CaSDaR

CaSDaR's Data Steward Stories: Dr James Steele
2025-12-10 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online
Overview

In this Data Stewards Stories session, Dr James Steele will provide an overview of his career in supporting data stewardship from a holistic perspective, from navigating research dissemination to the appropriate use of statistics.

Audience
This webinar would be ideal for individuals who are working in roles involving data management planning, management of research or data processes within organisations, or researchers who have an interest into moving into the role of Data Steward.
Speaker Biography
James Steele has extensive experience of handling data in the academic, public and private sectors; he not only runs his own company providing consultancy services to support research best practice but also works full time as the Head of Research at MacroFactor.
James earned his PhD in Clinical Exercise Science before joining Solent University as a lecturer in Applied Sports Science. Alongside teaching, he held the role of Research and Innovation Fellow and was later promoted to Associate Professor in 2016. Throughout his academic career, James promoted research integrity, eventually becoming Solent’s Local Network Lead for the UK Reproducibility Network. James has actively supported researchers in adopting practices such as open data, pre-registration, and pre-print archiving, with a focus on supporting ECRs to develop these skills.
In 2024, James transitioned from academia to become Head of Research at Kieser Australia, a company focused on evidence-based strength training programs. This role introduced him to new types of datasets beyond those commonly used in academia, while he continued to advocate for reproducible research and transparency in scientific practice.
In this session, James will share insights into how his commitment to evidence-based decisions and research integrity has shaped his career trajectory.

CaSDaR Funding Call Launch
2025-11-05 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Online
The Careers and Skills for Data-driven Research (CaSDaR) Network+ is excited to announce the launch of its Funding Call, aimed at supporting and empowering Data Stewards across the UK research landscape. To mark this milestone, CaSDaR is hosting a dedicated online event to introduce the funding opportunity and engage the community in shaping its future.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casdar-round-1-funding-call-launch-and-discussion-tickets-1769707455639
This interactive session will:

Present the scope and aims of the CaSDaR Funding Call: Round 1
Outline the application process, eligibility criteria, and timelines
Provide space for discussion and Q&A
Explore how funded projects can contribute to the development of Data Stewardship roles, skills, and career pathways

The event is open to anyone interested in advancing data-driven research practices and in enhancing recognition for data stewards across the UK. Whether you’re planning to apply or simply want to learn more, then come along to the webinar.

Careers and Skills for Data-driven Research (CaSDaR) Hybrid Event Launch
2025-09-18 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2ND United Kingdom, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2ND, United Kingdom
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/careers-and-skills-for-data-driven-research-casdar-hybrid-event-launch-tickets-1496323607189
As the volume of data continues to grow, so does the critical need for Data Stewards, professionals who ensure data is shareable, reusable, and FAIR-compliant. Yet in the UK, the role of the Data Steward remains under-defined and often under-recognised.
CaSDaR aims to address this gap by helping to define the role of Data Stewards within the UK research landscape and advocating for their recognition and representation across institutions.
This hybrid delivery townhall will present the current landscape of Data Stewardship in the UK, introduce the mission and goals of CaSDaR, gather your input on what support and recognition you need, and we will be launching our first funding call to support Data Stewardship initiatives!
Tickets are available for in-person attendance at the Library of Birmingham (6 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2EP) or for attendance online. (NB: For those attending online Zoom Links will be sent out a week in advance, and the day before the event).
All participants are welcome to submit a lightning talk or poster, the deadlines for submission are: 18th August (Lightning Talks), and 7th September (Posters).
Agenda [The full programme with Speaker Bios and Abstracts can be viewed here]

09.30-10.30: SESSION 1 – REGISTRATIONS & INTRODUCTIONS

09.30-10.00: Registration and Coffee
10.00-10.30: Introducing CaSDaR and the Importance of Data Stewardship – Samantha Pearman-Kanza (University of Southampton)

10.30-11.45: SESSION 2 – DATA STEWARDSHIP STORIES

10.30-10.40: Evangeline Gowie (University of Reading)
10.40-10.50: Angharad Green (University College London)
10.50-11:00: Robert Darby (University of Reading)
11.00-11.30: Keynote: Anneke Lubben (University of Bath)
11.30-11.45: Coffee Break

11.45-12.15: SESSION 3 – PROJECT PARTNERS

Introducing our Project Partners (ELIXIR-UK, UK Reproducibility Network, Digital Curation Centre, Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure)

12.15-13.45: SESSION 4 – POSTERS & INTERACTIVE FEEDBACK

12.15-12.25: Introducing the Poster Presentations
12.25-13.10: Lunch, Networking & Posters
13.10-13.15: Group Photo
13.15-13.45: Interactive Feedback Session

13.45-15.25: SESSION 5 – DATA STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVES UK & BEYOND

13.45-14.00: Sonraí (Irish Data Stewardship Network) – Jenny O’Neill
14.00-14.15: The Turing Way – Emma Karoune (The Turing)
14.15-14.30: UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre – James Wilson (University College London)
14.30-14.45: University of Manchester Data Stewardship Project – Tristan Martin (University of Manchester)
14.45-15.00: STEP-UP/SCALE-UP – Michael Bearpark (Imperial College London)
15.00-15.10: Other Initiatives in Europe – Kevin Ashley (Digital Curation Centre)
15.10-15.25: Coffee and Networking

15.25-15.50: SESSION 6 – PARTICIPANT LIGHTNING TALKS

15.25-15.30: Career Tracks for Data Stewards – Elizabeth Newbold (UKRI-STFC)
15.30-15.35: Data Sharing challenges for Energy Modellers: outcomes of a workshop – Catherine Jones (UKRI-STFC – Energy Data Centre)
15.35-15.40: First Sheffield then the North: Creation of Research Data Stewards Networks – Richard Campbell (University of Sheffield)
15.40-15.45: Data Stewardship in an Environmental Research Centre: the UKCEH model – David Leaver (UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology)
15.45-15.50: DIRECT Framework: UK Community Development of a Research Technical Professionals Skills Framework – Phil Reed (University of Manchester)

15.50-16.30: SESSION 7 – Funding Call Launch & Wrap Up

15.50-16.20: Funding Call Launch
16:20-16.30: Wrap Up & Next Steps for CaSDaR

If you require financial assistance to attend this meeting then you can apply for a CaSDaR bursary via our online form, we will respond to you by the 20th August.
