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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Open science depends on collaboration, skills, sustainable infrastructure and communities. That’s why we’re delighted to see Seteney Shami and Nada Chaya receive the 2026 Sarah Jones Award for their work advancing open research data across the Arab region. Congratulations! edu.nl/exdgf

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

How do you learn to work with research data as technology keeps changing? In ‘5 minutes with the DANS Training Team’, René van Horik reflects on learning by doing, giving training and sharing his knowledge and experience with data professionals. Read the interview: edu.nl/8maf3

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How can researchers share criminological data responsibly? On 23 October, DANS contributes to NSCR’s ‘The Art of Data Sharing’, with sessions on data selection, repositories and sharing qualitative data. Registration is open until 9 October. More info and register: edu.nl/faqfd

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

How do you prepare qualitative data, e.g. from dementia research, for future reuse? Together with Alzheimer Nederland we explored this with dementia researchers in a workshop based on our ‘Making Qualitative Data Reusable’ guide. Read about the workshop and explore the guide: edu.nl/64e6c

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today is the last day to nominate a dataset for the Dutch Data Prize 2026! The prize recognises researchers and research teams who make their data FAIR and available for reuse. A prize of €3,500 is awarded in the domain of SSH, LSH and NES. Submit your nomination today! More info: edu.nl/xqcpy

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The DANS Data Stations and DataverseNL now run on open source Dataverse software version 6.10.1. New features include built-in Croissant support for machine learning datasets, improvements supporting long-term preservation and a previewer for qualitative data. Read more: edu.nl/ndneg

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Just a few more days to submit your nomination for the Dutch Data Prize 2026! Who deserves this recognition? Help us celebrate FAIR data! As a partner in RDNL, DANS invites you to nominate a dataset by 30 September. Find out more and nominate here: edu.nl/nc9ex

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In our latest DataLink you read about what DANS Trainer René considers as a good training session, our role in a project that aims to develop a trustworthy and sovereign AI environment within EOSC, about the Open Science The Hague networking event, and more. Check it out here: edu.nl/duhaj

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

How can AI support FAIR data while helping protect research data services? In the new European EOSC-ARENA project, DANS will explore both: AI-assisted FAIRification of datasets and protection against large-scale automated scraping. Read more: edu.nl/hgw64 @eosc-arena.bsky.social

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

What could an open science community in The Hague look like? On 3 November, DANS, NIDI, and others bring together colleagues from organisations across The Hague to exchange ideas, share ongoing initiatives and explore what is needed locally. Join us: edu.nl/xpcrn Funded by @opensciencenl.bsky.social

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

In 2024, Maarten Jongeneel and Alessandro Saccon received the Dutch Data Prize for their Impact-Aware Robotics Database: recognition for years of work on FAIR and reusable research data. Who deserves that recognition in 2026? Nominate a dataset by 30 September: edu.nl/4evwb

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Reuse in Practice: What can we learn from how countries adapted to COVID-19? TU Delft researchers reused international survey data to compare mortality and mental health across 87 countries – showing both the potential of data reuse and the importance of clear documentation. Read more: edu.nl/ewqth

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

How do you support researchers working with personal data? GDPR 4 Data Support covers both the legal framework and its practical application: from identifying personal data and anonymisation or pseudonymisation to depositing data with restricted access. Next course: 1 Oct & 12 Nov: edu.nl/8k6mt

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

From CD-ROM to sustainable access: publications from the Dutch censuses of 1795–1971 are digitally available again. With the help of a DANS volunteer Jan Jonker, this historical collection is now preserved in the our Data Station Social Sciences and Humanities. Read more: edu.nl/7nqen

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Want to strengthen your FAIR RDM training skills? DANS will lead two workshops at the online OpenAIRE FAIR RDM Train-the-Trainers Bootcamp (26-29 October), focusing on teaching FAIR practices and on metadata & PIDs. No fee | Apply by 4 October. More information: edu.nl/w4rha

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Digital Twins of ecosystems rely on data from different sources. To bring these data together, consistent and interoperable metadata are essential. As a partner of LTER-LIFE, DANS contributed to the development of a core metadata template and now been published in a paper: Read more: edu.nl/38geu

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

What helps you find and assess data, and what makes sharing or reusing data easier – or more challenging? As part of the SSHOC-NL project, we are conducting one-to-one interviews to learn more about your experiences and the support you need in this. Share your experience: edu.nl/v4tw3

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Know a research dataset that deserves the Dutch Data Prize 2026? Or have you made your own data available for reuse? Help us celebrate FAIR data! As a partner in RDNL, DANS invites you to nominate a dataset by 30 September. Find out more and nominate here: edu.nl/nc9ex

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Finding archaeological data by location just became easier. DANS has added GeoNames to Data Station Archaeology, helping researchers describe locations consistently and improving the findability and reuse of data. Read more: edu.nl/e3ynn

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Our Data Station Managers are back to answer your questions about research data management, depositing data in a FAIR way, handling sensitive data, metadata standards, and more. Join our Open Hour every Monday at 10:00 CEST. Sign up here: edu.nl/9b4d9

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Research data are most valuable when others can understand how they were created, structured and used, right? This research data tip is about good documentation, which provides the context needed to interpret a dataset correctly. Learn more about preparing your data for reuse: edu.nl/mcgfg

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We are pleased to announce that Alastair Dunning has been appointed as the new Director of DANS. With his extensive experience in research data and digital research infrastructure, we look forward to welcoming him to DANS on 5 October. We wish him every success in his new role. edu.nl/tx6q8

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

DANS Research data tip: FAIR does not always mean open. Some datasets contain sensitive information or are subject to legal, ethical or contractual restrictions. In these cases, responsible data sharing may require specific access conditions. Learn more about responsible sharing: edu.nl/nbtjn

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

DANS Research data tip: choose the right licence for your data. A licence helps others understand what they are allowed to do with your data, under what conditions, and how your work should be acknowledged. Learn more: edu.nl/wt8hx

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

DANS Summer story: Making data FAIR is key, but responsible data management also involves ethical considerations. Our CARE principles guide provide guidance on the collective benefit, authority, responsibility and ethics of data, particularly in relation to Indigenous data governance: edu.nl/n9kkn

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

FAIR data starts with collaboration. Dutch Data Prize 2020 winner Antica Culina shows how shared standards and community efforts help make ecological data easier to understand, compare, and reuse. Know a researcher/team contributing to FAIR data? Nominate them for Dutch Data Prize 2026: edu.nl/6mhtd

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

DANS Summer story: Why should researchers share their field notes? In this blog, former DANS colleague Pascal Flohr explores why field notes should be considered valuable research data, but requires careful consideration in doing so. Read the blog with practical recommendations: edu.nl/hvvyn

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

DANS Summer story: Did you know that field notes can also become valuable research outputs? Good documentation helps others understand how the data were created while protecting participants where necessary. Our guide Sharing Field Notes offers practical recommendations. Read more: edu.nl/6k7fb

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

DANS Summer story: Not every dataset can be shared openly. Sensitive information, legal restrictions or ethical considerations often require a different approach. Our guide Hard-to-share data in the Social Sciences discusses practical options for balancing openness. Read the guide: edu.nl/3qe6q

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Good research starts with good data. For Dutch Data Prize 2016 winner Joaquin Vanschoren, making machine learning data open and reusable helps researchers reproduce results and build on existing work. Know a researcher or team contributing to FAIR data? Nominate them now: edu.nl/kceph

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

DANS Summer story: Working with interviews, focus groups or observations? Qualitative data can be invaluable for future research, when well documented and prepared for reuse. Our guide Making Qualitative Data Reusable offers practical recommendations: read the guide: edu.nl/mjvn7

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Good research data management is not only about data, tools and infrastructure. It is also about people. Together with Sonraí and CaSDaR, DANS organised a Masterclass on advocacy skills for data stewards and research data professionals. Watch the recording and view the slides: edu.nl/cmfu6

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Congratulations to Wim Hugo (our CTO) on his appointment as Head of Secretariat at EUDAT. Alongside his role at DANS, he will help strengthen European research data infrastructure and collaboration within EOSC, with many years of experience on this subject matter. Read more edu.nl/ppje4

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

From insect genomics to research data management. In our latest ‘5 minutes with the DANS Training Team’, Kim Ferguson shares how her background in life sciences, interest in accessibility and presentation skills come together in her work at DANS. Read the interview: edu.nl/7vknv

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

According to Dutch Data Prize winner Maarten Marx, making research data FAIR is not lot of work. His FAIR parliamentary dataset shows how data can create value for future research. Know a researcher or research team contributing to FAIR data? Nominate now for the Dutch Data Prize 2026: edu.nl/m3kmc

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

How do the TRUST principles translate into everyday practice? CESSDA has published a new brief explaining how the TRUST principles are embedded across its organisation and network of Service Providers. DANS'ers Maaike & Venkat contributed to the publication. Read more:

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

What makes a good training environment? Read the latest edition of 5 minutes with the DANS Training Team, where Training Coordinator Deborah Thorpe explains why it starts with understanding what participants need to learn with confidence. Read the interview: edu.nl/frj6k

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Do you know a researcher or research team that makes research data (and if apl. accompanying software) FAIR in an outstanding way? Nominations for the RDNL Dutch Data Prize 2026 are now open. Winners receive €3,500 to further improve the FAIRness of their research data. Nominate now: edu.nl/p6kex

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Registration for PIDfest 2026 is now open. DANS is proud to co-organise this international event on persistent identifiers and research infrastructure, taking place in Leiden from 27–29 October. Keynotes: Felienne Hermans, Camaron Neylon and Suze Kundu. Register now: edu.nl/68j4a

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

How do you navigate data sharing, data discovery, AI and new regulations in research? Join the Tilburg University Symposium: Data Dilemmas on 1 October and exchange experiences with researchers and support professionals. DANS will host a session on discovering SSH data. More info:

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Last week to apply for a position as Software Engineer at DANS. In this role you will develop FAIR data infrastructures and open science services in European projects such as EOSC Data Commons. You will work with Python, Linked Data and research data infrastructures. Apply by 6 July: edu.nl/efrdw

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

How are LLMs reshaping research in the history, philosophy and sociology of science? DANS contributed to 'Understanding Science with Large Language Models?' a chapter on AI, cultural heritage and research commons. Join the book launch on 16 July 17:00 CEST. More info: edu.nl/vhbgr

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The latest DataLink is out. Read about the DANS Open Day, our Senior Software Engineer vacancy, CESSDA at 50, autumn training opportunities and upcoming events. Read the newsletter and subscribe to receive future editions: edu.nl/3hwdq

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Join us on 29 June for the last online DANS Open Hour before the summer break. Our Data Station Managers are happy to help on questions about FAIR data, metadata, data sharing or research data management. After the summer, we’ll be back with new Open Hours in September. Register here: edu.nl/rbuuv

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the DANS Open Day 2026. From data curation and preservation to interoperability and AI, the day sparked valuable discussions and knowledge exchange. Missed the event or looking back on a session? Read the recap and access the slides: edu.nl/4xmcn 📷: Pim Rusch

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The 'There is Life After 10' event aims to bridge the gap between FAIR and TRUST, ensuring research data remains valuable not just today, but for decades to come. DANS is hosting two sessions on trustworthy repositories at this event on 25 June in The Hague. More info: edu.nl/ub4k9

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Looking to strengthen your research data support skills this autumn? RDNL offers two English-language training programmes: Essentials 4 Data Support and GDPR 4 Data Support. Learn alongside peers from across the Dutch research landscape. More information: edu.nl/t3huk

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

What skill will researchers need most in the future? In this video from the final PATTERN event, project partners reflect on a possible ninth transferable skill. Proud to see contributions from several DANS colleagues and the outcomes PATTERN delivered.

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Missing Transferable Skill for Researchers Revealed | PATTERN Horizon Europe posted on the topic | LinkedIn

What is the missing piece in a researcher’s toolkit? 🧩 At our final event, we asked policymakers, experts, and researchers a vital question: 👉 "Which, in your opinion, should be the ninth…

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

DANS is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (32–38 hours). Help develop FAIR data infrastructures and open science services in European projects such as EOSC Data Commons. In this hybrid role, you will work with Python, Linked Data and research data infrastructures. Apply by 6 July: edu.nl/4rmhw

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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The final preparations for the DANS Open Day are underway. Tomorrow, participants will explore topics ranging from FAIR and sensitive data to preservation and data policy, connect with experts and meet peers. We're looking forward to welcoming everyone. Who will we see tomorrow?

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