Kategorie: ‘IT-Services’
ELN@RWTH: eLabFTW on Its Way to Becoming a Standard
Source: Own illustration
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!
Coscine at CoRDI 2025
Source: RDM Team RWTH Aachen University
Coscine was also represented with a poster at this year’s Conference on Research Data Infrastructure (CoRDI). The poster showcased Coscine’s participation in the European FAIR-IMPACT Support program, which assists research data infrastructures in implementing the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). In this article, you will find all the information you need about Coscine and the FAIR-IMPACT Support program.
Announcement: Workshop “Data Stewardship Goes Germany 2025” in Karlsruhe!
Source: University Library RWTH Aachen University
Following the successful 2024 event at RWTH Aachen, the Research Data Management Working Group of the TU9 Alliance, in cooperation with FIZ Karlsruhe, and RDM@KIT are inviting data stewards, data managers, data curators, and other experts from the fields of research data management and research software engineering experts to this year’s workshop, “Data Stewardship goes Germany.”
Europe’s Answer to Search Engine Monopolies: Pilot Phase of the European Open Web Index
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On June 6, 2025, the OpenWebSearch.eu consortium, an alliance of 14 renowned European research institutions, including CERN, launched the pilot phase of the European Open Web Index (OWI). The aim is to strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty by creating open and balanced access to web data that is based on European values, data protection standards, and legislation. This should also provide new impetus for research data management (RDM).
Storage Change in Coscine – DataStorage.nrw
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With DataStorage.nrw, a new storage system will soon be available behind Coscine, replacing the previous Research Data Storage (RDS). This step does not only bring technical improvements but is also a strategic further development as part of the implementation of fdm.nrw’s RDM state concept.
Research Data Management in Action: CoRDI 2025 at RWTH
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From August 26 to 28, 2025, RWTH Aachen University will host the second Conference on Research Data Infrastructure (CoRDI). The event will bring together stakeholders from academia, infrastructure, and the community to discuss the current state and future of research data management (RDM).
The conference is organized by the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) in close cooperation with RWTH. The venue is the C.A.R.L. lecture hall center, which offers modern facilities and a central location, providing ideal conditions for a lively conference atmosphere.
RDM StackExchange – For You and With You
Source: RDM StackExchange
DKZ.2R’s RDM StackExchange has been relaunched in January 2025 – for you and with you! StackExchange is a platform for the exchange of information on specific topics. These can be topics for the hobby brewer, but also for scientific contexts. The more you contribute, the more useful and sustainable the platform will be for all users.
Fall In Love With Coscine – Love Data Week 2025
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From February 10 to 14, 2025, the Love Data Week (LDW) will be celebrated across Germany – the perfect opportunity to finally give our secret passion for research data the shine it deserves. Under the motto “Whose Data Is It, Anyway?”, this year is all about questioning the control over our data with a pinch of curiosity. As in previous years, Coscine will once again be taking part – this year with two workshops!
Always Up to Date – The Coscine-Newsletter
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Coscine simplifies research data management and offers solutions that support researchers in their daily work. Would you like to stay up to date with the latest news, helpful tips and current developments? Then subscribe to the Coscine newsletter and stay up to date at all times!
Review of Research Data Day 2024
Source: Forschungszentrum Jülich
“Into the data garden: Let your research bloom!” was the motto of last week’s nationwide Research Data Day (RDD) in North Rhine-Westphalia. This year’s RDD took place on November 12, 2024 and offered researchers and those interested in RDM an attractive range of information on the topic of Research Data Management (RDM). The aim of the event is to present current developments and services in the field of RDM, to increase the visibility of the topic and to strengthen networking within the community.
