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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Do you want to learn how to model your data for a database? Are you interested in understanding how to design a database schema that is efficient and effective? If so, this free course by @step-up.bsky.social is for you 👉 t.ly/FyS-C

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PSDI - Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure @psdi-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In late August 2026, Dr Samantha Pearman-Kanza, had the opportunity to attend the 10th Chemical Sciences & Society Symposium on Data Science for Chemistry: t.ly/vFU_Q

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The total amount of funds available is £350k, spread across at least two application rounds. In each round we expect to fund several projects (up to £40k). The maximum allowed duration of each project is 12 months, but most projects are expected to be shorter. Apply here: t.ly/MByU4

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Cassie merch awaits you at the upcoming CaSDaR Data Stewards Conference! The Midland Hotel/Online on the 17th-18th November 2026! Book your free spot 👉 t.ly/fyC7Y

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

New UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN) reports highlight opportunities and limits of AI-powered monitoring of research data sharing: t.ly/8qbPR

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PSDI - Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure @psdi-uk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

PSDI, the @ccdc.cam.ac.uk, and the @digitalcuration.bsky.social are jointly hosting an online session focused on the role of PSDI in supporting best practices, and addressing challenges & opportunities, in data curation in physical sciences in the UK 👉 t.ly/48qJG

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Data Stewardship in Germany - Connecting data stewards, shaping RDM 👉 t.ly/tvzTz

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Please fill in this form to apply to present a lightning talk 👉 t.ly/LTsFm The deadline to register to present a lightning talk is the 19th October 2026 with final decisions released on the 23rd October 2026.

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Register for @researchdataall.bsky.social (RDA's) 27th Plenary Meeting #P27! Secure your spot at RDA’s global data community event 👉 t.ly/HSyP2 🔢 Date: 06 – 08 Oct, 2026 🖼️ Location: London, United Kingdom (in-person)

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PSDI - Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure @psdi-uk.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Atomic Force Microscopy Database (AFMDB) 👉 t.ly/3VkUD By making these datasets openly available, #AFMDB supports good data sharing practices and provides high quality, standardised examples that can be used to train and evaluate deep learning methods for enhanced AFM analysis.

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This Digital Preservation Advocacy Toolkit is designed to be used, not read cover‑to‑cover: t.ly/gZyH0 It brings together practical tools including templates, worksheets, examples and message‑building frameworks to help you apply them effectively in your own organizational context.

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PSDI - Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure @psdi-uk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Authors are encouraged to make associated datasets openly available through one of two options: 👉 Authors can utilize the FAIR2 DATA Direct Submission: t.ly/hRoA2 👉 Authors can utilize the PSDI Community Data Collection: t.ly/Gd99E

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PSDI - Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure @psdi-uk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

If you have an AFM paper or AFM related journal idea, please send a short abstract to psdi@soton.ac.uk to receive an invite. More details & Manuscript submission here: t.ly/k3yYP @frontiersin.bsky.social

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The 21st edition of the #IDCC will take place in Lisbon, Portugal between 9-12 February 2027. Details here: t.ly/bdVQJ Submissions are now open: t.ly/fuoc4 This year submissions are in five formats: 👉 Papers 👉 Lightning Talks 👉 Posters 👉 Demos 👉 Workshops Registration opens September 2026

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We have a Discord! 👾 Come join in on the fun 👉 t.ly/39LFT Here you can: 💭 Participate in discussions and exchange knowledge with fellow Data Stewards 🤝 Collaborate on data stewardship challenges and solutions across diverse research fields 📰 Stay updated on events, news, and opportunities

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A year after their launch, CaSDaR invites you to their hybrid conference at The Midland Hotel/Online on the 17th-18th November 2026 👉 t.ly/fyC7Y We are accepting applications to present your work: - Lightning Talk Form: t.ly/ltngT - Poster Presentation Form: t.ly/pstrP

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PSDI - Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure @psdi-uk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

📰 Hot off the press, our ELN Whitepaper by Dr. Samantha Pearman-Kanza, PhD and Dr. Matthew Partridge has been published: t.ly/T7kIH This whitepaper provides practical guidance for chemistry departments considering implementing or maintaining an ELN.

This whitepaper provides practical guidance for chemistry departments considering implementing or maintaining an ELN.

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UCL Office for Open Science and Scholarship @uclopenscience.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The deadline for this year's Open Science and Scholarship Awards is now Friday 28 August. A range of activities are eligible, and you can apply as individuals, as a team, or nominate someone else. Below are some of last year's winners at the award ceremony. Find out more: buff.ly/xVjGpWp

Eight winners of the UCL open science and scholarship award stand in two staggered lines of four, in front of a red wall facing the camera. Five of them are holding framed certificates.

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RSC-CICAG @rsc-cicag.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The RSC-CICAG are offering a small number of bursaries to attend the meeting in person: t.ly/rscBr 📧 All applications form should be sent to events@hg3.co.uk.

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We are keen to showcase the ongoing work of people involved in Data Stewardship so we would like to encourage people to apply to give a lightning talk or a poster on day one of the conference. Apply here: t.ly/kTXT5 Decisions on successful applications will be released on the 23rd October

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The presentation is an outputs from the CaSDaR (Careers and Skills for Data-driven Research) Network+ (CaSDaR) initiative, a 4-year UKRI funded dRTP initiative, grant number UKRI739. 🔗 Slides available on Zenodo: t.ly/P-LBK

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The Fellowship of the Data — International RDM Community Meeting 2026 will take place on September 21 and 22 at the Universität Wien. 🎟️ Registration link & details here: t.ly/DwH2o 🚨 Deadline: August 31st! 💳 Participation fee: 120 EUR

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PSDI - Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure @psdi-uk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

No event can ever come to fruition without the people who tirelessly work to make it happen. So, today we'd like to take a moment to thank the people who made the PSDI and Henry Royce Institute Materials Data Summit happen!

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The @step-up.bsky.social mentoring scheme connects digital Research Technical Professionals (dRTPs) working in research software, data, or computing infrastructure across London and the South East. Get more information: t.ly/AeSGm Sign up here: t.ly/uFUvk

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Lightning talk submission for the CaSDaR Data Steward Conference 2026 is now open!

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Last few spots left! 🚨🚨 Register for this free training session here 👉 t.ly/fYQQ0 When: August 3 from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm This training sessions will be run by Digital Curation Centre (DCC). Reserve your spot before they run out 👉 t.ly/fYQQ0

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

📥 Register here: t.ly/2_QlK 🗓️ Key dates - Introductory webinar: 14 July, 11:00–12:00 BST - Q&A session: 28 July, 12:00–13:00 BST - Application deadline: 7 August 2026, 16:00 BST - Selection and Development Day: 16 September, Glasgow (travel support provided)

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

- Session: Principles of Research data management - Date/Time: 2026-08-10, 12.30-15.30 BST - Registration: t.ly/q77n_ Join us for the sixth session in the CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training series, designed specifically for data stewards looking to strengthen their research data management practice.

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Data Stewardship in Germany - Connecting data stewards, shaping RDM by Daniela Hausen, Stefano Della Chiesa, Jens Dierkes, Stefan Kirsch, Hans März and Ute Trautwein-Bruns 👉 t.ly/tvzTz

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Register for this free training session here 👉 t.ly/fYQQ0 Join us for the fifth session in the CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training series, where we turn our attention to data selection and long-term preservation. This training sessions will be run by @digitalcuration.bsky.social (DCC)

Join us for the fifth session in the CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training series, where we turn our attention to data selection and long-term preservation.

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We are now accepting bursary applications for the CaSDaR’s Data Steward Conference on the 17th-18th November 2026 at the Midland Hotel in Manchester 👉 t.ly/R88dW(Bursary value is £320pp for travel & accommodations) 📌 The deadline for applications is the 26th October 2026.

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Join us for the third session in the CaSDaR Data Stewardship Training series, dedicated to the FAIR principles 👉 t.ly/9dPet 🗓️ Date: July 20 ⏰ Time: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm 💰 Cost: Free 💻 Register: t.ly/9dPet

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

This study explores how data management support is organised in Italian universities and research institutions. The ICDI carried out a national survey to understand who provides data management support, what they do, and how they are recognised within their institutions: t.ly/uoS_8

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

This free, virtual workshop will share the results of an initial mapping undertaken by the PATH2EOSCUK project to build a shared picture of EOSC Association related activities in the UK: t.ly/BsKyL 🗓️ Save the date! Join us on 21 July 2026 from 14:00-16:30 BST! 📍 Register here: t.ly/BsKyL

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RSC-CICAG @rsc-cicag.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🚨 LAST DAY to apply for bursary for the RSC-CICAG/RSC BMCS Artificial Intelligence in Chemistry Symposium 2026! 🚨 👉 Click here for the RSC BMCS bursary application form: t.ly/vBJyc 👉 Click here for the RSC-CICAG bursary application form: t.ly/brSFr

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PSDI - Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure @psdi-uk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Call for Abstracts! ☎️ We invite participants to submit abstracts for their poster here 👉 t.ly/3rVaX 🌟 If your abstract is accepted you should produce a 1-slide and 1-minute presentation to promote your poster. The poster should be of A0 size and the slide 16:9 aspect ratio

Poster abstract submission are now open for the PSDI & Royce Materials Data Summit 2026

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Join us for this second session 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 👉 t.ly/hVMsR 🟣 July 13, Monday, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm 🟣 Register: t.ly/hVMsR

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PSDI - Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure @psdi-uk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

This talk by Dr. @samicat1990.bsky.social, explores how FAIRness needs to be built in from the point of creation. It argues that good data stewardship and appropriate research software support are central to this process, rather than relying on tools alone. 💻 Slides available here: t.ly/rZTNW

Slides from Dr Samantha Pearman-Kanza's talks from STEP-UP 2026 titled "FAIRness Starts at the Point of Creation: How to Implement Electronic Lab Notebooks to Support FAIR Practices" are available on Zenodo and can now be viewed or downloaded.

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🌟 Details: - Location: University of Bath - Salary: £38,784–£46,049 - Contract: Full-time, fixed term until August 2027 - Closing date: 19 July 2026 - Interview date Friday 31 July 2026 👉 Apply here: t.ly/ScrE2 📩 For an informal discussion about the role , reach out at am4535@bath.ac.uk #hiring

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Link to the study: doi.org/10.5281/zeno... Based on in-depth interviews, workshops and policy analysis involving 21 universities, the STAR study provides one of the most detailed sector-wide accounts to date of how the principles of the 2016 Concordat on Open Research Data have been implemented.

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Glimpse from The STEP-UP RSLondon Conference 2026! Dr. Samantha Pearman-Kanza, PhD and Dr. Louise Saul joined Cassie and presented for Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure (@psdi-uk.bsky.social) and CaSDaR (Careers and Skills for Data-driven Research) Network+

The picture shows Dr. Samantha Pearman-Kanza presenting a slide on behalf of PSDI at the STEP-UP conference

The picture shows Dr. Louise Saul presenting a slide that shows skills needed to be a good data steward on behalf of CaSDaR at the STEP-UP conference

Dr Louise Saul and Dr Samantha Pearman Kanza stand infront of the CaSDaR poster featuring the CaSDaR mascot Cassie

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Reproducibility is the foundation of reliable science, and Data Stewards make it possible. ✅ Structured Metadata – They ensure datasets are described clearly, so others can interpret and reuse them accurately.

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Even well-managed, FAIR data can fall apart when identifiers hide in the shadows 🔍 Hidden identifiers occur when datasets, versions, or entities aren’t clearly labelled or linked through persistent, machine-readable IDs [cont] 👇

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A year after their launch, CaSDaR invites you to their hybrid conference at The Midland Hotel/Online on the 17th-18th November 2026 👉️ t.ly/lsKTH We are accepting applications to present your work as either a lightning talk or a poster. We have attached direct links to the form below. 👇

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Registration for CaSDaR's Hybrid Data Steward Conference 2026 is now open! Register 👉 t.ly/1yIUi Date: 17-18th Nov Time: 10 am - 3 pm GMT Venue: The Midland Hotel & Online 📌 This conference is free to attend, but we are providing bursaries to cover the costs of travel and accommodation: t.ly/YgQ3T

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Happy Monday, CaSDaR Community! 💜 Today, we're trying to find our Network+ Coordinator, Dr. Louise Saul! 🔎 Can you spot her? You can also come and find Louise at the CaSDaR Network+ Data Steward Conference 2026! 🎉 🎟️ Register for this free conference, taking place in November, here: t.ly/1yIUi

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

📣 Free Training ByteSized dRTP: Secure Data Principles for Digital Research 🗓️ : Tuesday 23 June 2026 🕝: 10:30-12:00 BST 💻 : Online 🎟️ : Free Register: step-up.ac.uk/events/bytes... @step-up.bsky.social

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step-up.bsky.social @step-up.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

📣Training ByteSized dRTP: Secure Data Principles for Digital Research 🗓️Tuesday 23 June 2026 🕑10:30-12:00 BST 💻Online 🎟️Free Register: step-up.ac.uk/events/bytes... This session will explore how to practically apply security-by-design principles, proportionate to research environments.

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CaSDaR @casdarnetwork.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Sylvie Delacroix, the Jeff Price Chair in Digital Law and the Director of the Centre for Data Futures at King's College London writes about the missing role of Data Steward in Universities: wonkhe.com/blogs/data-s...

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Crystal Lewis @cghlewis.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Issue 49 of #rdmweekly! 📬 ➡️ Better Code, Better Science @russpoldrack.org ➡️ Improving acknowledgments sections to better credit research contributors @alexh.bsky.social ➡️ Data Reuse is the Sincerest Form of Flattery @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social and more! rdmweekly.substack.com/p/rdm-weekly...

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RDM Weekly - Issue 049

A weekly roundup of Research Data Management resources.

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