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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network

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Sonraí is an Irish data stewardship network. Our vision is a network of data stewards to promote and support the transition to a FAIR and open research data landscape.

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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
📍 Training & Networking Event 🏢 University of Galway, Hardiman Building 📅 Aug 31, 11am - 4pm For repository managers & supporters. Connect, share learnings, and discuss Open Repositories Ireland, AI, rights retention & CRIS. Join in-person/online: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/AMn8LxtZgA
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
What do employers really expect from Research Data Stewards? New study of 43 Data Steward job descriptions across 13 European countries, undertaken by Ruoxin Liu. Key findings and full report: lnkd.in/gvPEVgDw #DataStewardship #FAIRData #OpenScience #ResearchDataManagement #DataGovernance
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Open Consultation (until 25 June): Guidelines on Processing Personal Data for Scientific Research. The European Data Protection Board published draft guidelines on processing personal data. HPRA needs experts to engage, help review the draft and submit feedback. lnkd.in/dDXTtQyu
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
RESIN InfoShare exploring EOSC.ie project - designing the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Node for Ireland. Covers: - the journey so far, - other EOSC node learnings, - progress to date Tues 23-06-2026, 10-11am Register: bit.ly/4ezqe7Z eosc.ie resin.asiera.ie
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EOSC.ie – Designing the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Node for Ireland
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Data stewards - advocate for data stewardship with senior leaders and non-expert audiences. Join Sonraí, DANS, and CasDaR for a 2-hour masterclass. Build a compelling business case, Communicate complex ideas, Adapt approaches for different audiences, Gain stakeholder understanding. bit.ly/4ecruxA
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Sonraí, DANS & CaSDaR Masterclass - Advocacy Skills for Data Stewards
Join Sonraí, DANS, and CasDaR for a unique masterclass focused on effectively influencing stakeholders and advocating for data stewardship.
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The 2026 CONUL conference has officially been launched in Galway. Some presentations on data stewardship included in the programne: conference.conul.ie/programme-20... #CONUL26 #CONUL2026
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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
On 11 May our online Open Hour is back. A live Q&A session covering topics such as open science, data storage, and Research Data Management (RDM). Do you want to know how to make sensitive data FAIR, or which metadata standards you should use? Sign up now and get your answers: edu.nl/vxgym
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Open Press University of Sussex @openpress.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
We are excited to announce the launch of the brand new Open Research Bulletin! Aimed at anyone with an interest in open research, the ORB showcases expert comment, case studies, and practical tips for new researchers and experienced practitioners alike. www.journals.sussex.ac.uk/index.php/op...
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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
The Cultivating an Open Research Culture in the Humanities and Social Sciences project team recently published an article in the special issue, “Open Research for the Humanities and Social Sciences” of the Journal of Electronic Publishing: doi.org/10.3998/jep....
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Open Research in the Humanities | National Open Research Forum
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Interested in how libraries are adapting to changing user needs and emerging technologies? Join the LIR Annual Seminar 2026 on 13 May in Dublin (or online) as speakers explore AI literacy, futures literacy, climate literacy, digital literacy. Info & registration: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...
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LIR Annual Seminar 2026 | LIR Group
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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Thank you to all who have filled in our Research Monitoring Survey! If you haven’t had a chance to fill it in yet, there is still time to do so. We welcome responses from anyone in the sector interested in helping us strengthen and expand this national infrastructure. tinyurl.com/ytwza38c
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Research Monitoring Survey - National Open Access Monitor, Ireland · 2026
Please make sure to proceed to the final page and click Submit so that your responses are recorded. You can submit the survey even if you have only completed some sections.
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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
💡Sonraí, the Data Stewardship Network; Open Repositories Ireland (ORI) and the Irish Reproducibility Network (IRN) have teamed up to sign a Memorandum of Understanding that helps to strengthen Ireland’s Open Research ecosystem. Read more on the NORF website: norf.ie/new-collabor...
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New collaboration for NORF-funded Open Research networks in Ireland! | National Open Research Forum
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Welcome @zenobiewan.bsky.social PhD (NYU) to Sonraí Irish Data Stewardship Network as a postdoctoral researcher. Supported by NORF 2025 Open Research Fund, she’ll help evaluate our microcredential, conduct research & work on our Data Champions programme Looking forward to working with you, Zenobie!
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R-Ladies Remote @rladiesremote.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
💜 Thanks to everyone who joined "Working Smarter in R"! Great discussion on workflows, data & debugging ✨ Thanks to our panellists: @nrennie.bsky.social, Pao C., @meghansharris.bsky.social, Soraya C., @ivelasq3.bsky.social & @cghlewis.bsky.social 🙌 #RStats #RLadies
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Networking, experience sharing, training @NUIG Hardiman April 27th, 10am-3pm For repository managers & supporters, network, share recent learnings & contribute your vision for Open Repositories Ireland: forms.office.com/e/Nf9SKtd95b Linked Data, OA Monitor, OpenAIRE, COAR Notify, PURE/CRIS & more.
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Sonraí, Open Repositories Ireland & @irishrepronetwork.bsky.social signed an MOU! • Align activities with national Open Research strategies • Enhance collaboration, amplify impact across initiatives • Build capacity through shared expertise, training, resources datastewards.ie/open-researc...
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Crystal Lewis @cghlewis.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
I've been doing a lot of Mad Libs with my son lately, and I thought it would be fun to put one together with a data management theme. You can complete your own here: cghlewis.github.io/data_mgmt_ma...
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Jenny O'Neill @jennylibrarian.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
You can find out more about @sonrai.bsky.social's first microcredential at www.ucc.ie/en/dh5001/
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DH5001: Introduction to Data Stewardship | University College Cork
Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.
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Lisa DeBruine @debruine.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
The @ukrepro.bsky.social just published a new primer on computational reproducibility, authored by the CR special interest group, including yours truly! I hope it's useful for introducing people to the concept and convincing resource-holders to fund efforts to improve it. zenodo.org/records/1923...
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Increasing usefulness (and effort)

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1. Curated data available in a findable source (e.g., OSF)
2. Curated data permanently archived in a reputable archive

[Code logo]
1. Workflow documented in text or video for exact reproduction
2. Workflow coded or scripted for automatic reproduction
3. Code/scripts available in a findable source (e.g., GitHub)
4. Code/scripts permanently archived in a reputable archive

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1. Software and dependencies mentioned in a README
2. Specific versions of software and dependencies are mentioned
3. Software and dependencies provided or linked in permanent archive
4. Exact software and dependencies provided in a container

[Computer logo]
1. Computational environment (e.g., operating system) mentioned in a README
2. Exact computational environment provided in a container

[Hardware logo]
1. Hardware requirements  described in a README
2. Choose to use specific hardware  as agreed in your community
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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 26/03/2026
New guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence in the evaluation of ERC grant proposals. The aim is to safeguard the integrity of peer review while allowing limited use of AI where it does not compromise privacy or trust. Read more 👉 bit.ly/47HqTld
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ERC clarifies limits on AI use in grant evaluation
The ERC Scientific Council has adopted new guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence in the evaluation of grant proposals. The guidelines aim to safeguard the integrity of peer review while all...
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stephanie @stephaniechen.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Presentation slide from @jennylibrarian.bsky.social asking are you a data steward? (I'd argue the answer for everyone is yes...yes you are a data steward so check out @sonrai.bsky.social) #ASL2026
List of questions to help you answer the question: am I a data steward?
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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Working with hard-to-share data? The Beyond Personal Data project has developed three new guides offering practical guidance for (early-career) researchers in the SSH to help them navigate ethical, legal and practical challenges when sharing sensitive data. Find the guides here: edu.nl/anrgc
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Check out these really helpful guides by the folks over at DANS, and well done to all involved, they will no doubt be really helpful, especially for those in social sciences and humanities. dans.knaw.nl/en/news/work...
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Working with hard-to-share data? - DANS
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Darren Dahly @statsepi.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Every day is a good day for sharing one of the most useful papers about research data ever written. PLEASE get your people to understand and follow this advice. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Data Organization in Spreadsheets
Karl W. Broman
& Kara H. Woo
Pages 2-10 | Received 01 Jun 2017, Accepted author version posted online: 29 Sep 2017, Published online: 24 Apr 2018

    1. Introduction
    2. Be Consistent
    3. Choose Good Names for Things
    4. Write Dates as YYYY-MM-DD
    5. No Empty Cells
    6. Put Just One Thing in a Cell
    7. Make it a Rectangle
    8. Create a Data Dictionary
    9. No Calculations in the Raw Data Files
    10. Do Not Use Font Color or Highlighting as Data
    11. Make Backups
    12. Use Data Validation to Avoid Errors
    13. Save the Data in Plain Text Files

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Spreadsheets are widely used software tools for data entry, storage, analysis, and visualization. Focusing on the data entry and storage aspects, this article offers practical recommendations for organizing spreadsheet data to reduce errors and ease later analyses. The basic principles are: be consistent, write dates like YYYY-MM-DD, do not leave any cells empty, put just one thing in a cell, organize the data as a single rectangle (with subjects as rows and variables as columns, and with a single header row), create a data dictionary, do not include calculations in the raw data files, do not use font color or highlighting as data, choose good names for things, make backups, use data validation to avoid data entry errors, and save the data in plain text files.
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Want to work remotely with the University Library at UiT, The Arctic University of Norway? Call for Expressions of Interest for working on the EU Projects FIDELIS and EOSC EDEN: nettskjema.no/a/603699#/pa... The job is full-time (100%) and temporary until 31 December 2027.
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Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) – Two Temporary UiT Positions in the EU Projects FIDELIS and EOSC EDEN - Nettskjema
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Choose one of these upcoming outreach events to find out more about @DARIAH-IE's activities and supports for the Irish research community: dariah.ie/wordpress/da... There will be plenty of time for attendees to ask questions and all are encouraged to join the meetings with a cuppa !
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DARIAH-IE Introduces…
As part of DARIAH-IE’s outreach efforts for 2026 we will be hosting a number of online meetings, specifically tailored toward members of the Irish researcher community. The format will be inf…
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Pádraig Mac Aodhgáin (Patrick Egan), PhD @padraigmaca.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
A close(ish) timelined set of photos of a great day on 10th Feb, where we launched the Intro to Data Stewardship (DS) microcred @ucclibrary.bsky.social Packed with inspiration around DS & we even snuck in some fun DS games from Tycho Hofstra. Thank you all for coming along, onwards and upwards🏆
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Our very own Jenny O'Neill presenting at the 20th International Digital Curation Conference about our new microcredential in Data Stewardship which is now up and running at University College Cork. Well done Jenny, flying the flag for innovative training and sustainable communities!
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Great start to the in-person day organised by Sonraí, where we are launching the microcredential Introduction to Data Stewardship, and it is a full house!
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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) @dri.ie · 10/02/2026
Continuing our celebration of #LoveDataWeek, DRI staff are heading to Cork for a data stewardship networking event hosted by @sonrai.bsky.social. The afternoon panel will discuss disciplinary differences, a topic we covered in a (still relevant?) 2023 report: dri.ie/news/discipl...
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Disciplinary Perspectives on Gaps in Open Science Support in Europe - Digital Repository of Ireland
The Digital Repository of Ireland is pleased to share some highlights from our recent work in the EOSC Future project exploring disciplinary engagement with the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) in c...
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
A great launch for the IRN yesterday @irishrepronetwork.bsky.social (irishrn.org) at University of Limerick, and an enjoyable morning which brought into focus the subject of reproducibility and transparency for research areas across the academy. Big thanks and well done to Dermot, Martina and all.
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
New job posting just listed! Job Title: Postdoctoral researcher, Sonraí Irish Data Stewardship Network Reporting to: Ruth Geraghty Contract/Duration: 11 months (corrected) Remuneration: €46,805 per annum Closing Date: 27th January 2026 To apply, visit: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/401262
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
News shared from the @dri.ie about our microcredential, míle buíochas! So good to see this reaching far and wide: dri.ie/news/sonrai-... Reminder: Next Fri 12th December will be the final day that we accept bursary applications for this new course. Get in touch if interested: researchdata@ucc.ie.
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Are you involved in health research or social care research? Check this out. Great work being done by OHRIN (Open Health Research Ireland Network). This is a practitioner network committed to advancing open health research.
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DARIAH-IE @dariahie.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
💶 Bursary Deadline 💶 A reminder that the Sonraí microcredential 'Introduction to Data Stewardship' deadline for bursary applications is Friday the 12th of December at 5pm. 🔗 Bursary Info: buff.ly/sT5ZNYR 🔗 Course Info: buff.ly/zuGycwk
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
A reminder to all that the deadline for bursaries for the new Sonraí microcredential (Introduction to Data Stewardship) is Friday 12th of December at 5pm. If you are thinking of doing this course, please do get in touch!
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Darren Dahly @statsepi.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
We had Dr Rita Santos from @nrin-integrity.bsky.social visit us in Cork and they really do have a lot of impressive work going on. cc @sonrai.bsky.social @dermotlynott.bsky.social
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
More on our microcredential, this time HEAnet! Interested? Closing date: 25th Jan 2026 Apply: lnkd.in/eg5njqXq Get in touch: researchdata@ucc.ie hashtag#datastewards hashtag#datastewardship hashtag#openresearch hashtag#microcredential hashtag#FAIRdata hashtag#CARE www.heanet.ie/news/heanet-...
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
HRB Clinical Research Facility at UCC looking to hire an Information Systems Manager. The ideal person will have a strong background in REDCap software and an IT background. More info: my.corehr.com/pls/uccrecru... Please pass this info on to interested colleagues or within your networks.
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Reminder of this event today, should be a good one, registration below. #FAIRdata #marinedata #openresearch
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
UCC's FAIR Data Forum – Establishing a Data Culture Using Frameworks to Navigate the Waves of Marine Data. Online on the 21st of November 12.30 to 13.30pm. More about The Marine Insitute and FAIR: datascience.codata.org/articles/10.... Register for the event here: libcal.ucc.ie/calendar/Eve...
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Establishing a Data Culture Using Frameworks to Navigate the Waves of Marine Data | Data Science Journal
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Introduction to Data Stewardship Microcredential (DH5001) has just launched at UCC (online/in-person). Duration: 13 weeks Closing date for applications: 25th Jan 2026 Starting: 9 Feb 2026 Cost: €1000 Practical, professional skills in research data management. Register: www.ucc.ie/en/dh5001/
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Darren Dahly @statsepi.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Amazing progress from @sonrai.bsky.social on the Introduction to Data Stewardship microcredit. Big congrats to the team involved. Please consider including this small cost into your grant applications to ensure your research team is well trained. www.ucc.ie/en/dh5001/
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DH5001: Introduction to Data Stewardship | University College Cork
Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Well deserved, congrats Dermot!
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Last Thursday on the first day of NORFest, we witnessed some fascinating insights into work being done on open research in Ireland and internationally. Pics from NORFest 2025 below. Big thanks to NORF and all involved. More info: norf.ie/news-2/norfe... #NORFest2025 #openresearch
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Glad to support this event, check out the Sonraí merch! "The Marine Institute celebrated World Digital Preservation Day #WDPD yesterday! This year’s theme, “Why Preserve?”, encourages us to highlight the importance of long-term preservation of our marine data." Pics with thanks to Sarah Flynn
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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
IReL is kicking off Friday's #NORFest2025 sessions, with a full house for a workshop on "The Next Phase of Open Research Monitoring in Ireland: Community Priorities and Practice" - with presentations from @openaire.bsky.social, @sonrai.bsky.social, ABOARD, & MOSS-I @norfireland.bsky.social
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
At #NORFest2025 on Fri Nov 7th, a community engagement workshop will showcase Sonraí with our very own Junwen Luo under "The Next Phase of Open Research Monitoring in Ireland: Community Priorities and Practice". Best of luck, Junwen! See the full list of events here: norf.ie/news-2/norfe...
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NORFest 2025 Programme | National Open Research Forum
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Great start to #NORFest at the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin, and check out this physical version of Sonraí's recently published guide at the front desk! Navigating Open Research - A Guide for Early Career Reseachers! More info and download here: lnkd.in/e3AQRS9y
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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Want to know more about Sonraí's next phase, where we transition to a self-sustaining national project? Our latest blog post has you covered👍 lnkd.in/ehMJwmtM hashtag#openresearch hashtag#norf hashtag#datastewardship hashtag#datamanagement
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