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June 18, 2026
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Bursary applications open for CaSDaR’s Data Steward Conference 2026
Over the past year, CaSDaR has been working to strengthen recognition of the role of Data Steward and build a connected UK-wide community. This residential conference on the 17th-18th November 2026 provides an opportunity to reflect on progress and contribute to what comes next. We’re keen to support in-person attendance of practitioners, such as librarians, archivists, data managers, and technical staff, through providing bursaries of up to £320pp for travel and accommodation at CaSDaR's Data Steward Conference on the 17th-18th November 2026 at the Midland Hotel in Manchester.. Our bursaries were undersubscribed last year so we’d fully recommend people applying for these. We will handle all of the administration of booking - all you need to let us know are your requirements.
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June 18, 2026
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Registration open for the CaSDaR Data Steward Conference 2026
Registrations now open for CaSDaR’s Data Steward Conference 2026, 17th-18th November 2026 online and at the Midland Hotel in Manchester This hybrid event takes place on the 17th-18th November 2026 at the Midland Hotel in Manchester and online. Bursaries are available for in-person attendees to support travel and accommodation.
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June 18, 2026
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CaSDaR’s Hybrid Data Steward Conference 2026
This 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. Day 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!
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June 4, 2026
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CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training #5 – Data Selection and Preservation
Join 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. In 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. This 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. This training session will be run by Digital Curation Centre (DCC).
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June 4, 2026
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CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training #3 – FAIR Data
Join 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. This training session will be run by Digital Curation Centre (DCC).
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June 4, 2026
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CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training #2 – Data ethics and data protection
Join 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. As 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. This training session will be run by Digital Curation Centre (DCC).
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June 4, 2026
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CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training #1- Principles of Research data management
Join 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. This 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. Whether 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. This Training Session will be run by Digital Curation Centre (DCC).
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June 2, 2026
Published by casdaradmin on June 2, 2026
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CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training #4 – Mastering Metadata
Join us for the fourth session in the CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training series, in response 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. Participants 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. This training will be run by the Digital Preservation Southampton.
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June 1, 2026
Published by casdaradmin on June 1, 2026
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Data Steward Stories: Dr Agnes Jasińska (Digital Curation Centre) 
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. 
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