NRW Research Data Day 2025

Invitation to join the Programme of RWTH Aachen University and FZJ

Tuesday, 18 November, 2025, 9:00 to 16:30

The statewide Research Data Management (RDM) Day in North Rhine-Westphalia will take place on November 18, 2025. Under the theme “FAIR Data – FAIR Play: Just a Matter of Line-Up,” the state initiative fdm.nrw and participating universities will highlight the importance of strong foundations and FAIRness in handling research data.

This year, RWTH and Forschungszentrum Jülich will host their local information and networking event at RWTH’s IT Center. The program will spotlight game-changing initiatives in RDM and provide a platform for sharing knowledge, networking, and exchanging practical insights.

The local networking event will be held in English. Please note, however, that the central morning session (the NFDI panel discussion) will take place in German.

Morning Session: Ready, Set, FAIR!

The day begins with an online program hosted by fdm.nrw, featuring a panel discussion with leading representatives from the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI). Topics will include essential services, opportunities for involvement, and future perspectives. The discussion will be livestreamed to RWTH’s IT Center, giving participants the chance to watch together on-site and connect directly with colleagues.

Afternoon Session: Game Changing Initiatives in RDM

After lunch, the focus shifts to hands-on experience. Members of the RWTH and Forschungszentrum Jülich RDM community – including Data Stewards, experts from NFDI consortia, collaborative projects, and other initiatives – will present their activities, strategies, and best practices. Interactive formats such as posters, demos, and roundtable discussions will invite participants to share, network, and provide feedback.

In a second session, researchers can explore local RDM services in greater depth. After a short introduction, service teams will present their tools, infrastructure, and support options, and will be available for questions, discussion, and direct feedback.

Agenda and registration

The agenda and registration information can be found on the RWTH website.
RWTH Aachen University – NRW Research Data Day 2025

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