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

Another highlight: strong HMC contributions to the Sample Type Classification WG – from FAIR AIMS & IGSN to SEPIA and shared classifications. Favourite quote: “Metadata is a journey!” ❤️ Thanks #RDA & #UKRI for three inspiring days! @researchdataall.bsky.social

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

That’s a wrap on #RDAPlenary27! 🌍 Day 3 started with a thought-provoking discussion on data resilience – from sustainable infrastructures & funding to geopolitics, community needs and AI. A strong reminder that keeping research data accessible requires long-term commitment.

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

HMC highlight: Our colleague’s pitch on FAIR Digital Objects for machine-actionable metadata sparked lively discussion on PIDs, implementation & collaboration. Another takeaway: FAIR is key – but so are trust, federation, UX & community. #RDA @researchdataall.bsky.social @rdaeurope.bsky.social

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

Day 2 at #RDAPlenary27 focused on sustainable research infrastructures, AI-ready data & interoperability. A recurring message: building infrastructure is only half the job – long-term commitment, governance and investment matter just as much.

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

#DSS2026 starts today at GEOMAR in Kiel, where the Earth & Environment data science community comes together around AI & Earth Systems & AI-ready data as Infrastructure. We, the 5 Helmholtz Information & Data Science Platforms – Helmholtz AI, HIDA, HIFIS, Helmholtz Imaging & HMC – will be there!

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Research, tools, infrastructures & practical approaches are welcome as talks, posters or demo posters across topics from semantics and knowledge graphs to workflows, AI & Open Science. 📅 Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 ➡️ events.hifis.net/event/4564/p... @helmholtzai.bsky.social @helmholtzimaging.bsky.social

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HMC Conference 2027

HMC Conference 2027 – From Metadata to Meaning How does metadata create meaning in research? The HMC Conference 2027, taking place 10–12 March 2027 at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Ka...

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

📣 Call for Abstracts – #HMCConference2027 Data alone does not tell the whole story. How does metadata provide context, reveal relationships and turn information into meaning? Share your perspective at From Metadata to Meaning.

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A great first day at #RDAPlenary27 in London! 🌍 Inspiring opening, discussions on sustainable research infrastructures & FAIR practices – followed by a lively poster reception.#HMC joined with contributions on #PIDs, interoperability & sustainable #FAIRdata ecosystems. @researchdataall.bsky.social

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

HMC is heading to #RDAPlenary26 in London! 🌍 From 6–8 Oct, we’ll join the global #ResearchData community under the theme “Shaping a global open research commons”. 📌 Find us Tue, 17:00–18:30 at the Poster Reception with our HMC poster on building a sustainable #FAIRdata ecosystem. See you there! 👋

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek Specimen: A physical entity which contains material intended to be investigated. You can view the full entry here: emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-spec... #EMGlossary

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#Helmholtz-AI · #HIDA · #HIFIS · #Helmholtz-Imaging · #HMC Together, we support research with expertise, services, infrastructure & training across AI, data science, software, imaging and metadata. At #DSS2026? Come meet us 👋 @helmholtzai.bsky.social @helmholtzimaging.bsky.social

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Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration @helmholtzhmc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We’re heading to #DSS2026 at #GEOMAR in Kiel, 8–9 Oct! 🌊 This year’s focus: AI & Earth Systems and AI-ready data as Infrastructure. And the five #Helmholtz Information & Data Science Platforms will be there together 👇

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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

Researchers, data stewards, infrastructure providers, centre operators & others: join us to exchange ideas & explore metadata’s role in interoperability and trustworthy research. 🔔 Conference website + Call for Abstracts coming in early October. @helmholtz.de @kit.edu @helmholtzimaging.bsky.social

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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

The #TEACH6 programme is taking shape! 🎉 Already lined up: • Problem-Based Learning workshop by Christoph Sprung • Intercultural Teaching & Learning workshop by Katharina Bonyhádi • Keynote by Stephan Krusche ➡️ events.hifis.net/event/4023/p... @helmholtz.de @helmholtzimaging.bsky.social

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TEACH 6

The sixth edition of the "Talking about Education Across Communities at Helmholtz" (TEACH) community conference will take place from December 01-03, 2026 – live in Berlin! The TEACH conference is a pa...

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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

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

Great to be here together! 🙌 Come by and say hi – we’re looking forward to many more conversations at our joint booth today!

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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

Many thanks to #HIFIS for the fantastic support as well as @helmholtzai.bsky.social for their helpful overview articles @helmholtz.de @helmholtzimaging.bsky.social

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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

A great collaboration with Helmholtz AI, KIT and DLR and an important step for data-driven research on renewable energy systems. ☀️⚡ @helmholtzai.bsky.social @kit.edu @dlr-en.bsky.social

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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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