Registration is now open for the statewide panel moderated by the State Initiative for Research Data Management (fdm.nrw), as well as for the local networking and information event hosted by RWTH Aachen University and Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ). On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Research Data Day in North Rhine-Westphalia will bring together the RDM community and individuals interested in RDM. Reserve your spot today to benefit from valuable insights and discussions on Research Data Management (RDM)!
Morning Program: On Your Marks, Get Set, Go!
10am to 12 noon | Online via Zoom or livestream on site at the IT Center, RWTH
During an engaging panel discussion with four NFDI representatives, the impact of NFDI consortia and sections on participants’ research will be discussed. Attendees will gain insights into current opportunities to participate in the NFDI and use its services. Additionally, there will be a discussion on how research data management (RDM) could be further developed from the researchers’ perspective. Look forward to:
- Dr. Sonja Herres-Pawlis (RWTH Aachen)
- Prof. Dr. Berenike Herrmann (University of Bielefeld)
- Dr. Sandra Zänkert (ZB MED)
- Dr. Thomas Zobel (University of Münster)
The panel discussion will be livestreamed to the IT Center at RWTH. As an integral part of the local event, it offers the opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues in person. To participate in the morning program online only, please use the Zoom registration form at fdm.nrw.
Afternoon Program: Game Changing Initiatives in RDM
12 noon to 4:30pm | Onsite at the RWTH IT Center
Following the joint livestream broadcast, we will take a well-deserved lunch break. This will be followed by a varied afternoon program. RWTH Aachen University and Forschungszentrum Jülich invite you to a local event offering a platform to learn about various initiatives in the field of research data management (RDM).
Take this opportunity to speak with data stewards, NFDI members, and representatives from other joint projects in the “Arena: RDM in Practice.” At the “Arena RDM Services,” learn about FZJ and RWTH’s local FDM offerings. The detailed program is available on on the event page.
Register now for the local networking and information event hosted by RWTH and FZJ!
We have already provided information about Research Data Day 2025 in North Rhine-Westphalia 2025 in a previous blog post. We look forward to seeing you there!
Further information
More information and links to afternoon events at other locations in North Rhine-Westphalia can be found on the fdm.nrw event page.
If you have any questions about Research Data Day in North Rhine-Westphalia, please contact the organization team. We look forward to hearing from you!
Responsible for the content of this article is Lina-Louise Kaulbach.




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