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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📣 HMC Conference 2027 – From Metadata to Meaning How does metadata create meaning in research? Join us 10–12 March 2027 at #KIT Karlsruhe to explore how metadata makes research data understandable, connected & reusable by people and machines. #HMCConference2027 #HMC2027 @kit.edu @helmholtz.de

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Don’t miss our next #HMC Open Office Hour! Talk directly to metadata experts and get tailored advice. Participation is free and open to everyone. 📅 When: 01/10/2026 🔗 Registration: helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/hmc-o... We look forward to welcoming you! #HMC_OpenOffice @helmholtz.de

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HMC Open Office Hour – HMC Hub Information | Metadata Support

Join the HMC Open Office Hour on 1 October 2026, with HMC Hub Information. Free expert advice on metadata for researchers, data managers, developers, and all working with research data.

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek Point Source: Spatial volume which has negligible extent, and from where particles or radiation originate and are emitted in all directions. You can view the full entry here: emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-poin... #EMGlossary

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Working with data, code, images or metadata? Join the virtual Helmholtz Platforms Roadshow on Nov 24 and discover the support portfolio from Helmholtz Imaging, Helmholtz AI, HIDA, HIFIS & HMC. 🕚️ 11:00–12:30 PM CET 💻️ Online More info: 👉️ helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/helmh... @helmholtz.de

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Data Science Unlocked: Helmholtz Platforms Roadshow

Do you work with scientific data? Then don't miss the virtual Helmholtz Platform Roadshow on November 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM, organised by the five Helmholtz Information and Data Science Platforms.

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek Detector Moving Time: Moving Time during which either the position or the orientation of a Detector is altered. You can view the full entry here: emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-dete... #EMGlossary

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek Wait Time: Time Period in which no data are acquired. You can view the full entry here: emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-wait... #EMGlossary

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Save the date: #HMCConference2027 📅 10–12 March 2027 at #KIT in #Karlsruhe Under the theme “From Metadata to Meaning”, we’ll explore how metadata turns research data into knowledge that can be understood, connected & reused – by people and machines. #HMC2027 1/2

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#HMC Hub Matter is at #SNIB2026! Today, our colleagues will present “Metadata Catalogs in a FAIR Data Space” during the poster session from 16:30–18:15 h (📍 Mi100 | Contribution 370). At the conference? Come by & talk metadata and FAIR research data with us! 👋

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek Dose: A quantity which quantifies the number of particles transitioning through a defined area. You can view the full entry here: emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-dose #EMGlossary

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🧱 Metadata really is for everyone! At the #HZB Open Day, our LEGO metadata challenge attracted visitors of all ages – from small children to retirees. Everyone could experience the same thing: better context & more precise information make a big difference. That’s #Metadata in action!

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Don’t miss our next #HMC Open Office Hour! Talk directly to metadata experts and get tailored advice. Participation is free and open to everyone. 📅 When: 03/09/2026 🔗 Registration: helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/hmc-o... We look forward to welcoming you! #HMC_OpenOffice @helmholtz.de

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HMC Open Office Hour – HMC Hub Energy | Metadata Support

Join the HMC Open Office Hour on 3 September 2026, with HMC Hub Energy. Free expert advice on metadata for researchers, data managers, developers, and all working with research data.

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

📣 More time to contribute to #TEACHconf! The Call for Abstracts has been extended until 18 Sept 2026. Submit a workshop, talk or poster and share your experiences & ideas on teaching and training in scientific contexts ➡️ helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/teach-6 More on what’s already planned 👇

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TEACH 6: Talking about Education Across Communities at Helmholtz - live in Berlin

Join us in Berlin from 1 - 3 December 2026 for the sixth edition of the "Talking about Education Across Communities at Helmholtz" (TEACH) community conference!

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Helmholtz Imaging @helmholtzimaging.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

One week left to register 👉 events.hifis.net/event/3675/ Learn how to spot image dataset issues, explore metadata and distributions, and use PixelPatrol as a practical support tool. When? Sept 10+17 Where? Online Free for @helmholtz.de & HIDA partners @helmholtzai.bsky.social #helmholtzimaging

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek Frame: An array of data which represents a coherent and discrete set of time. You can view the full entry here: emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-frame #EMGlossary

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🧱 Our LEGO metadata challenge is back! Tomorrow, #HMC Hub Matter will be at the #HZB Open Day in Berlin-Wannsee. Can you build the right LEGO figure from a vague description? Come try it – and see what good metadata can change. 📍 HZB | 14:00–20:00 #Metadata #FAIRData Photo: HZB/M. Setzpfandt

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PID Network Deutschland @pidnetworkde.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Die PID-Roadmap für Deutschland ist da!🚀 Unser strategischer Fahrplan zur nachhaltigen Verankerung von Persistent Identifier in Wissenschaft & Kultur spricht 5 konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen aus. ➡️https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21703674 #PIDs @datacite.org @helmholtzosoffice.bsky.social

Die PID-Roadmap zeigt, wie PIDs in Deutschland zukünftig weiterentwickelt werden können.

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek Detector Pixel Size: Area which is covered by one Detector Pixel. You can view the full entry here: emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-dete... #EMGlossary

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

HMC at IJCAI-ECAI 2026 in Bremen! 👋 Together with @helmholtzai.bsky.social & @helmholtzimaging.bsky.social, we’re at our joint #Helmholtz booth. Come by and talk to us about #Metadata, #FAIRdata & #interoperable data a and why they matter for AI-ready research. @ijcai.org #IJCAI2026 #ECAI2026

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Helmholtz Imaging @helmholtzimaging.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Are you a @helmholtz.de employee & got an imaging challenge? Bring it to our Roadshow at @dlr-next.bsky.social! 📅 Sept 1, 10:00–11:30 📍 DLR Cologne Meet our experts & learn how Helmholtz Imaging can support your research (at no cost). Register👉 events.hifis.net/event/4475/ Image: Markus Bachmann

Promotional banner for the Helmholtz Imaging Roadshow featuring a color-coded elevation map with mountains, valleys, and a river. Large white text reading “Helmholtz Imaging Roadshow” is displayed over the map, with white corner markers framing the composition.

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Don’t miss our next #HMC Open Office Hour! Talk directly to metadata experts and get tailored advice. Participation is free and open to everyone. 📅 When: 20/08/2026 🔗 Registration: helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/hmc-o... We look forward to welcoming you! #HMC_OpenOffice @helmholtz.de

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HMC Open Office Hour – HMC Hub Earth & Environment | Metadata Support

Join the HMC Open Office Hour on August 20, 2026, with HMC Hub Earth & Environment. Free expert advice on metadata for researchers, data managers, developers, and all working with research data.

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek Sample Environment Pressure: The pressure which a Specimen is exposed to locally. You can view the full entry here: emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-samp... #EMGlossary

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek Kikuchi Diffraction: Electron Diffraction during which, in a sequential order, electrons of the Incident Beam are inelastically scattered, form a Point Source inside the Specimen, and leave the Specimen through Bragg Diffraction.

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🚀 REDataNet is up and running! With a kick-off and ~ 30 representatives from academia, government agencies, organizations, and companies, the #HMCproject REDataNet started. The focus is on improving collaboration and #interoperability of location #metadata for renewable energy facilities.

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The HMC Community is moving to Matrix. Our public Mattermost area HMC Public will become the new HMC Community Space. Starting on 7 July 2026, community communication will take place on Matrix. Mattermost will be discontinued on 15 July 2026. How to join: helmholtz-metadaten.de/news/hmc-com...

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HMC Community Chat Moves from Mattermost to Matrix

The HMC Community is moving from Mattermost to Matrix. Learn how to join the new HMC Community Space, save your recovery key, and continue exchanging with the community.

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Registration is open for “Fundamentals of Scientific Metadata for Health” Our July edition includes expert sessions on FAIR data in practice and the Helmholtz Knowledge Graph alongside hands-on training in scientific metadata. 📅 7–8 July 2026 🖥 Online Registration: events.hifis.net/event/3626

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Fundamentals of Scientific Metadata - For Health

Fundamentals of Scientific Metadata for Health This course introduces foundational concepts of scientific metadata and FAIR alignment. Participants gain both conceptual understanding and practical ori...

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

How can FAIR data support AI and digital twins for the energy transition? The new PAINT database, published in Nature Energy, provides open operational data for solar power tower plants. The Details: 📄 Paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41... 🌐 Website: paint-database.org

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PAINT – FAIR Concentrating Solar Power Plant Database

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Still thinking about applying for the HMC Project Call 2026? Join the HMC Project Welcome Event to discover new ideas in #Metadata & #FAIRdata, connect with the teams + get inspired before the application deadline on 06/072026. 📅 30 June 2026 | Online 👉 events.hifis.net/event/4073 #HMCprojects

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HMC Projects 2025 – Welcome Meeting

Welcome Meeting for the HMC Project Cohort 2025 On 30 June 2026, the newly funded projects from the HMC Project Call 2025 will present their visions, goals, and planned contributions to the Helmholtz ...

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek Beam: A group of particles which move, on average, in a common direction. You can view the full entry here: emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-beam #EMGlossary

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EM Glossary Explorer - Term

Electron Microscopy Glossary Explorer - Term Page

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Don’t miss our next #HMC Open Office Hour! Talk directly to metadata experts and get tailored advice. Participation is free and open to everyone. 📅 When: 25/06/2026 🔗 Registration: helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/hmc-o... We look forward to welcoming you! #HMC_OpenOffice @helmholtz.de

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HMC Open Office Hour – HMC Hub AST | Metadata Support

Join the HMC Open Office Hour on 25 June 2026, with HMC Hub Aeronautics, Space and Transport (AST). Free expert advice on metadata for researchers, data managers, developers, and all working with rese...

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Helmholtz Imaging @helmholtzimaging.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Join Helmholtz #imagingweek2026 in Leipzig from Nov 9–12! Register now & contribute to workshops, talks, posters or BYOIC – Bring Your Own Imaging Challenge 👉 bit.ly/HI-Imaging-Week-26 Submissions: Jun 15–Sep 16, 2026 @helmholtz.de @helmholtzai.bsky.social @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social #imaging

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek Probe Current: Electrical current which arrives at the Specimen. You can view the full entry here: emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-prob... #EMGlossary

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

⏰ Reminder: Meet the new HMC project cohort! On 30 June 2026, the 7 new projects funded through the #HMC Project Call 2025 will present their ideas, visions, and planned contributions to the #Helmholtz community. 📅 30 June 2026 | Online 👉 events.hifis.net/event/4073 #FAIRdata #HMCprojects

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek Pixel Size: Measure which corresponds to the dimensions represented by one Pixel. You can view the full entry here: emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-pixe... #EMGlossary

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Call for Abstracts: TEACH 6 is open! Do you teach, facilitate or develop trainings? Share your experiences, methods, tools and lessons learned with the Helmholtz learning community. 📅 Submit until 4 Sept 2026 ➡️ More details: helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/teach-6 #TEACHconf @helmholtz.de

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TEACH 6: Talking about Education Across Communities at Helmholtz - live in Berlin

Join us in Berlin from 1 - 3 December 2026 for the sixth edition of the "Talking about Education Across Communities at Helmholtz" (TEACH) community conference!

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🎉 That's a wrap for #HAICON26! Many thanks to everyone who helped make #HAICON26 such a great event. We leave Munich with new ideas, new connections and plenty of inspiration. As we pack up the #HMC booth and head home, one thing stands out: Metadata is definitely not a niche topic anymore. 1/3

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🌧️ Another rainy morning in Munich – but a busy day at the HMC booth! Day 2 of #HAICON26 brought many great conversations with researchers, data experts and infrastructure providers from across disciplines. One topic clearly stood out: #KnowledgeGraphs 1/3

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Don’t miss our next #HMC Open Office Hour! Talk directly to metadata experts and get tailored advice. Participation is free and open to everyone. 📅 When: 11/06/2026 🔗 Registration: helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/hmc-o... We look forward to welcoming you! #HMC_OpenOffice @fz-juelich.de @kit.edu

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HMC Open Office Hour – HMC Hub Information | Metadata Support

Join the HMC Open Office Hour on 11 June 2026, with HMC Hub Information. Free expert advice on metadata for researchers, data managers, developers, and all working with research data.

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

🌧️ Rainy start, inspiring day. #HAICON26 kicked off and our #HMC booth was already busy from the very beginning. Great conversations with visitors from @Helmholtz Centers, universities & people from Germany + beyond about #FAIRdata, #Metadata, #Interoperability, #KnowledgeGraphs & #Training. 1/3

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Join us today at Poster Session I (14:00–16:00, JOIN Lounge): Our #HMC colleague Santiago Casas Castro #DLR will present: “M²S³OM-graph: A Hybrid Deterministic-LLM Pipeline for Automated Metadata Crosswalk Extraction and Graph-Grounded Interoperability”. #Metadata #KnowledgeGraphs #LLM #FAIRData

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

One lesson from #LNDW2026: People may not know the term “metadata” – but after 10 minutes of a LEGO challenge, they usually know why metadata matter. 🧱✨ Thanks to everyone who stopped by our #HMC table at #HZB in #Berlin!

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🚀 We're heading to #HAICON26! From 8–11 June, the Helmholtz AI Conference brings the #AIforScience community together in Munich. Our #HMC colleagues are on site with a booth, HMC merchandise & plenty of opportunities to talk about metadata, interoperability, FAIR data, and AI-enabled research.

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek Extraction Voltage: Voltage which is utilised to create an electric field that draws particles from the Source. You can view the full entry here: emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-extraction-voltage #EMGlossary

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Metadata meets LEGO! 🧱✨ Tomorrow we're bringing our interactive metadata table back to the Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften 2026 #LNDW2026 at #HZB in #Berlin. 📍 HZB Adlershof 📆 6 June 6 2026 | 🕔 17:00–00:00 Curious what to expect? Here's a glimpse of last year's metadata-meets-LEGO challenge 👇

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Climate and environmental data can only support future research if it remains accessible and understandable. Our spokesperson Sören Lorenz spoke with #NDR Schleswig-Holstein about efforts to safeguard vulnerable research datasets. Read more: www.ndr.de/nachrichten/... #FAIRData @ndr.de

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"Ich träume nicht von Donald Trump" - Informatiker aus Kiel rettet Daten vor US-Regierung

Donald Trump hält nicht viel vom Klimawandel. Weltweit wichtige Forschungsdaten drohen gelöscht zu werden. Am GEOMAR in Kiel blickt man "sehr erschrocken" Richtung USA - und will die Daten retten.

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek Focal Plane: Plane which is perpendicular to the optical axis and includes the Focal Point. You can view the full entry here: emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-foca... #EMGlossary

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Don’t miss our next #HMC Open Office Hour! Talk directly to metadata experts and get tailored advice. Participation is free and open to everyone. 📅 When: 28/05/2026 🔗 Registration: helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/hmc-o... We look forward to welcoming you! #HMC_OpenOffice @dkfz.bsky.social

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HMC Open Office Hour – HMC Hub Health | Metadata Support

Join the HMC Open Office Hour on 28 May 2026, with HMC Hub Health. Free expert advice on metadata for researchers, data managers, developers, and all working with research data.

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Helmholtz Imaging @helmholtzimaging.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

📢 Reminder: The next info session for the Helmholtz Imaging Project Call 2026 takes place on June 2! Learn more about the funding opportunity (up to €500k + €100k), application process & matchmaking possibilities. 🕙 10–11:30 CEST More 👉 bit.ly/HI-Project-C... #imaging #datascience @helmholtz.de

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Thinking about applying for the HMC Project Call 2026? Join our 2nd info event to learn more, ask questions and connect with potential partners: • Q&A • Networking • Optional idea pitches Date: 03.06.2026 Details: helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/infor... #HMCproject @helmholtzimaging.bsky.social

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HMC Project Call 2026 Info Event – Learn, Connect & Apply

Join the HMC Project Call 2026 info event. Learn about funding, connect with partners, and refine your project idea.

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Working with research data in health? Our online training “Fundamentals of Scientific Metadata for Health” introduces structured metadata concepts and #FAIR principles. 📅 7-8 July 2026 | Online 👉 helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/funda... Free for #Helmholtz employees. #HMCtraining @dkfz.bsky.social

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July 7-8, 2026: Fundamentals of Scientific Metadata - for Health | HMC

Introductory HMC trainings course July 7-8 2026 on scientific metadata, FAIR principles, and JSON-based research data annotation for health researchers.

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek Electron Beam: A Beam which consists of electrons. You can view the full entry here: emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-elec... #EMGlossary

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