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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260803T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260803T153000
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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:20261101T202835
CREATED:20260518T143501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T144715Z
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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:20261101T202835
CREATED:20260601T110657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T110747Z
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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:20261101T202835
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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:20261101T202835
CREATED:20261006T113839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T134645Z
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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:20261026T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T141500
DTSTAMP:20261101T202835
CREATED:20260929T154433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T134635Z
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SUMMARY:CaSDaR's Data Steward Stories: Stewarding data as a team
DESCRIPTION:The Research Data team at the University of Southampton describe how their roles complement each other \n\n\n\nEffective research data stewardship is essential for any research-performing organisation\, yet expecting a single individual to carry responsibility for every aspect of data stewardship is neither realistic nor sustainable. Successful data stewardship depends on collaboration\, bringing together a range of expertise\, perspectives\, and skills. In this 75-minute edition of the Data Steward Stories webinar series\, we will shine a spotlight on a team who supports research data stewardship within a large institution through collaborative working. \nThe Research Data Management team at the Hartley Library\, University of Southampton\, supports researchers throughout the data lifecycle\, from planning data collection and enabling data reuse to advising on storage\, curation\, and long-term preservation. The team also delivers training and helps shape institutional policy. Each member brings a distinct set of responsibilities and expertise from varied disciplinary and professional backgrounds\, creating a high-quality service for students and staff. \nThe team\, covering roles from Head of Research Data Management and IP\, to Research Librarian\, to Principal Library Assistant\, will describe how their activities compliment each other to support the researchers at the university. \nMore about our speakers: \n\nIsobel Stark is Head of Research Data & Intellectual Property at the University of Southampton Library\, where she leads services supporting research data management\, copyright\, intellectual property\, theses\, and wider researcher engagement activities. She has worked in academic libraries throughout her career\, with previous roles at Manchester Metropolitan University\, The Open University\, the University of Bath\, and UKOLN. At Southampton since 2005\, she has played a key role in developing research data support and open research practices. Isobel is also a co-investigator on the Careers and Skills for Data-driven Research (CaSDaR) Network+\, helping to advance the recognition and professional development of data stewards across the UK.\nLorrayne Smith has worked in information management throughout her career. She started as a Media Librarian at The Guardian and ITN\, where she catalogued and archived news footage and print materials. She later joined the University of Southampton to work on digital asset management for MOOCs before moving into the Library’s cataloguing team. Now an Engagement Librarian specialising in research data and bibliometrics\, she enjoys helping researchers understand their responsibilities and ensuring their research outputs and data are discoverable\, accessible\, and effectively described for future use. She is particularly interested in improving discoverability and supporting good research practice.\nDr Anna Korzeniowska is an Engagement Librarian at the University of Southampton\, where she works as part of Research Data and Open Research & Publication Practice teams. Anna’s route into working with data has not been linear. Her past jobs include\, amongst others\, teaching\, dog training\, pet behaviour counselling\, and project management. Anna holds a PhD in Comparative Psychology from the University of Sussex\, where she studied multimodal perception in domestic dogs. Since obtaining her PhD\, Anna has worked as Open Research coordinator at the University of Surrey\, Research Culture Project Manager at the University of Southampton and Research Culture Manager at eLife\, a life sciences journal. She also volunteers as project coordinator and committee member for open science and data management for ManyDogs\, a multi lab collaboration researching domestic dog behaviour and cognition.\nJoseph Hand has a background in Zoology and is a Principal Library Assistant within the Research Data & Intellectual Property team at the University of Southampton Library. He contributes to research data management services and supports workflows relating to research outputs.\n\nTune in to found out more about their roles and how their backgrounds support their work as data stewards.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/casdars-data-steward-stories-stewarding-data-as-a-team/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CaSDaR Events,Data Steward Stories
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T120000
DTSTAMP:20261101T202835
CREATED:20261006T135528Z
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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:20261101T202835
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:20261106T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T140000
DTSTAMP:20261101T202835
CREATED:20261006T140129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T140129Z
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SUMMARY:LMJU: Open Data Fortnight 2026 - Storytelling\, Ethnography and Creative Approaches to Research Data
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. \nSpeaker: Irina Stadniciuc Doctoral Prison Researcher & Editor in Chief Ethnography is Dead. In this session\, we will hear about Irina’s PhD research\, which consists in-depth interviews with former prisoners about their experiences in Romanian prisons. Using narrative methods\, Irina created individual stories focusing on each participant’s experience\, as well as one composite story capturing shared experiences. We will also hear more about Irina’s editor in chief role\, running the Ethnography Club at LJMU and more on the recently launched zine ‘Ethnography Is Dead’ https://openjournals.ljmu.ac.uk/EiD/index\, . This session will introduce participants to a different format through which they can publish their work.
URL:https://casdar.ac.uk/event/lmju-open-data-fortnight-2026-storytelling-ethnography-and-creative-approaches-to-research-data/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T160000
DTSTAMP:20261101T202835
CREATED:20261006T134031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T134558Z
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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=Europe/London:20261117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T150000
DTSTAMP:20261101T202835
CREATED:20260618T120559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T134517Z
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SUMMARY:CaSDaR's Hybrid Data Steward Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration\nSIGN UP HERE \nOverview\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 – 13:00 Poster presentations & Poster Session\n13:00 – 14:00 Lunch\, networking & posters\n14:00 – 15:20 Part 2: Changes in Data Stewardship across organisations and disciplines\n\n(Ramiro Bravo (University of Manchester)\nRob Cubey (RBG Edinburgh)\nIlkay Holt and Revekka Kelefea (Risk Management Toolkit for Open GLAMs)\nBen Thomas (HRUK)\n\n\n15:20 – 15:40 Coffee break\, networking & posters\n15:40 – 16:00 Managing the future: transitioning an association to a company\n16:00 – 17:00 Lightning talks\n17:00 – 17.15 Wrap up\n17:15 – 17.45 Check-in for overnight stays\n17:45 – 20:45 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\n\nDuygu Dikigli (UCL)\nLinus Chirchir (Research Data Scotland)\nNoam Tal-Perry\nClair Castle (University of Cambridge)\nDeena Mobbs (UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology)\n\n\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 – 12:10 Introducing breakout sessions\n12:10 – 13:00 Lunch\, networking & posters\n13:00 – 14.30 Parallel breakout sessions to inform the future of CaSDaR\n14.30 – 14:35 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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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T170000
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261124T170000
DTSTAMP:20261101T202836
CREATED:20261027T104720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T104720Z
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270213
DTSTAMP:20261101T202836
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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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