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SUMMARY:ELIXIR-UK FAIR Contentathon #1
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 first Contentathon is a scoping session. Drop-in. Help us define what each playbook needs to contain and what FAIR resources you use already in the life sciences. \nThere will also be two other Contentathons: \n\n28th May – Contentathon #2 Playbook 1 content creation – How to approach FAIRification. Hands-on\, structured in sections so you can join the bits relevant to you.\n1st July – Contentathon #3 Playbook 2 content creation – How to communicate and advocate FAIR. Same format as 28 May.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/elixir-uk-fair-contentathon-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Project Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260513T093203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T093203Z
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SUMMARY:UKDS: Introduction to effective and practical research data management
DESCRIPTION:Research data management encompasses all stages of handling data created during a research project\, either primary or secondary. It is not only about adhering to principles but also about enhancing the efficiency\, impact\, and integrity of research. \nEffective data management ensures that data are Findable\, Accessible\, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR principles). The foundation of sensible data management lies in understanding and applying best practices across the data lifecycle from planning to sharing\, while adhering to ethical standards and legal requirements. \nDuring this free 90-minute online workshop\, we will explore the key components of effective research data management\, including data management planning\, organising\, and documenting data\, ensuring data quality\, storing and backing up data\, as well as strategies for data preservation and sharing. The workshop will also cover practical tools and techniques for data management\, such as metadata standards for documenting data\, data quality semi-automated freeware\, and best practices for data sharing and archiving. \nThe workshop will conclude with a dedicated Q&A session. \nPresenter: Dr. Hina Zahid. Hina has a PhD in Health Psychology from the University of Essex. She currently works as a Senior Research Data Services Officer at the UK Data Archive\, University of Essex. She provides guidance and training on ethical and legal issues related to data management and data sharing in order to promote good data practices in research and to optimise data sharing opportunities. \nLevel: Introductory \nExperience/knowledge required: Basic understanding of research methods is recommended but not required. \nTarget audience: Academic and non-academic data professionals such as researchers\, academic and professional services staff\, data managers\, data stewards and others keen on advancing their research practices through effective data management. \nThis event will be livestreamed on our UK Data Service YouTube channel but the chat will be disabled. By registering and attending the Zoom event you will be able to ask questions and interact. \nRecordings of UK Data Service events are made available on our YouTube channel and\, together with the slides\, on our past events pages soon after the event has taken place. \nThis event is part of our UK Data Service introductory training series: Spring 2026.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/ukds-introduction-to-effective-and-practical-research-data-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260522T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260522T143000
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260427T100808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T084237Z
UID:1436-1779454800-1779460200@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:CaSDaR’s Data Steward Stories: Dr Jeanne Wilbrandt
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nIn this session\, Jeanne will describe her journey and how her research experience informed her development as a Data Steward. This session will have a 30 minute presentation from Jeanne\, followed by an opportunity for audience members to ask questions. \nAudience\nThe audience for these will be 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 \nJeanne just moved to Vienna\, Austria to join the team of Data Stewards at the University of Vienna\, now focused thematically on Urban Studies. Previously and since 2020\, she was a Data Steward in the Core Facility for Life Science Computing at the Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena\, Germany. In this role she offers trainings and consultations\, is actively involved in European RDM communities\, and promotes good practices in research data stewardship through sharing her expertise. Prior to this role\, Jeanne worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the FLI\, with a research focus on Computational Bioinformatics. In addition to being embedded as a Data Steward in a research institution\, Jeanne contributes to national and international networks that support the development of Data Stewards\, such as the ELIXIR-RDM Community and Fellowship of the Data\, as well as regularly contributing to outputs supporting others’ development in Research Data Management. Jeanne’s educational background is in Biology; she obtained her MSc in Organismic\, Evolutionary science and Paleo-Biology from the University of Bonn in 2012\, before her PhD at the Zoological Research Museum Koenig in Bonn.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/casdars-data-steward-stories-dr-jeanne-wilbrandt/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CaSDaR Events,Data Steward Stories
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260518T144626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T144645Z
UID:1481-1779886800-1779890400@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:EOSC EDEN project: Seminar on Digital Preservation
DESCRIPTION:The EOSC EDEN project\, an EU-funded initiative\, is continuing its webinar series to share key results and insights from its work on advancing digital preservation strategies across Europe. At the heart of EOSC EDEN lies the ambition to develop a framework for identifying research data that should be prioritised for long-term digital preservation at both European and national levels. \nIn this fourth seminar\, we will present the findings from the survey run by EOSC EDEN between May and July 2025. The survey investigated current practices in digital preservation\, and the guidance documents that inform these practices. Survey questions interrogated long-term preservation across different domains and organisation types\, and identified issues that potentially affect how preservation and the findability\, accessibility\, interoperability\, and reusability of digital data objects may change over time. \nA detailed report on the survey and its findings has been published in the EOSC EDEN Zenodo Community. \nIf you are interested in digital preservation and want to learn more about EOSC EDEN’s latest work\, we warmly invite you to join us: \nThis event is aimed at: Digital preservation practitioners\, managers and trainers; digital archivists; data curators; and researchers working on data curation and preservation.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/eosc-eden-project-seminar-on-digital-preservation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Knowledge Exchange
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260513T095337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T095337Z
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SUMMARY:ELIXIR-UK FAIR Contentathon #2
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 second Contentathon is a full day event\,  on how to approach FAIRification. Hands-on\, structured in sections so you can join the bits relevant to you. \nThere will also be one further Contentathon: \n\n1st July – Contentathon #3 Playbook 2 content creation – How to communicate and advocate FAIR. Same format as 28 May.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/elixir-uk-fair-contentathon-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Project Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260601T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260601T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260526T100212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T100350Z
UID:1497-1780309800-1780317000@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:STEP-UP Training: Structuring Research Materials: Folder structures\, file naming\, and version control
DESCRIPTION:This online training on Structuring Research Materials is open to everyone! \nOverview\nDo you know where all your files are? Are you confident you’re working on the latest version? If the answer is “probably…” then this session is for you. \nThis free\, beginner-friendly online training will walk you through practical strategies for organising your research materials\, from folder structures and file naming conventions to version control. \nWhether you’re just starting out or looking to build on existing habits\, you’ll leave with clear\, actionable approaches you can put into practice straight away. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of the session\, you’ll be able to: \n\nStructure your research files using a logical\, consistent folder hierarchy\nName files in a way that makes them findable\, orderable\, and unambiguous\nManage versions effectively – and know when tools like Git might help\n\nThis session was designed as part of the STEP-UP project\, which supports digital research technical professionals through training\, mentoring and career support. However\, we welcome anyone who works with research files to join. \nExperience Required\nThere is no prior experience needed. Some instructions on how to download the course materials will be sent out closer to the time. \nAdditional Training\nIf you find this training session looks useful\, have you looked at their session on Tabular Data Collection on 8th June? \nDetais\nThis training will be run online via Zoom (link to be emailed to attendees) \n\n\n\nAdd to Calendar
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/step-up-training-structuring-research-materials/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260604T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T163000
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260518T141514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T144747Z
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SUMMARY:University of Manchester dRTP workshop 2: support for data stewards and recognition for all RTPs
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nConnecting digital research technical professionals (dRTP) at The University of Manchester. Discuss data stewardship\, support & recognition. This workshop is supported by the Office for Open Research\, The University of Manchester and N8 CIR.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurpose: A workshop to continue connecting digital research technical professionals (dRTP) at the University and beyond\, and get into detail about the next steps of data stewardship across all faculties\, and how to further recognise and support a variety of digital RTP colleagues as research producers. \nAudience: dRTPs\, academics who work with dRTPs and have data stewardship requirements currently under-met\, library and information professionals \nIf you’re a dRTP at the University of Manchester\,at other universities in Greater Manchester\, north of England and across the N8 universities\, please join us! If you work outside this region\, you are welcome too. \n(You do not have to have a dRTP job title\, but your role should mainly be one or more of the following tasks: \n\nsoftware engineering\ndata management/stewardship\ncomputational infrastructure\nbioinformatics\ndata science/analytics\ndata archivist\ndata librarian\n\n) \n\nFor any questions\, please contact Phil Reed. phil.reed@manchester.ac.uk \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/university-of-manchester-drtp-workshop-2-support-for-data-stewards-and-recognition-for-all-rtps/
LOCATION:Nancy Rothwell Building\, The University of Manchester\, Nancy Rothwell Building\, The University of Manchester\, Manchester\, M13 9PL‎\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Knowledge Exchange,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260608T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260608T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260526T100929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T100929Z
UID:1506-1780914600-1780921800@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:STEP-UP Training: Tabular Data Collection
DESCRIPTION:This online training on Tabular Data Collection is open to everyone! \nOverview\nIs your data as clean as you think it is? Inconsistent formats\, ambiguous entries\, and poorly documented variables can cause real headaches come analysis time – but many of these problems are avoidable with a bit of planning upfront. \nThis free\, beginner-friendly online training introduces practical approaches to collecting and documenting tabular data well. \nWhether you’re setting up a new dataset or trying to make sense of an existing one\, you’ll come away with tools and habits that will save you time down the line. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of the session\, you’ll be able to: \n\nIdentify common variable types and understand how data is stored and interpreted\nSpot inconsistencies in datasets that could affect your analysis\nApply strategies to prevent messy data at the point of collection\nWrite clear data collection guidelines for yourself and your collaborators\nCreate a data dictionary to document your dataset\n\nExperience Required\nThere is no prior experience needed. Some instructions on how to download the course materials will be sent out closer to the time. \nAdditional Training\nIf you find this training session looks useful\, have you looked at our session on Structuring Research Materials on 1st June? \n\nTraining Details\nThis session was designed as part of the STEP-UP project\, which supports digital research technical professionals through training\, mentoring and career support. However\, we welcome anyone who works with research files to join. \nThis training will be run online via Zoom (link to be emailed to attendees) \n\n\n\nAdd to Calendar \n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/step-up-training-tabular-data-collection/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260608T085338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T085338Z
UID:1554-1781089200-1781092800@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Jisc Digital Research Community June Meetup: The people who make Digital Research Infrastructure work
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nDigital Research Technical Professionals (dRTPs) are a crucial part of the computational research community\, and a corner stone of Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI). This session will talk about what dRTPs are\, where they come from\, and what they do\, and then present some UKRI-funded DRI projects which provide events and funding for dRTPs and people who are interested in engaging with this space. Come prepared to ask questions and join in discussions! \nIn this meet-up\, we’ll hear from Dr Marion Weinzierl\, Principal Research Software Engineer at the Institute of Computing for Climate Science at the University of Cambridge\, in her role in the Computational Abilities Knowledge Exchange (CAKE) project https://www.cake.ac.uk/.  There will also be representatives from several dRTP related projects. \nMeeting Details\nFor the best experience of our meet-ups and to receive invites for digital research community meet ups direct to your calendar please join our digital research community Teams site | Request to join the Teams site \nJoining the meeting directly (with access to Q&A but not chat):\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/meet/359900171260233?p=n8J0BTFMVdpRUHWhnK \n\nMeeting ID: 359 900 171 260 233 \n\n\nPasscode: Dp7Ey7QQ
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/jisc-digital-research-community-june-meetup-the-people-who-make-digital-research-infrastructure-work/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Knowledge Exchange
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260513T093743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T094404Z
UID:1493-1781481600-1781654399@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UK–Ireland Digital Humanities Association’s 2026 Annual Event
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nWe are very pleased to let you know that in-person registration is now open for the UK–Ireland Digital Humanities Association’s 2026 Annual Event to all delegates. The event will take place on 15–16 June at the University of Southampton. Online participation is also available. \nThis year’s theme is Sustainability\, understood in a broad and inclusive way. The event will explore how we sustain digital infrastructures\, projects\, and research communities\, as well as the roles of digital preservation\, ethical computing\, climate justice\, and community‑led practice in shaping the future of digital humanities and digital cultural heritage. \nRegistration Information\nRegistration Link: https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2026-annual-event/ \nDeadlines: \n\nThe deadline for in-person registration is 25 May.\nThe deadline for online registration is 8 June. \n\nRegistration fees:\n• £35 for standard in‑person attendance\n• £20 for students and unwaged participants\n• Free registration for online attendance \nWe hope the event will provide a thoughtful and supportive space to share ideas\, build connections\, and reflect together on the long‑term sustainability of our work across the field.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/uk-ireland-digital-humanities-associations-2026-annual-event/
LOCATION:Avenue Campus\, University of Southampton\, Highfield Road\, Southampton\, SO17 1BF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Knowledge Exchange
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260616T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260616T133000
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260513T091544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T091544Z
UID:1451-1781611200-1781616600@casdar.ac.uk
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
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260507T103334Z
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:20260619T110841
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260608T102919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T102919Z
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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:20260619T110841
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260706T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260706T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260604T164644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T165059Z
UID:1541-1783341000-1783351800@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training #1- Principles of Research data management
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us for the first session in the CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training series\, designed specifically for data stewards looking to strengthen their research data management practice. \nThis hands-on training will equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to manage research data effectively\, consistently\, and in line with best practices across disciplines. \nWhether you are new to data stewardship or looking to consolidate your existing skills\, this session provides a solid grounding in the core principles that underpin good RDM. \nThis Training Session will be run by Digital Curation Centre (DCC). \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to:\nApply best practices for organising\, documenting\, and preserving research data across a range of disciplines\nDesign robust file naming conventions and folder structures that support long-term accessibility and consistency\nNavigate common data types and formats\, and make informed choices based on their strengths and limitations\nCreate comprehensive data documentation\, including README files and codebooks\, for complex datasets\n\nAgenda\n\n12:30: Best practices for organizing\, documenting\, and preserving research data across various disciplines. Participants will learn how to apply these practices to their specific research context.\n13:30: File Naming Conventions and Folder Structures: Establishing robust and consistent organizational systems for long-term data management and accessibility. Common Data Types and Formats: Understanding strengths and limitations of various data formats\n14:30: Comprehensive Data Documentation: README files\, codebooks\, and documentation strategies for complex datasets.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/casdar-data-stewardship-training-1-principles-of-research-data-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CaSDaR Events,Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260713T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260713T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260604T164947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T165800Z
UID:1544-1783945800-1783956600@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training #2 - Data ethics and data protection
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the second session in the CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training series\, where we turn our focus to one of the most critical and complex areas of research data management: ethics\, data protection\, and the handling of sensitive data. \nAs data stewards\, navigating the legal\, ethical\, and institutional frameworks surrounding research data is an essential part of the role. This session will provide you with the knowledge and practical grounding to handle sensitive data responsibly\, ensure compliance with data protection regulations\, and uphold the rights and dignity of research participants. \nThis training session will be run by Digital Curation Centre (DCC). \nWhat You’ll Learn\nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n\nIdentify and apply ethical principles when sharing research data\, including managing informed consent\nRecognise categories of sensitive data and apply appropriate handling procedures\nAlign your data stewardship practice with relevant data protection legislation and institutional requirements\n\nAgenda\n\n12:30: Ethical Principles in Data Sharing: Navigating the ethical considerations surrounding data sharing and ensuring informed consent\n13:30: Sensitive data handling\n14:30: Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs): Conducting DPIAs to identify and mitigate potential privacy risks.\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/casdar-data-stewardship-training-2-data-ethics-and-data-protection/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CaSDaR Events,Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260720T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260720T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260604T170053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T170053Z
UID:1548-1784550600-1784561400@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training #3 - FAIR Data
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the third session in the CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training series\, dedicated to the FAIR principles. FAIR (Findable\, Accessible\, Interoperable\, and Reusable) has become the cornerstone of open science and responsible data stewardship. This session will take you from the foundational concepts behind FAIR all the way through to practical implementation\, giving you the tools and strategies to make research data and other research objects genuinely FAIR in your day-to-day work. \nThis training session will be run by Digital Curation Centre (DCC). \nWhat You’ll Learn\nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n\nExplain the FAIR data principles and articulate their importance for research and open science\nApply practical FAIRification approaches to datasets and other research objects\nDevelop and evaluate metadata strategies that improve the discoverability and reusability of research outputs\n\nAgenda:\n\n12:30: Introduction to FAIR data and CARE principles\n13:30: Assessing FAIRness of research data objects with F-UJI\n14:30: Quality Assurance and FAIR Principles: Assessing and improving metadata quality for discoverability and reusability
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/casdar-data-stewardship-training-3-fair-data/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CaSDaR Events,Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260727T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260727T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260602T101853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T165715Z
UID:1538-1785150000-1785166200@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training #4 - Mastering Metadata
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAs research becomes increasingly data-driven\, the quality and consistency of metadata play a critical role in ensuring research outputs remain discoverable\, reusable\, interoperable\, and sustainable over time. Yet many research teams and support professionals face ongoing challenges with inconsistent formats\, duplicated values\, incomplete documentation\, and fragmented workflows that limit the impact and reuse potential of valuable datasets. \nThis hands-on workshop responds to the growing need for practical metadata stewardship skills across the research landscape. Designed for Data Stewards and professionals supporting research data management\, the session introduces approaches to efficiently clean\, standardise\, enrich\, and transform metadata using tools such as OpenRefine. \nParticipants will explore how metadata practices support FAIR principles\, data sharing\, repository ingest\, and cross-disciplinary reuse. Through practical exercises and collaborative discussion\, attendees will gain experience addressing real-world metadata challenges commonly encountered in research environments. \nTopics Covered\n\nIdentifying and resolving issues in messy or inconsistent metadata using OpenRefine\, including:\nInconsistent naming conventions and date formats\nClustering and merging equivalent values.\nComplex data transformations\nBatch editing\nEnhancing metadata quality and interoperability through:\nControlled vocabularies and reconciliation services\nPersistent identifiers (e.g.\, ORCID\, DOI)\nFAIR-aligned metadata practices\nCrosswalking between metadata standards through intellectual mapping and semi-automated workflow creation.\nTesting batch metadata ingest to repositories.\n\nKey Activities\n\nHands-On Session 1: Metadata Cleaning and Transformation with OpenRefine\n\n\nHands-On Session 2: Metadata Standards\, Reconciliation\, and Interoperability\n\n\nCollaborative Challenge: Applying skills to a new dataset\n\n\nGroup Discussion & Reflection\n\nPre-Workshop Requirements\nIn advance of the workshop\, please: \n\nCreate a GitHub account and email your username to digitalpreservation@soton.ac.uk so we can share the learning materials with you.\nDownload OpenRefine and test that it is running on your machine.\n\nAbout Digital Preservation Southampton\nDPS is an enterprise unit based in Digital Humanities at the University of Southampton. We offer consultancy\, training\, and data recovery services to organisations across sectors. To learn more about our regular series of workshops in digital preservation skills\, visit our website. \nNB: Links to join this session online will be sent out shortly before the training. Please note that this training has a capacity of 20 people\, so if you sign up and are unable to attend please do cancel to allow someone else to take your place.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/casdar-data-stewardship-training-4-mastering-metadata/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CaSDaR Events,Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260803T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260803T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260604T170324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T170324Z
UID:1551-1785760200-1785771000@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training #5 - Data Selection and Preservation
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the fifth session in the CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training series\, where we turn our attention to two deeply interconnected pillars of responsible data stewardship: data selection and long-term preservation. \nIn an era of ever-growing data volumes\, knowing what to keep\, how to keep it\, and for how long is one of the most consequential decisions a data steward can make. Poor selection and preservation practices put research outputs at risk of being lost\, inaccessible\, or unusable over time — undermining both the scientific record and the investment made in collecting the data in the first place. \nThis session will equip you with the frameworks\, tools\, and practical judgment needed to make sound decisions about data selection and to implement robust preservation strategies that stand the test of time. \nThis training session will be run by Digital Curation Centre (DCC). \nWhat You’ll Learn\nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n\nApply structured criteria for selecting which data and research objects should be retained\, archived\, or disposed of\nUnderstand the key principles and standards underpinning long-term digital preservation\nAssess the risks to data longevity and put mitigation strategies in place
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/casdar-data-stewardship-training-5-data-selection-and-preservation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CaSDaR Events,Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
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;TZID=UTC:20261117T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260618T120559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T123941Z
UID:1572-1794909600-1795014000@casdar.ac.uk
SUMMARY:CaSDaR's Hybrid Data Steward Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis hybrid conference organised by Careers and Skills for Data-driven Research (CaSDaR) brings together the growing data stewardship community to share progress\, showcase impact\, and shape the next phase of activity. This event is fully hybrid\, so all sessions will be available online and in-person at The Midland Hotel\, Manchester \nAs the volume and complexity of research data continues to increase\, the need for skilled Data Stewards remains critical. Over the past year\, CaSDaR has been working to strengthen recognition of the role\, support professional development\, and build a connected UK-wide community. This residential conference provides an opportunity to reflect on progress and contribute to what comes next. \nDay one will focus on data stewardship in practice whereas Day two will highlight CaSDaR’s activities to date and allow delegates to have an impact in CaSDaR’s future plans and deliverables through engaging in parallel breakout sessions. There will of course also be the opportunity to meet Cassie and grab some of her swag! \nWho should attend and why?\nThis conference is suitable for people who are interested in Data Stewardship\, practitioners such as librarians\, archivists\, technicians\, researchers who are interested in moving into the role\, and decision makers who are interested in how they can support the development of Data Stewardship at their organisation. Attendance at CaSDaR’s conference will promote: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNetworking – this is crucial in Data Stewardship roles where often the responsibilities are dispersed across roles or concentrated in one individual without a clear remit;\nKnowledge exchange – day one of the conference is highlighting disciplinary and organisational expamples of best practice in Data Stewardship; attendance will allow individuals to discuss these examples in more detail and make connections to support personal and organisational development;\nShare the results of any work – we are accepting applications to present your work as either a lightning talk or a poster;\nUnderstanding the funding landscape – in November 2025\, CaSDAR released its first round of funding. Throughout this conference\, we will share information about this process as well as invite talks from successful applicants in preparation for the release of the second round of CaSDaR’s funding; and\nInforming the future directions of CaSDaR – day two of the conference will involve five parallel hybrid breakout session to inform the future direction of CaSDaR in the areas of its key deliverables. Engaging in these will allow individuals to influence the outcomes of these sessions and shape the future of CaSDaR.\n\nLightning talks and poster presentations\nWe are keen to showcase the ongoing work of people involved in Data Stewardship so we would like to encourage people to apply to give a lightning talk or a poster on day one of the conference (17th November 2026). Fill in this form to apply to present a lightning talk and fill in this form to apply to present a poster. The deadline to register to present a lightning talk or a poster is the 19th October 2026 with final decisions released on the 23rd October 2026. \nBursaries\nIf you would be interested in applying for bursaries to cover the costs of travel and accommodation\, then please fill out this form. Our bursaries were undersubscribed last year and we are really keen to support attendance of practitioners\, such as librarians\, archivists\, data managers\, and technical staff. We will handle all of the administration of booking – all you need to let us know are your requirements. The deadline for applications is the 26th October 2026. \nFull Agenda\nDay One: 17th November 2026\, The Midland Hotel and online \n\n10:30 – 11:00 Coffee & registration\n11:00 – 11:10 Housekeeping & introduction to CaSDaR\n11:10 – 11.55 Keynote – Mijke Jetten (Health RI)\n11.55-12.15 Part 1: Changes in Data Stewardship across organisations and disciplines (Slava Tykhonov (CoData))\n12:15 – 12:35 Poster presentations\n12:35 – 13:35 Lunch\, networking & posters\n13:35 – 14.55 Part 2: Changes in Data Stewardship across organisations and disciplines (Ramiro Bravo (University of Manchester)\, Rob Cubey (RBG Edinburgh)\, Ilkay Holt and Revekka Kelefea (Risk Management Toolkit for Open GLAMs))\n14.55 – 15:15 Coffee break\, networking & posters\n15:15 – 15:35 Managing the future: transitioning an association to a company\n15:35 – 16:35 Lightning talks\n16:35 – 16.50 Wrap up\n16.50-17.30 Check-in for overnight stays\n17:30 – 20:30 Drinks Reception & Dinner\n\nDay Two: 18th November 2026\, The Midland Hotel and online \n\n09:00 – 09:30: Coffee + pastries\n09:30 – 09:40 Welcome back & housekeeping\n09:40 – 10:00 Analysis of the first funding call\n10:00 – 11:00 Presentations from the 70K projects (Duygu Dikigli (UCL)\, Linus Chirchir (Research Data Scotland)\, Noam Tal-Perry and Clair Castle (University of Cambridge)\, Deena Mobbs (UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology))\n11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break\, networking & posters\n11:30 – 12:00 Panel from the 5K projects: Representatives from Queen’s University Belfast\, University of Warwick\, University of York\, University of Salford\, University of Cambridge\n12:00 – 12:15 Introducing breakout sessions\n12:15 – 13:15 Lunch\, networking & posters\n13:15 – 14.45 Parallel breakout sessions to inform the future of CaSDaR\n14.45 – 15.00 Closing Remarks\n\nTravel to the Venue\nThe Midland Hotel is located on Peter Street in Central Manchester\, approximately half a mile from Manchester Piccadilly train station\, postcode M60 2DS  and What3Words ///obey.froth.forest \nThere is a free metrosuttle that links up major attractions in the city centre; for more information see here. \nThe hotel has an accessible entrance with ramps to the left and right of the entrance respectively. \nFor those arriving by car\, parking arrangements can be found here. \nAbout CaSDaR\nThe Careers and Skills for Data driven Research (CaSDaR) initiative is a 4-year UKRI funded project which aims to to define the role of Data Stewards within the UK research landscape and advocate for their recognition and representation across organisations. \nWe plan to complete these goals by connecting existing networks that support and elevate Data Stewardship in the UK\, coordinate with international networks to ensure that activities for Data Stewards in the UK remains in line with global progress in this area\, and to provide funding for case studies that demonstrate the crucial role that Data Stewards play in the continued development of the UK research ecosystem. \nIf you would like to hear more then please check our website\, join the CaSDaR mailing list to keep up to date\, follow us on LinkedIn\, and email casdar@soton.ac.uk for more details. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/casdars-hybrid-data-steward-conference-2026/
LOCATION:The Midland Hotel\, 16 Peter Street\, Manchester\, M60 2DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CaSDaR Events,Conferences,Knowledge Exchange
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270213
DTSTAMP:20260619T110841
CREATED:20260507T104437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T104437Z
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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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