Read our latest DataLink: dataset growth (10k→329k), new Deposit Manual, recaps of RDA-NL Day & DataverseNL event, plus upcoming FAIR RDM Bootcamp (13–16 Oct) & Open Science Festival (24 Oct). Stay updated: edu.nl/t6mc8

Our Deposit Manual has been updated to support at every stage - from preparing and securely depositing your data to maintaining them. With more focus on FAIR, domain-specific guidance, and advice on choosing access rights, the guide reflects common challenges in data deposit. Read more: edu.nl/bxptn

iPRES 2025 (3–7 Nov in Wellington & online) is a global forum on FAIR, sustainable digital preservation. Our DANS colleague Valentijn Gilissen will discuss how enhanced curation supports workflows, data stewardship, and long-term preservation of research data: edu.nl/u34nt

Are you a data supporter looking to strengthen your understanding of #GDPR in research? Join the GDPR 4 Data Support training (EN) by RDNL. Expect interactive sessions with experts, peer learning and practical assignments. In person dates 2 Oct & 13 Nov @DANS. Register here👉 edu.nl/bbgky

Open Science Festival 2025: a day of workshops, panels and posters on FAIR data, research software, publishing models, pedagogy, patient involvement, and building resilient, inclusive Open Science communities. Full schedule: edu.nl/munxd

13-16 Oct OpenAIRE is organising a 4-day #FAIR #RDM Bootcamp for data stewards. DANS will host two sessions showcasing training materials created in the PATTERN project. Learn all about metadata curation, legal & ethical data sharing, repository workflows & governance, and more: edu.nl/nwyea.

We're celebrating #DataverseNL10 in Utrecht today! Let's enjoy inspiring keynotes, explore user stories, and engage in workshops on FAIR data, CoreTrustSeal, metrics & infrastructures. Are you here with us? Share your highlights and connect with fellow participants! #OpenScience #RDM

Develop your GDPR knowledge with expert-led sessions, peer learning, and practical cases. Strengthen your role as a data supporter connecting researchers and privacy officers. Understand GDPR principles in research data protection. Next course: 2 Oct & 13 Nov, The Hague. Register: edu.nl/bbgky

DANS has refreshed its deposit manual (v1.4), with clearer guidance on FAIR data, formats and GDPR — before, during and after deposit. Compiled by the Data Station Managers and Data Processing Team. Available in EN & NL: edu.nl/9fdgw 📘 #ResearchData #FAIRdata

💬 Open Hour SSH – schedule change! Our weekly Q&A on FAIR data, RDM & Open Science won’t take place on Mon 8 Sept due to a staff event. We’re back on Mon 15 Sept, 10–11 CEST. Experts ready to answer your questions! Register & submit: edu.nl/99877

IDCC26 – Call for Posters! 16–18 Feb 2026, Zagreb | Theme: AI, austerity & authoritarianism in digital curation. Posters can be handed in until 14 Sept. Share your research, projects, or case studies – inspire the global digital curation community! Info & registration: edu.nl/6b4du

Save the Date: Health-RI Conference 2025, 6 Nov at Jaarbeurs Utrecht. Theme: ‘Thriving together into the health data space’. Explore EHDS implementation, innovations, and cross-sector collaboration shaping the future of health and life sciences data. Register: edu.nl/pexcy

Join ODISSEI's FAIR Implementation Writing Sprint on 25 Sept (10–18h) in Utrecht or online. Collaborate hands-on with peers to shape the Action Plan for RDM in SSH. Outcomes will be discussed with policy makers on 26 Sept. Open to researchers, stewards & policy makers. Register: edu.nl/dvnky

On Tues 30 Sept at JADS, ’s-Hertogenbosch, NPSO hosts a lecture afternoon on data donation and citizen science. Learn how these approaches engage hard-to-reach groups and complement surveys. The event will be held in Dutch. Registration: edu.nl/qyk47

The Open Hour SSH is back after the summer break! 💬 Join our weekly live Q&A every Monday from 10–11 CEST to ask your questions on FAIR data, RDM, Open Science & more. Our experts are ready to help. Register & ask your question: edu.nl/99877 #OpenScience #RDM #FAIRdata

DANS is hiring a Communications Advisor (FT, 38 hrs). Create & manage content across web, socials & newsletter. Write clear NL/EN texts, advise on CMS/SEO, support colleagues & boost our visibility in Open Science. Apply by 1 Sept 👉 edu.nl/ueyg

The Autumn edition of Essentials 4 Data Support takes place on 18 Sept (TU Delft) & 11 Nov (SURF Utrecht). One spot remains. More about the programme and registration: edu.nl/4txfw

Discover DANS’ reusable training materials on RDM, FAIR, and open science, published on Zenodo with licenses and citation info. Benefit from lesson plans, slides, and guides designed to support data professionals and researchers alike: edu.nl/v869m #RDM #OpenScience #FAIRdata

On 16 Sept in Utrecht: workshop on CoreTrustSeal certification, an international standard ensuring trusted, reliable & sustainable digital repositories. Discover the Wegwijzer Certificering guide for certification & self-assessment. Part of DataverseNL’s 10th anniversary event. Register edu.nl/9w4bu

Only a few days left! The RDA-NL meet-up on 3 Sept in The Hague offers Dutch RDA showcases, guest speakers, an interactive lunch, and a networking borrel—designed to support knowledge exchange and Open Science collaboration. Register by 28 Aug (last day)—full = full! edu.nl/ge9uk

New vacancy at DANS: Management Assistant (32–38 hrs/week). Looking for a role that’s both independent and team-oriented? At DANS (KNAW) you’ll be the go-to person for our 60 colleagues, working together with a fellow assistant to keep everything running smoothly. 👉 Apply by 24 August: edu.nl/76bvn

One day remains to submit input on the 2026–2028 CoreTrustSeal Requirements. CTS sets baseline standards ensuring trusted digital repositories preserve data reliably and accessibly. Your feedback helps keep these standards relevant. Survey closes 15 Aug 2025 (~20 mins): edu.nl/fvxkn

Join the ODISSEI Conference 2025 on 4 Nov in Utrecht to explore the latest in computational social science research and innovation. Hear from experts Mercè Crosas (Head SSH Division, BSC) & Melinda Mills (Prof. Demography, Oxford). Already signed up? Registration is free! edu.nl/9tgbk

Join DANS as a Communications Advisor (38 hrs/week)! Create content, boost visibility, and support Open Science. Use your Dutch/English writing skills, CMS & SEO/SEA know-how. Work in an international, informal setting where collaboration and knowledge-sharing thrive. Apply by 1 Sept: edu.nl/ueygb

Join the RDA Summit in Paris on 18 Nov and help shape the agenda. Submit your lightning talk or poster by 11 Aug—share regional success stories or RDA use cases. Community input will guide the programme. Info, registration and call details: edu.nl/udpft

Join the GDPR 4 Data Support course – understand how GDPR applies to research, spot privacy risks, and improve data handling in your organisation. Includes expert input and peer learning. Two in-person days (2 Oct & 13 Nov 2025, DANS The Hague). More info: edu.nl/bbgky

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/eewud

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

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

🎉 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

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.

🛠️ 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!