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February 16, 2026
FIDELIS Data Reuse Workshop #3
In this third training workshop, we consider some technical aspects around data reusability. We take a particular focus on several important elements of data management that are crucial for data reuse: metadata, data documentation, and data citation. The event presents the perspectives of specialists who are developing tools to encourage the creation of rich and complete metadata, supporting data documentation, and tracking data impact through citation practices. 
February 4, 2026
Love Research Data 2026
Join us in the Sheldonian Theatre on Wednesday 11 February 2026 and find your perfect match when it comes to storing and sharing your research data. To coincide with the annual International Love Data Week, Research Data Management (RDM) support colleagues and services from the University of Oxford will be on hand for anyone wanting to learn more about how the University provides love and care for its valuable data collections. We will also be welcoming special guests to this year's event, and we will be joined by members of both the Trusted Research Environments Software Stewardship (TRESS) research project and the Careers and Skills for Data-driven Research (CaSDaR) network. This event will provide a valuable opportunity for Academic Researchers, Students, IT and Research Support teams, and any other interested parties, to be introduced to colleagues from the Bodleian Libraries, IT Services and Academic Division and beyond who are responsible for delivering the various Research Data Management services and platforms used at Oxford and support good practice in the UK sector more widely.
January 28, 2026
Upcoming online webinar: Trusted Research for Repository/Data Managers
CaSDaR is pleased to announce this webinar on the 26th February 2026 at 11.00-12.00 GMT, held in collaboration with Loughborough University, NPSA and HEECA. We think this is a fantastic opportunity to introduce trusted research (TR) and begin to touch on how you, as repository and data managers, already are or could be involved in TR as part of your work. This webinar aims to support you by recognising and highlighting the critical role and value you hold in delivering world-leading institutional research, whether this be ensuring compliance and mitigating security risks, dealing with commercial data, and much more.  
January 28, 2026
Trusted Research for Repository/Data Managers
Trusted Research principles are vital to data stewardship but often misunderstood. This webinar introduces TR and builds user understanding. In partnership with Loughborough University and CaSDAR, NPSA and HEECA are delivering this inaugural webinar as a fantastic opportunity to introduce trusted research (TR) and begin to touch on how you as repository and data managers already are or could be involved in TR as part of your work. We aim to support you by recognising and highlighting the critical role and value you hold in delivering world-leading institutional research, whether this be ensuring compliance and mitigating security risks, dealing with commercial data, and much more. This webinar is the beginning of a wider package of work highlighting the significance of the repository/data community in TR. NCSC will also be present to provide information about cybersecurity.
January 16, 2026
CaSDaR January 2025 Newsletter!
In This Issue...We discuss the process for reviewer allocation for the funding call, talk about Cassie's recent adventures (where we acted as the travel companion to chaperone her), talk about International Love Data Week 2026 and let you know about our upcoming future events.
January 9, 2026
CaSDaR is recognised in Re:Action Magazine
In mid December 2025, Dr Samantha Pearman-Kanza was invited to present on Data Stewardship, Electronic Lab Notebooks and Ethical AI at the SCI Event: The Art of the Possible: Data, Digitalisation & AI in Practice. In her presentation, Samantha explores the importance of creating truly re-useable FAIR data principles through effective stewardship and practical digital solutions. Highlighting national initiatives such as CaSDaR and PSDI, the talk outlines emerging support structures for responsible, data-driven research. A case study from the University of Southampton illustrates lessons learned from implementing an Electronic Laboratory Notebook in the School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering. The final aspect of the talk discusses ethical AI in academia, emphasising transparency, reproducibility, and the responsible adoption of new technologies to build a trustworthy, AI-ready research ecosystem.
December 10, 2025
Data Steward Stories: Dr James Steele (MacroFactor) 
CaSDaR is committed to promoting recognition for individuals who fulfil Data Stewardship activities within their role, often going above and beyond in this capacity, and to providing an evidence base of what Data Stewardship look like in the UK research ecosystem. Our Data Steward Stories sessions provide an opportunity to share these with the community and empower individuals to seek recognition for their work. In this Data Stewards Stories session, Dr James Steele provided an overview of his career in supporting data stewardship from a holistic perspective, from navigating research dissemination to the appropriate use of statistics. James also shared insights into how his commitment to evidence-based decisions and research integrity has shaped his career trajectory. 
December 9, 2025
CaSDaR at Data, Digitalisation & AI in Practice (DDAI)
In mid December 2025, Dr Samantha Pearman-Kanza was invited to present on Data Stewardship, Electronic Lab Notebooks and Ethical AI at the SCI Event: The Art of the Possible: Data, Digitalisation & AI in Practice. In her presentation, Samantha explores the importance of creating truly re-useable FAIR data principles through effective stewardship and practical digital solutions. Highlighting national initiatives such as CaSDaR and PSDI, the talk outlines emerging support structures for responsible, data-driven research. A case study from the University of Southampton illustrates lessons learned from implementing an Electronic Laboratory Notebook in the School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering. The final aspect of the talk discusses ethical AI in academia, emphasising transparency, reproducibility, and the responsible adoption of new technologies to build a trustworthy, AI-ready research ecosystem.