FAIR data

June 8, 2026
Tools for Data FAIRification – overcoming barriers in data discoverability and reuse
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! Holly 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.
June 8, 2026
UK Reproducibility Network Conference 2026
Serving 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.
June 8, 2026
ORCID for Researchers webinar
The 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.
June 4, 2026
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).
June 4, 2026
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).
June 4, 2026
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).
June 1, 2026
Fellowship of the Data – International RDM Community Meeting 2026
The 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!
May 26, 2026
Edinburgh Open Research Conference 2026
This 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.