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On 25 Sept, join a hands-on FAIR implementation Writing Sprint for SSH in Utrecht or online (10:00–18:00). Share your expertise and help build the Action Plan for better FAIR data practices. For RDM pros, researchers & policy makers. Sign up here: edu.nl/dvnky

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Working with sensitive or hard-to-share data in SSH? We've developed open training materials based on real case studies – and we’d love to see them reused (materials are available on Zenodo under a CC-BY licence). Read all about it in our blog post: edu.nl/7mbnj

Join us on 16 Sept in Utrecht for the DataverseNL 10-year event. Take part in workshops on CoreTrustSeal certification, meaningful metrics, FAIR data & more. Full programme & registration: edu.nl/9w4bu
#DataverseNL10 #RDM #OpenScience

What’s new in data? This edition of DataLink highlights GDPR training, the first RDA Annual Summit in Europe, DANS training materials for reuse & TDCC event updates. Don’t miss out — sign up for future issues.
👉 edu.nl/t6mc8

The Wegwijzer Certificering helps digital repositories on the path to CoreTrustSeal certification — supporting trustworthiness and long-term digital preservation. Join the workshop on 16 September at DataverseNL.
👉 edu.nl/9w4bu

RDA Europe Annual Summit 18 Nov 2025, Paris—Join us to collaborate on research data solutions, showcase regional successes, and align with EU data priorities. Free registration open here: edu.nl/udpft

Register now: GDPR 4 Data Support (EN) by RDNL.
For data supporters looking to strengthen their understanding of GDPR in research.
• Interactive sessions
• GDPR experts
• Peer learning
• Assignments
• Online modules
🗓 2 Oct & 13 Nov, @DANS
💶 €895 excl. VAT
🎓 Certificate
👉 edu.nl/bbgky

How does European data management work? What is DANS’s role? Students from the University of Washington explored these questions during their visit as part of the iSchool Netherlands: Dutch Design programme — and learned about collaboration, open science, and AI. Read more: edu.nl/6nrka

As part of SSHOC-NL, DANS contributes to better SSH data deposit and discovery. New deliverables outline improved workflows and alignment of discovery portals ODISSEI and Ineo, boosting FAIR use of sensitive SSH data. More info: edu.nl/9vdxk

Are you looking for training materials on research data management, the FAIR principles or open science? DANS provides lesson plans, slides, and more via Zenodo — all openly licensed, reusable, and citable.
Find out more and explore our resources here: edu.nl/v869m
#RDM #FAIRdata #Zenodo

Vacancy at DANS: Software Engineer / Technical Project Manager. Work on FAIR data tools, metadata services, and EOSC projects. Combine hands-on development with EU project coordination. Application deadline: 11 August. Full details: edu.nl/g6t9n

Have your say on the draft CoreTrustSeal Requirements for 2026–2028!

The updated version (v04.00) is open for comment until 15 Aug 2025.
Help shape trusted digital repository standards — survey takes ~20 mins.

🔗 edu.nl/8q6a6
#CoreTrustSeal #OpenScience #FAIRdata #DigitalRepositories

Be part of the 5th National Open Science Festival on 24 Oct in Groningen! The day features interactive sessions, an info market, and opportunities to explore open science tools, policies and community initiatives. 🔗 edu.nl/bytty

Save the date: RDA in NL community meet-up on 3 Sept 2025 at DANS & NWO.

Morning: RDA WG/IG/CoP showcase
Afternoon: talks by Hilary Hanahoe, Rosie Hicks, Morane Gruenpeter, and Margriet Miedema.

Lunch & borrel included!
Register now: buff.ly/vM5r54T

#OpenScience #ResearchData

Just starting in RDM or supporting researchers with data? Join the Essentials 4 Data Support course by RDNL (in English). The course runs from 18 Sept to 11 Nov 2025, with in-person days at TU Delft & SURF Utrecht. Info & registration 👉 edu.nl/wcmqk
#researchdata #rdm #training

ODISSEI invites RDM professionals to a hybrid Writing Sprint on FAIR. Help shape an action plan by addressing key bottlenecks across roles, infra, lifecycle, and rewards. Join online or in Utrecht on 25 Sept. Limited on-site spots. Register: edu.nl/4htpc

Join the GORC Interest and Working Groups for a key workshop, co-organised by DANS' honorary fellow Andrew Treloar. A call on adopters & service providers to help shape the next stage of global research commons.
📅 21–25 July,
📍 Lorentz Centre, Leiden
Register here: edu.nl/j4cq4

Exactly 40 years after she applied, Marion Wittenberg is retiring. Her contributions as a data bridge-builder have helped shape DANS’ mission for data archiving and reusability. “Growing DataverseNL is something I’m really proud of.”
📖 Read her story: edu.nl/x9tfr

Our DataLink has updates on the CoreTrustSeal community review, smarter SSH data infrastructure, the TDCC-SSH Challenge Call, and the global Open Research Commons event. We also mark a special moment in DANS history - the retirement of Marion Wittenberg. Read 'End of an Era'.
👉 Sign up: edu.nl/t6mc8

NPSO Day 2025 is next week! Explore AI’s role in survey research with expert talks on chatbots, AI-driven market research, and machine learning quality frameworks. Join the open discussion and networking on 3 July in Rotterdam. Free, but please register now: edu.nl/47gtg
#AI #Surveys #NPSO

New date: Celebration of 10 year DataverseNL - DANS

🎉 The DataverseNL turns 10. Join us on 16 Sept to celebrate a decade of open data. Sessions on FAIR data, CoreTrustSeal, meaningful metrics and RDM infrastructure - plus a keynote on sustaining open data. Rescheduled due to the rail strike. Please re-register: edu.nl/9w4bu

Stylised illustration of the DANS Data Station Archaeology. A cracked archaeological pot with zigzag patterns, surrounded by abstract circular lines and a magnifying glass symbol, representing archaeological research and analysis.

The DANS Data Station Archaeology is currently offline today (Monday 23 June) for scheduled maintenance.

We're working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly — the service will be back later today.

Thanks for bearing with us while we carry out some essential updates.

Stylised illustration of the DANS Data Station Archaeology. A cracked archaeological pot with zigzag patterns, surrounded by abstract circular lines and a magnifying glass symbol, representing archaeological research and analysis.

🛠️ On Monday 23 June, the DANS Data Station Archaeology will be temporarily offline due to scheduled maintenance.
We’re making some necessary updates behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly.

It will be back up the same day. Thanks in advance for your understanding and patience!

CoreTrustSeal is revising its Requirements for 2026–2028. A draft version is now open for public review. Contribute via a brief questionnaire by 15 August—responses will help shape the final version. The updated criteria will come into effect on 1 January 2026.
Details & survey: edu.nl/8q6a6

DARIAH 2025 kicks off today in Göttingen! Expect insights on digital preservation, textual analysis, and data-driven historiography. DANS’ Jetze Touber shares work on Oral History infrastructure in a CLARIAH-NL & SSHOC-NL panel. #DARIAH2025 edu.nl/3x9km

The TTRAM webinar is tomorrow, 17 June, 12:00–13:30, exploring trust attributes for EOSC repositories. If you’ve registered, please join us. FIDELIS is developing TTRAM to clarify trustworthy repository criteria and support aligned practices. More info & last-minute registration: edu.nl/pvjge

Only 400 spots!
Join the National Open Science Festival 2025 in Groningen before it fills up.
Submit your session, info booth or poster by 30 June.
Register now → edu.nl/xrtab
#NOSF2025 #OpenScience

Essentials 4 Data Support is a combined learning course organised by RDNL, with online modules and two in-person days. Explore FAIR, DMPs, metadata & more through expert talks, peer exchange and practical tasks.
📍 18 Sept – TU Delft | 11 Nov – SURF Utrecht
Register here: edu.nl/h3th7

#FAIRdata

DataverseNL Event – 10 jaar Open Access - DANS

Unfortunately, we must cancel the DataverseNL event on Tue 10 June due to a national train strike. Travel will be too difficult for most attendees/speakers. We're truly sorry for the inconvenience and hope to reschedule soon.

Stay tuned for updates and thank you for your understanding.
edu.nl/fx8vc

Explore ‘The Past’ with the DARIAH community through talks, panels and cross-community exchange across the humanities, arts and cultural sciences. The event runs alongside Text+, which represents text- and language-based research fields. 17–20 June at SUB Göttingen. ➡️ Register: edu.nl/hnjr3