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DataStorage.nrw: Migration complete!

February 2nd, 2026 | by
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Source: Own illustration

The wait is finally over: the migration of research data to the new DataStorage.nrw storage system is complete. A total of 2.5 PB of research data was migrated between July 2025 and January 2026.

In this blog post, we give you an overview of the migration process and the benefits it brings to researchers throughout North Rhine-Westphalia.

 

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Datastorage.nrw: How to Submit Storage Space Requests Using Coscine-JARDS

August 27th, 2025 | by
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DataStorage.nrw offers you secure storage space for your research data – for all DH.NRW universities. Access is via the FDM platform Coscine, which provides different types of resources. You can use these either with or without deposited storage space. In this blog post, we explain how you can easily apply for storage space via Coscine-JARDS.

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Plug In & Level Up: IT Know-How for Everyone

June 30th, 2025 | by
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The IT Center at RWTH Aachen offers a diverse training program that caters to both beginners and advanced users. From basic IT introductions to specialized workshops – here’s an overview of what we have to offer.

 

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DataStorage.nrw – How Do You Find out When Your Research Data Will Be Migrated?

March 5th, 2025 | by

Preparations for the DataStorage.nrw connection are currently in full swing. Until the wait is over, we would like to prepare you for what the migration will look like for you on the Coscine platform. This way you can see at a glance whether your research data is currently being migrated.

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Research Data Management at RWTH Aachen University: An Overview

January 8th, 2025 | by
RDM at RWTH

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Research data management (RDM) is a central topic in modern science that goes far beyond the mere collection and storage of data. It encompasses all processes that are necessary to securely collect, store and analyze data and make it usable in the long term. At RWTH Aachen University, a clear guideline and a structured infrastructure around the data lifecycle for RDM is provided, enabling researchers to manage their data sustainably and follow the principles of good scientific practice.

 

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From Research Data Storage (RDS) to DataStorage.nrw

December 18th, 2024 | by
DataStorage.nrw

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Coscine gives you the opportunity to store your research data using various resources. From next year, there will be a fundamental change: The new DataStorage.nrw will replace the previous Research Data Storage (RDS).

In this blog series, we would like to introduce you to the advantages of the new storage system, explain the process of applying for storage space and go into the details of the migration from the old to the new system.

 

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Milestone Reached: The Coscine Word Mark Is Officially Registered!

November 27th, 2024 | by
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Source: Coscine

From an idea to an established platform: the history of Coscine is a chronicle of progress in research data management. The registration of Coscine as a word mark marks another high point in this success story. But how did it actually come about? In this blog post, we give you an overview of the origins and milestones of Coscine.

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The Importance of Open Source Software

June 12th, 2024 | by
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Open source software (OSS) has become a cornerstone of modern IT and plays a crucial role in the development of technology and software. Open source code enables innovation, flexibility and cost efficiency.

But what exactly is open source software and why is it so important?

 

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DSgG 2024 – Website online!

May 13th, 2024 | by
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We kindly present: The website for this year’s workshop “Data Stewardship goes Germany”, DSgG for short, is online. There you will find everything you need to know about this year’s DSgG. The event will take place on September 11 and 12, 2024 at RWTH Aachen University and is aimed at data stewards, data experts, data curators, data managers, research software engineers and anyone interested in research data management (RDM). We have compiled all the important information for you in this article.

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