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Coscine Survey 2025 – Your Opinion for a Better RDM Platform
We would like to invite you to participate in the Coscine Survey 2025. From April 28 to May 30, 2025, you will have the opportunity to share your experiences, wishes, and suggestions with us.
NFDI Becomes Part of the EOSC Build-Up Phase

Source: EOSC
The National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) has been selected from a total of 121 initiatives across Europe as one of 13 organizations that will be part of the development phase of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Federation [1]. This marks the start of the development phase.
Carpentries Python Workshop
The Software Carpentries Introduction to Python workshop on March 17 to 18, 2025, at the IT Center of the RWTH Aachen University. It was led by Jonathan Hartman from the Rhine-Ruhr Center for Scientific Data Literacy (DKZ.2R) and Catherine Gonzalez from the NFDI4Microbiota. This event was specifically designed for graduate students and researchers who are interested in learning Python.
Meeting of the RDM Network in March 2025 – Realignment of the RDM network and Highlights of the E-Science Days

Source: Own illustration; Freepik
In this report, we look back on the last Meeting of the RDM Network on March 19, 2025: Learn more about the RDM network, its vision and the future development of the RDM network meetings at RWTH Aachen University. We also share the highlights of our Data Stewards and network members that they experienced during the E-Science Days 2025 in Heidelberg.
Digital Cleanup From an RDM Perspective
On the occasion of Digital Cleanup Day, which takes place every year on the third Saturday in March, the RDM team at RWTH Aachen University has joined forces with the Sustainability and University Governance Office of the Board of Governors office to raise awareness of sustainability in the digital age. With tips, tricks and the RDM handout (German only), digital cleanup is easier and more efficient.
RDM StackExchange – For You and With You
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.
Register Now! Data Competence College of the DKZ.2R
The first DKZ.2R Data Competence College will take place at the end of March at the IT Center of RWTH Aachen University. From March 26 to 28, 2025, you will have three days to learn from selected data experts about research data and methods, to exchange ideas with each other, and to gain new insights into the handling and methodical analysis of data. Secure your place and benefit from the exchange of ideas with and between experts from different disciplines!
Our Recommendations for Love Data Week 2025
Love Data Week 2025 is right around the corner. We took a look at the national program and rounded up our favorite events for you. Join us from February 10 to 14, 2025, fall in love with your research data all over again, and refresh your RDM knowledge!
Research Data Management Education – Optimize Your Research Data Management!
The amount of data generated is growing rapidly, and is the need to efficiently manage, share, and preserve it for the long term. Effective Research Data Management (RDM) ensures that your research results are traceable and can be used by other scientists.
RDM is an integral part of good scientific practice and can have a significant impact on the success of your projects. To support you in this important area, RWTH Aachen University offers a flexible continuing education program in RDM.










