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Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · 1d

We are delighted to publish the list of accepted submissions for #IDCC26!

This year our programme committee have accepted:
📜24 papers
⚡29 lightning talks
🖼38 posters

Thank you to everyone for your submissions.

Check out the full list on our website
➡ dcc.ac.uk/events/idcc2...

Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · 2d

🚀 Win a ticket to #IDCC26 by joining the Angus the Data Puffin competition!

📷 Snap a creative photo with a Angus or a puffin of your choice
🗨️ Tell us why you want to attend, and use #IDCC26.
📅 Post from now until 30 Nov!
Details👉https://dcc.ac.uk/events/idcc26/angus-the-data-puffin-competition

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Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · 5d

👋We'd like to introduce the newest member of the DCC team, Angus the Data Puffin!

Angus started with a tour of Edinburgh where most of our team is based.

🔜Next week Angus will be announcing an exciting #IDCC26 competition...

#IDCC26 registration is open now⬇️
dcc.ac.uk/events/idcc2...

Angus in front of Edinburgh Castle holding an IDCC26 postcard.

Angus in front of Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh's world-class Science Centre and Planetarium.

Angus in front of The Kings Gallery, Edinburgh.

Angus sitting in front of Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh.

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Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · 8d

📢Registration is now open for #IDCC26

Multiple tickets options are now available⬇️
🐦Early bird
🗺️Lower Middle-Income Countries
🧑‍🎓Student
☀️One day tickets (Tuesday or Wednesday)
🎫Book by 31 October 2025 to take advantage of the Early Bird rate⬇️
dcc.ac.uk/events/idcc2...

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Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · 12d

🏨Venue announcement!🏨

#IDCC26 will be hosted in the Hotel Esplanade Zagreb next year from 16-18 February.

Check out the venue now, ahead of an exciting announcement next week....

➡️https://dcc.ac.uk/events/idcc26/venue-and-accommodation

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Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · 21d

We are sponsoring the International Data Week this year hosted in Brisbane Australia 🌏

🙌 Four of our team will be in attendance throughout the week.

👋Come and see us on stand 19 in the exhibition centre

Looking forward to seeing you all down under🦘
Register your place now idw2025.org

Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · 22d

📆Applications for #IDCC26 workshops close 30 September.

Why deliver a workshop?
💡Raise awareness of a current project
✍Deliver practical hands-on training
🤝Engage with a global audience of experts
🕰️Half day and full day workshops available

Apply now bit.ly/46F7YqL

Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · 28d

🔜 Join us on Monday for an interactive discussion where our DMPonline team ask you a series of questions on DMP ownership, maintenance and preservation during and beyond the project lifecycle.

Go to the our website to register now dcc.ac.uk/events/idcc2...

Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · 28d

Poster submissions for #IDCC26 close on Sunday 14 September!

Make sure you submit your poster proposal to contribute to the #IDCC26 programme taking place in Zagreb in February next year!

Submit now dcc.ac.uk/events/idcc2...

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Laurence Horton @laurencehorton.bsky.social · Sep 5

We (@digitalcuration.bsky.social) are looking for a Research Data Specialist (maternity cover). Open to secondments, so if you fancy a few months in Edinburgh (or if you're in Edinburgh!) give it a look (www.dcc.ac.uk/news/dcc-hir...)

The DCC is hiring - research data specialist maternity cover | DCC

www.dcc.ac.uk

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Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · 29d

🙌We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as as research data specialist!

Interested in:
✳️supporting national and international projects
✳️developing and delivering training and consultancy
✳️writing publications

📅Apply before 22/9/25 bit.ly/3V4V5zU

Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · 29d

📰 Our September newsletter Pipeline is now available to view ➡️ mailchi.mp/2adeea681003...

This month
✅Learn about our involvement at IDW 2025
✅Read about an opportunity to join our team

✉️Subscribe now to have the newsletter sent to you each month bit.ly/45aXJtK

Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · Sep 2

The International Journal of Digital Curation (IJDC) is a rolling publication with research papers, general articles, brief reports and conference papers.

📄Our team published five new articles in August 2025.

Check out the new articles now ⬇️
www.ijdc.net/index.php/ij...

Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨Last chance to register for the RDSM training series.

Registration closes on Thursday 4 September. With limited places available book a place for you and up to two others from your organisation for our online training co-delivered with @rdaeurope.bsky.social

➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/developing...

Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · Aug 22

Are you looking for cost effective online training on writing and reviewing research policies led by experts?

🎫Each training ticket purchased can provide places for up to three colleagues from the same organisation.

Spaces are limited, book now
🔜 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/developing...

Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · Aug 22

👋Poster and Workshop submissions remain open for #IDCC26 which next year is heading to Zagreb, Croatia.
Submission deadlines:
📆14 September 2025 - Posters
📆30 September 2025 - Workshops

Submit now⬇️
dcc.ac.uk/events/idcc2...

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Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · Aug 15

Join our DMPonline team for the next User Group meeting on DMP ownership, data retention and PIDs.

✳️ In this online event, we take a deep dive into the evolving role of data management plans (DMPs).

Learn more and register your place now ⬇️
dcc.ac.uk/events/dmp-o...

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Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · Aug 11

📰Our August newsletter Pipeline is now published
➡️ bit.ly/4fwTvjr

This month⬇️
#IDCC26 sponsorships open
Skills4EOSC multiple viable skills report update
@psdi-uk.bsky.social showcase agenda

✉️Subscribe now to have the newsletter sent directly to you bit.ly/45aXJtK

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Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · Aug 8

🎉 Sponsorship opportunities are now open for #IDCC26

Looking to showcase your brand to a global community of data professionals?

IDCC26 offers packages designed to boost your visibility and connect with key networks in research data management⬇️
dcc.ac.uk/events/idcc2...

Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · Aug 1

🗣️In September we will be running a series of virtual workshops alongside @rdaeurope.bsky.social.

The training will be co-led by our Associate Director, Joy Davidson.

Interested in participating? Book your place now⬇️
bit.ly/4laBJnF

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Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · Jul 29

⏰#IDCC26 paper and lightning talk submissions close this Sunday 3 August 23:59 BST!

🔜Submit your proposal this week to join us as part of the programme in Zagreb next year! 👇
dcc.ac.uk/events/idcc2...

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Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · Jul 25

📚Calling all research librarians!

Are you supporting researchers to manage their data and software more effectively? We're partnering with @rdaeurope.bsky.social to deliver virtual training in September 2025.

🔗Register now with up to three colleagues from your institution bit.ly/3GxUuD7

Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · Jul 22

⚠️ Less than two weeks to go until we close submission proposals for #IDCC26 papers and lightning talks.

📅 Submit your proposal before 3 August 2025.

Access key information on deadlines, submission formats and templates on our website dcc.ac.uk/events/idcc2...

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Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · Jul 21

Calling all data stewards! 🗂️
Are you working to improve research data and software management in your organisation? Join RDA Europe and DCC for this practical training on developing RDSM policies.

🔗 Reserve your spot today to take your institutional RDSM policies to the next level! bit.ly/4lDApuf

Developing Research Data and Software Management (RDSM) Policies

Virtual workshops and drop-in sessions to help organisations to develop or update research data and software management policies.

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Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · Jul 17

📖Are you starting a career in research and looking to add practical experience to your academic resume?

✍️We are looking for people to review submissions that will contribute to the #IDCC26 programme.

🏫Becoming a reviewer support your professional development.

Sign up now dcc.ac.uk/become-idcc-...