FAIRplay in Practice – ELN@RWTH
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On the occasion of Research Data Day in North Rhine-Westphalia (TdF) on November 18, 2025, we would like to give you a preview of our “RDM Practice” and “RDM Services” arenas. These are worth venturing into on the action day for research data management (RDM). This article provides an overview of the poster contribution on ELN@RWTH. Take part in TdF, engage in dialogue with the contributors, and look forward to networking opportunities with other RDM members! Read the rest of this entry »
FAIRplay in Practice – NFDI4Chem
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On the occastion of Research Data Day in North Rhine-Westphalia (TdF) on November 18, 2025, we would like to give you a preview of our “ RDM Practice” and “ RDM Services” arenas. These are worth venturing into on the action day for research data management (RDM). This article provides an overview of the contribution by Fabian Fink (RWTH Aachen University) entitled “All Chemists publish FAIR data”. Join us on TdF, engage in dialogue with the contributors and enjoy networking opportunities with other active RDM members!
FAIRplay in Practice – FAIRmat and NOMAD
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To celebrate NRW Research Data Day (TdF) on November 18, 2025, we would like to give you a sneak preview of our “RDM Practice” and “RDM Services” arenas. These are well worth exploring on Research Data Management (RDM) Action Day. This article provides an overview of the contribution on Research Data Management with FAIRmat and NOMAD. Join us on TdF, engage in dialogue with the contributors and enjoy networking opportunities with other active RDM members!
FAIRplay in Practice – Coscine and AIMS
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On the occasion of the Research Data Day (TdF) on November 18, 2025, we would like to give you a preview of our “RDM Practice ” and “RDM Services ” arenas. These are worth venturing into on Research Data Management (RDM) Day. In this article, you will get a preview of Coscine and AIMS at TdF! Meet the people behind Coscine and AIMS and learn more about the latest developments of the two RDM platforms.
Join us at TdF, engage in dialogue with the contributors, and take advantage of the networking opportunities with other RDM members!
Third Advanced User Meeting of Coscine.nrw
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Research data management faces the challenge of designing effective and user-friendly processes that meet the needs of different disciplines. How can the requirements in Coscine for storage space requests in the Coscine JARDS review process be optimized to ensure both quality and efficiency? This is precisely where the third user meeting of Coscine.nrw comes in. In this follow-up report, we summarize the most important topics and results of the meeting and provide insights into the discussions, group work, and future steps to improve the range of services.
FAIRplay in Practice – Resilient Technologies
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To celebrate NRW Research Data Day (TdF) on November 18, 2025, we would like to give you a sneak preview of our “RDM Practice” and “RDM Services” arenas. These are well worth exploring on Research Data Management (RDM) Action Day. This article provides an overview of the poster presentation by Dr. Lukas C Bossert from RWTH Aachen University, titled ‘Resilient Technologies’. Join us on TdF, engage in dialogue with the contributors and enjoy networking opportunities with other active RDM members!
Data Competence College II: A Space for Knowledge Exchange and Innovation
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From November 24 to 26, 2025 the second Data Competence College, organized by the Rhine-Ruhr Center for Scientific Data Competence (DKZ.2R), will be held at the IT Center of RWTH Aachen University. Drawing inspiration from renowned institutions such as the Wissenschaftskolleg in Berlin and the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, the DKZ.2R team has invited two leading data competence experts to share their insights.
AIMS 2 – Interoperable Metadata in Research Data Management
Source: AIMS
Metadata is the backbone of research data management (RDM). It makes data discoverable, understandable, and reusable. But how can metadata be designed in such a way that it is both interoperable across disciplines and practical for use in specific disciplines? This is precisely where the DFG-funded project AIMS 2 (Applying Interoperable Metadata Standards) comes in. In this blog post, we take a closer look at the project and provide insights into its goals and priorities as well as the people involved.
ELN@RWTH: eLabFTW on Its Way to Becoming a Standard
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Research data is the foundation of modern science, and its careful documentation is crucial for traceability and reusability. However, traditional paper lab books have their limitations. Electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) offer a digital alternative that simplifies work processes and makes research data available in the long term.
In 2024, RWTH Aachen University launched a pilot phase with the open-source system eLabFTW. Now an important milestone is approaching: on October 1, 2025, the ELN@RWTH service will officially go into regular operation – a reason to celebrate!
Register now: Research Data Day 2025!
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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)!
