research data has enabled him to conduct impactful Alzheimer’s disease research without access to large clinical research groups or hospital-based datasets. By making use of established open research databases\, he has been able to access valuable data resources\, develop new research questions\, and contribute to our understanding of dementia while significantly reducing the costs and barriers often associated with data collection.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/lmju-open-data-fortnight-2026-unlocking-research-potential-through-open-data/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T113000
DTSTAMP:20261114T030927
CREATED:20261006T135858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T140142Z
UID:1667-1793701800-1793705400@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LMJU: Open Data Fortnight 2026 - Managing Research Data Across International Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:This is a week long showcase of LJMU’s commitment to open data\, open research\, and research integrity. Whether you’re new to open practices or a seasoned advocate\, this session is designed to inspire and connect. \nIn this session\, Professor Sandra Ortega-Martorell will share her experiences of collecting\, managing and governing data across large\, multidisciplinary partnerships. Drawing on lessons learned from coordinating complex datasets contributed by numerous organisations\, she will explore the practical realities of making data usable\, secure\, interoperable and FAIR while working across different sectors\, countries and data environments
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/lmju-open-data-fortnight-2026-managing-research-data-across-international-partnerships/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T153000
DTSTAMP:20261114T030927
CREATED:20261021T084825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T085453Z
UID:1706-1793701800-1793719800@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:STEP-UP In Person Training: Repository Selection — Finding the Right Long-Term Home for Your Research Data
DESCRIPTION:Every dataset needs a destination — you’ve got your data\, processed it\, completed your analysis and published the paper\, but what do you do with the data now? Storing it in a robust and reliable data repository supports reproducibility of your results and can help to meet funder or other requirements around retention. But with hundreds of repositories out there\, how do you pick the right one? Delivered by a Research Data Steward from UCL\, this practical\, workshop-style STEP-UP course takes researchers and research support professionals through the whole decision process: discovering candidate repositories with re3data.org\, comparing access policies and licensing\, checking sustainability and certifications like CoreTrustSeal\, learning from peer practice\, and making early contact with repository managers. You’ll leave with a completed comparison matrix and a clear\, documented rationale for your data management plan. Ideal for anyone starting to think about data archiving — the earlier\, the better!” \nCourse Overview\nThis course will guide researchers and research support professionals through the process of selecting an appropriate long-term repository for their research data\, ensuring longevity\, accessibility\, and compliance with funding and institutional requirements. \nThis course is designed to be delivered in a workshop format with a mix of instructor presentation and individual/group exercises. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nUnderstand the benefits of planning for data archiving\nIdentify and evaluate potential repositories using popular tools\nAssess repository policies\, sustainability\, and certifications\nMake informed decisions based on peer practices and community standards\nUnderstand the benefits of early contact with repository managers\n\nPrerequisites:\n\nBasic understanding of research data management principles\nFamiliarity with your own discipline’s data types and formats\n\nEstimated Time: We will be piloting this course with a relaxed 2hr + 2hr in-person format\, including lunch.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/step-up-in-person-training-repository-selection-finding-the-right-long-term-home-for-your-research-data/
LOCATION:Imperial College London\, South Kensington Campus\, Huxley Building\, 180 Queen's Gate\, South Kensington\, London\, SW7 2AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261109T170000
DTSTAMP:20261114T030927
CREATED:20261105T090231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T090231Z
UID:1709-1794227400-1794243600@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:STEP-UP In Person Training: Systems Thinking for RSE/dRTP
DESCRIPTION:Why does some (research) software not gain traction\, even when it’s technically excellent? Often\, the answer lies beyond the software itself. Factors such as users’ existing workflows\, available training\, incentives\, organisational culture\, and competing priorities can all influence whether a tool is adopted. The same is true for many other challenges: Why are good data management practices not consistently followed\, or why do researchers continue to rely on inefficient processes despite the availability of better alternatives? Looking beyond the technical aspects can reveal the broader factors shaping behaviour. \nThis interactive workshop introduces systems thinking through practical exercises\, real-world examples\, and group discussion. Together\, we’ll explore how people\, processes\, and technology interact\, and how small changes can help create better outcomes for projects\, teams\, and stakeholders. \nThroughout the workshop\, you’ll have the opportunity to map systems relevant to your own work and learn approaches for finding effective interventions that go beyond quick fixes. Whether you’re trying to improve software adoption\, strengthen collaboration\, or increase the impact of your work\, systems thinking can help you identify both the wider factors shaping projects outcomes and opportunities for meaningful change. \nSchedule\n\n12:30 – 13:30 Lunch\n13:30 – 15:00 Workshop part I: Introduction to systems thinking\n15:00 – 15:30 Coffee break\n15:30 – 17:00 Workshop part II: Hands-on activities\n\nAudience\nWe are tailoring the workshop to research technical professionals\, but anyone with an interest in systems thinking and understanding of research workflows and research culture is welcome to attend. No prior knowledge of systems thinking is required.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/step-up-in-person-training-systems-thinking-for-rse-drtp/
LOCATION:W3.08 – IoE Bedford way 20\, W3.08 - Institute of Education\, 20 Bedford way\, Bloomsbury\, London\, WC1H 0AL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T150000
DTSTAMP:20261114T030928
CREATED:20261104T090319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T090319Z
UID:1704-1794405600-1794409200@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:DCC's Digital Research Infrastructure Webinar Series: Getting to Know UK Data Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about UK Data Service from our guest speakers\, Sam Campbell\, Hina Zahid\, and Maureen Haaker\, who will give an overview of the UK Data Service\, including the data\, impact\, and support for the social sciences research community. \nREGISTER HERE \nThe UK Data Service is a key national data infrastructure funded by UKRI through the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). This webinar provides an overview of who we are and what we do\, exploring how we support the social science research community and beyond. \nThe session will introduce our extensive range of research-ready surveys\, longitudinal\, census\, qualitative and international data collections available for free for secondary analysis. \nIt will also showcase the range of guidance offered throughout the research lifecycle\, including a brief overview of our free data deposit service\, explaining how researchers can easily share their social sciences data collections responsibly. We will also highlight our newly launched Data Producer Support pages\, designed to support data producers\, enhance data-sharing practices\, and maximise the long-term impact of research outputs. \nParticipants will leave the session not only with a clear understanding of the UK Data Service\, but also equipped with key resources\, practical links\, and guidance to help navigate our data and services effectively.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/dccs-digital-research-infrastructure-webinar-series-getting-to-know-uk-data-service/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Knowledge Exchange,Project Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T160000
DTSTAMP:20261114T030928
CREATED:20261006T134031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T134558Z
UID:1655-1794909600-1794931200@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:DisCouRSE Focus Group: Defining "Green" Leadership in Digital Research
DESCRIPTION:Supported by the DisCouRSE network\, the focus group will explore the activities\, responsibilities\, and roles through which dRTPs can become sustainability leaders in their field. \nThe workshop will focus on: \n\nHow dRTPs can influence environmental sustainability decisions across digital research\nHow dRTPs can shape workflows and technical practices to reduce environmental impact\nHow sustainable practices can be embedded into digital research without requiring formal authority\nHow the activities and responsibilities of dRTPs can be better defined in relation to environmental sustainability leadership\n\nThe focus group will bring together perspectives from across research\, technical leadership\, education\, and sustainability to explore the opportunities and challenges involved in making environmental sustainability part of digital research practice. \nThe focus group will take place: \n\nWhere: Bayes Centre\, University of Edinburgh — Ground Floor Meeting Room\nWhen: Tuesday 17 November 2026\, 9.30 am (coffee) 10 am –4.00 pm\nFormat: In person only — there will be no hybrid or online attendance option\n\nPlaces are limited to 40 attendees. If demand exceeds capacity\, applicants will be selected to ensure a range of roles\, institutions\, and career stages are represented. \nData submitted through the registration form will be stored on UCL SharePoint and used only for the organisation of this event. The data will be removed at the end of the DisCouRSE project. \nRegister for the focus group.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/discourse-focus-group-defining-green-leadership-in-digital-research/
LOCATION:Bayes Centre\, University of Edinburgh\, 47 Potterrow\,\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261117T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261117T160000
DTSTAMP:20261114T030928
CREATED:20261029T162905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T162905Z
UID:1676-1794920400-1794931200@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UKeIG: CPD course on Research Data Management for information professionals
DESCRIPTION:The UK electronic information Group (UKeiG) is pleased to announce a half-day online CPD course ‘Research Data Management for information professionals – from researcher need to effective service’ – between 1 pm and 4 pm on Tuesday 17th November 2026. \nRegister here: https://my.cilip.org.uk/events-calendar/ukeig-research-data-management-for-information-professionals-from-researcher-need-to-effective-service/  \nOverview\nTo fulfill the role of supporting Research Data Management (RDM) librarians need to build an understanding of the policy context in which managing data has become important and gain a good grasp of researchers’ activities\, motives\, perceptions and feelings around their research and their data. This online course explains the need for research data services\, how to find out about users and their needs and then how to apply this knowledge to create a portfolio of research data services that they will want to use. \nWho should attend?\nInformation professionals and librarians with an interest in or responsibility for supporting research\, especially RDM\, or any professional wishing to keep their skills up to date in this important field. \nTopics covered include:\n\nWhat is research data and why can it be hard to manage?\nWhen and why did RDM become important from a policy perspective\nWhat is challenging about managing data?\nWhat is data management planning?\nHow do you gather user requirements for research data services?\nWhat should be in a research data policy?\nWhat research data services might be needed and who should deliver them?\nWhat research data services might be needed and who should deliver them?\nWhat should your training programme look like?\nWhat skills\, knowledge and attitudes are needed to work in supporting RDM?\n\nCourse Leader \nAndrew Cox is a senior lecturer at the School of Information\, Journalism and Communication\, University of Sheffield and led the RDMRose Project.  He was author of the book Exploring Research Data Management (2018). More recently he authored several sections of the Sage Research Methods: Data and Research Literacy. \nPricing\nThe course (including presentation slides and documentation) costs: \n\nUKeiG/CILIP members £50 + VAT\nNon-members £80 + VAT\nEmployer Partner staff £64 + VAT (Please contact your rep or email employerpartners@cilip.org.uk for the discount code)\n\nCredit and debit cards are the preferred method of payment. Invoices are available on request using the online ‘Bill Me’ option.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/ukeig-cpd-course-on-research-data-management-for-information-professionals/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Training Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T170000
DTSTAMP:20261114T030928
CREATED:20261006T134347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T134429Z
UID:1660-1795518000-1795539600@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:DisCouRSE Focus Group: The dRTP-PRISM Interface
DESCRIPTION:As research becomes more digital\, how are PRISMs and dRTPs learning to work together? Whether it’s AI\, large-scale data analysis\, research software\, digital collections\, advanced computing\, or new forms of digital methodology\, more projects than ever are drawing on the expertise of Digital Research Technical Professionals (dRTPs) and depend on close collaboration between those dRTPs and Professional Research Investment and Strategy Managers (PRISMs). \nAs these collaborations become more common\, many PRISMs and dRTPs are finding themselves navigating new ways of working together\, which bring challenges alongside exciting opportunities for research. E.g.: How early should technical teams be involved in a project? What’s the best way to scope work and manage expectations? How can projects plan realistically for costs\, timelines\, and technical input? And\, perhaps most fundamentally\, how do you even find the right person to talk to when every institution structures its digital research teams differently? \nThis focus group\, run as a satellite event to the 2026 PRISM Network Conference\, is an opportunity for PRISMs and dRTPs to come together and explore these questions openly. Through short talks\, discussion sessions\, and collaborative activities\, participants at every level of experience will share what’s worked\, what hasn’t\, including pain points and frictions that can arise when different priorities\, systems\, and working practices meet. \nA key aim of the day is to turn the collective experience of the group into a short\, practical guidance document for the PRISM community. This resource will help PRISMs better support digital research collaborations\, and contribute to a clearer\, shared understanding of the needs\, constraints\, and expertise that dRTPs bring to research projects. \nThis focus group is part of the Developing a Community of Leaders in Digital Research (DisCouRSE) project. Insights from the event will contribute to the project’s work to strengthen understanding\, leadership\, and collaboration across the digital research landscape. \nJoin us on the 24th of November to help shape this resource and connect with peers navigating the same challenges. \nTuesday 24 November\, 11am-5pm (doors open 10:30am)\nKing’s College London \nNote that this event is in-person only with no hybrid option. Register now.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/discourse-focus-group-the-drtp-prism-interface/
LOCATION:Kings College London\, King's Building KIN 427\, Strand Campus\, Kings College London\, London\, WC2R 2LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261124T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261124T170000
DTSTAMP:20261114T030928
CREATED:20261027T104720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T104720Z
UID:1674-1795518000-1795539600@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:DisCouRSE Event:  Focus group: The dRTP-PRISM Interface
DESCRIPTION:As research becomes more digital\, how are PRISMs and dRTPs learning to work together? Whether it’s AI\, large-scale data analysis\, research software\, digital collections\, advanced computing\, or new forms of digital methodology\, more projects than ever are drawing on the expertise of Digital Research Technical Professionals (dRTPs) and depend on close collaboration between those dRTPs and Professional Research Investment and Strategy Managers (PRISMs). \nAs these collaborations become more common\, many PRISMs and dRTPs are finding themselves navigating new ways of working together\, which bring challenges alongside exciting opportunities for research. E.g.: How early should technical teams be involved in a project? What’s the best way to scope work and manage expectations? How can projects plan realistically for costs\, timelines\, and technical input? And\, perhaps most fundamentally\, how do you even find the right person to talk to when every institution structures its digital research teams differently? \nThis focus group\, run as a satellite event to the 2026 PRISM Network Conference\, is an opportunity for PRISMs and dRTPs to come together and explore these questions openly. Through short talks\, discussion sessions\, and collaborative activities\, participants at every level of experience will share what’s worked\, what hasn’t\, including pain points and frictions that can arise when different priorities\, systems\, and working practices meet. \nA key aim of the day is to turn the collective experience of the group into a short\, practical guidance document for the PRISM community. This resource will help PRISMs better support digital research collaborations\, and contribute to a clearer\, shared understanding of the needs\, constraints\, and expertise that dRTPs bring to research projects. \nThis focus group is part of the Developing a Community of Leaders in Digital Research (DisCouRSE) project. Insights from the event will contribute to the project’s work to strengthen understanding\, leadership\, and collaboration across the digital research landscape.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/discourse-event-focus-group-the-drtp-prism-interface/
LOCATION:Kings College London\, King's Building KIN 427\, Strand Campus\, Kings College London\, London\, WC2R 2LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T163000
DTSTAMP:20261114T030928
CREATED:20261105T090943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261113T151959Z
UID:1712-1795534200-1795537800@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:STEP-UP / Research Software London Community Connect
DESCRIPTION:The STEP-UP / Research Software London community informal in person monthly community connect for digital Research Technical Professionals. If you’re based in or near Central London\, come along\, grab yourself a beverage of choice and come and chat with fellow technical professionals and researchers. Organised by our STEP-UP Community Manager\, Lucy Wheeler\, these sessions provide a great opportunity to share technical knowledge and experiences\, find out what’s going on in the community or simply just stop by for a chat with other members of the community. \nThis event will be held at The University of Westminster\, external visitors will need to register. If you are already based at the University of Westminster you’re welcome to just turn up but you can also sign up to let us know you’re coming\, tell us if you’re new to the community and we can also let you know of any last minute change of plans!
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/this-page-provides-details-of-our-step-up-project-events-in-addition-to-our-events-listed-below-step-up-is-also-running-regular-online-bytesized-drtp-sessions-see-the-bytesized-drtp-page-for-furth/
LOCATION:University of Westminster\, Room 1.111 Copeland Building\, 115 New Cavendish Street\, University of Westminster - Cavendish Campus\, London\, W1W 6UW
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270213
DTSTAMP:20261114T030928
CREATED:20260507T104437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T134500Z
UID:1447-1802131200-1802476799@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:International Digital Curation Conference: IDCC27
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC) is an established annual event with a unique place in the digital curation community\, reaching out to individuals\, organisations and institutions across all disciplines and domains involved in curating data and providing an opportunity to get together with like-minded data practitioners to discuss policy and practice. \nThe 21st edition of the International Digital Curation Conference(IDCC27) will take place in Lisbon\, Portugal from 9 – 12 February 2027. The main theme of the conference is ”FAIR DO’s: Centring People in the Stewardship and Curation of Digital Objects.” The FAIR principles emphasise machine actionability\, but the increasing integration of artificial intelligence systems into data infrastructure carries the risk of marginalising people in the planning\, management\, and practice of digital curation. The theme of this year’s conference acknowledges the crucial role of people in making digital objects FAIR. \nSubmissions are now open for papers\, lightning talks\, posters\, demos and workshops. Full information is available on the conference website! \nWho should attend?\nAll those involved in the curation and stewardship of data and related roles. \nAbout DCC\nThe International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC) is an established annual event with a unique place in the digital curation community\, reaching out to individuals\, organisations and institutions across all disciplines and domains involved in curating data and providing an opportunity to get together with like-minded data practitioners to discuss policy and practice.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/international-digital-curation-conference-idcc27/
LOCATION:Lisbon\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Knowledge Exchange,Project Partner Events
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