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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 10h

Heading to #OSF in Groningen 24Oct? Join RDNL to help shape the Dutch Data Steward Curriculum & Community! 🧭 Share your insights on real-world skills & learning paths for data professionals. What makes sense and what's missing? Let’s co-create the future of data stewardship. Sign up: edu.nl/qcnkv

DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 1d

Open Access Week 2025 (20–26 Oct) asks: Who owns our knowledge? This theme invites reflection on how knowledge is accessed, created, and shared, and how communities can reclaim control. Events can be hosted anytime, and materials are available to adapt locally. More info: edu.nl/vccet #OAWeek

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 5d

On 7 October, DANS will join the ISKO UK virtual conference. Senior Policy Advisor Andrea Scharnhorst explores human-centred AI for FAIR archiving, while DANS Fellow Ronald Siebens examines LLM limits and their impact on knowledge use. See the full programme and register: edu.nl/8hmqq

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 6d

From 13–16 Oct, DANS joins OpenAIRE and international universities at the FAIR RDM Bootcamp. Attend DANS-led sessions with trainers Michelle, Deborah and Rene on FAIR teaching, metadata, PIDs and repositories, alongside many other workshops and activities. Register: edu.nl/nwyea

DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 7d

World Digital Preservation Day 2025, 6 Nov in Utrecht: organisations worldwide spotlight future-proof access to digital collections. Explore key themes like AI, cybersecurity, VR, podcasts, 3D & social media. DANS presents with UvA on preserving historic 3D reconstructions. Register 👉 edu.nl/devke

DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 8d

Final chance to register – GDPR 4 Data Support (EN) starts 2 Oct at DANS, The Hague. Two in-person days + online modules, interactive with experts & peers. Learn to apply GDPR in research & earn a certificate. 👉 edu.nl/bbgky #GDPR #DataSupport #RDNL

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 13d

Read our latest DataLink: dataset growth (10k→329k), new Deposit Manual, recaps of RDA-NL Day & DataverseNL event, plus upcoming FAIR RDM Bootcamp (13–16 Oct) & Open Science Festival (24 Oct). Stay updated: edu.nl/t6mc8

DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 14d

Our Deposit Manual has been updated to support at every stage - from preparing and securely depositing your data to maintaining them. With more focus on FAIR, domain-specific guidance, and advice on choosing access rights, the guide reflects common challenges in data deposit. Read more: edu.nl/bxptn

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 15d

iPRES 2025 (3–7 Nov in Wellington & online) is a global forum on FAIR, sustainable digital preservation. Our DANS colleague Valentijn Gilissen will discuss how enhanced curation supports workflows, data stewardship, and long-term preservation of research data: edu.nl/u34nt

DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 19d

Are you a data supporter looking to strengthen your understanding of #GDPR in research? Join the GDPR 4 Data Support training (EN) by RDNL. Expect interactive sessions with experts, peer learning and practical assignments. In person dates 2 Oct & 13 Nov @DANS. Register here👉 edu.nl/bbgky

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 20d

Open Science Festival 2025: a day of workshops, panels and posters on FAIR data, research software, publishing models, pedagogy, patient involvement, and building resilient, inclusive Open Science communities. Full schedule: edu.nl/munxd

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 21d

13-16 Oct OpenAIRE is organising a 4-day #FAIR #RDM Bootcamp for data stewards. DANS will host two sessions showcasing training materials created in the PATTERN project. Learn all about metadata curation, legal & ethical data sharing, repository workflows & governance, and more: edu.nl/nwyea.

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 22d

We're celebrating #DataverseNL10 in Utrecht today! Let's enjoy inspiring keynotes, explore user stories, and engage in workshops on FAIR data, CoreTrustSeal, metrics & infrastructures. Are you here with us? Share your highlights and connect with fellow participants! #OpenScience #RDM

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 28d

Develop your GDPR knowledge with expert-led sessions, peer learning, and practical cases. Strengthen your role as a data supporter connecting researchers and privacy officers. Understand GDPR principles in research data protection. Next course: 2 Oct & 13 Nov, The Hague. Register: edu.nl/bbgky

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 29d

DANS has refreshed its deposit manual (v1.4), with clearer guidance on FAIR data, formats and GDPR — before, during and after deposit. Compiled by the Data Station Managers and Data Processing Team. Available in EN & NL: edu.nl/9fdgw 📘 #ResearchData #FAIRdata

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · Sep 5

💬 Open Hour SSH – schedule change!
Our weekly Q&A on FAIR data, RDM & Open Science won’t take place on Mon 8 Sept due to a staff event. We’re back on Mon 15 Sept, 10–11 CEST. Experts ready to answer your questions!
Register & submit: edu.nl/99877

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · Sep 4

IDCC26 – Call for Posters!
16–18 Feb 2026, Zagreb | Theme: AI, austerity & authoritarianism in digital curation.
Posters can be handed in until 14 Sept. Share your research, projects, or case studies – inspire the global digital curation community!
Info & registration: edu.nl/6b4du

DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · Sep 3

Save the Date: Health-RI Conference 2025, 6 Nov at Jaarbeurs Utrecht. Theme: ‘Thriving together into the health data space’. Explore EHDS implementation, innovations, and cross-sector collaboration shaping the future of health and life sciences data. Register: edu.nl/pexcy

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join ODISSEI's FAIR Implementation Writing Sprint on 25 Sept (10–18h) in Utrecht or online. Collaborate hands-on with peers to shape the Action Plan for RDM in SSH. Outcomes will be discussed with policy makers on 26 Sept. Open to researchers, stewards & policy makers. Register: edu.nl/dvnky

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · Aug 28

On Tues 30 Sept at JADS, ’s-Hertogenbosch, NPSO hosts a lecture afternoon on data donation and citizen science. Learn how these approaches engage hard-to-reach groups and complement surveys. The event will be held in Dutch. Registration: edu.nl/qyk47

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · Aug 27

The Open Hour SSH is back after the summer break! 💬 Join our weekly live Q&A every Monday from 10–11 CEST to ask your questions on FAIR data, RDM, Open Science & more. Our experts are ready to help.
Register & ask your question: edu.nl/99877
#OpenScience #RDM #FAIRdata

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · Aug 26

DANS is hiring a Communications Advisor (FT, 38 hrs). Create & manage content across web, socials & newsletter. Write clear NL/EN texts, advise on CMS/SEO, support colleagues & boost our visibility in Open Science. Apply by 1 Sept 👉 edu.nl/ueyg

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · Aug 25

The Autumn edition of Essentials 4 Data Support takes place on 18 Sept (TU Delft) & 11 Nov (SURF Utrecht). One spot remains. More about the programme and registration: edu.nl/4txfw

DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · Aug 21

Discover DANS’ reusable training materials on RDM, FAIR, and open science, published on Zenodo with licenses and citation info. Benefit from lesson plans, slides, and guides designed to support data professionals and researchers alike: edu.nl/v869m #RDM #OpenScience #FAIRdata

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · Aug 20

On 16 Sept in Utrecht: workshop on CoreTrustSeal certification, an international standard ensuring trusted, reliable & sustainable digital repositories. Discover the Wegwijzer Certificering guide for certification & self-assessment. Part of DataverseNL’s 10th anniversary event. Register edu.nl/9w4bu

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