DANS
@dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social
Dutch national centre of expertise and repository for research data. We help researchers make their data available for reuse. This allows researchers to use the data for new research and makes published research verifiable and reproducible.
CESSDA's ELSST version 6 makes the #thesaurus more modern, inclusive and easier to search. Researchers and data professionals in the #SocialSciences benefit from a complete and more searchable tool for finding data and enriching metadata in the Data Station SSH and ODISSEI Portal: edu.nl/9hubk
November 19, 2025 at 8:44 AM
CESSDA's ELSST version 6 makes the #thesaurus more modern, inclusive and easier to search. Researchers and data professionals in the #SocialSciences benefit from a complete and more searchable tool for finding data and enriching metadata in the Data Station SSH and ODISSEI Portal: edu.nl/9hubk
Start off the new year with the Essentials 4 Data Support course, offered by RDNL. Data professionals and research support staff are invited to register for this introductory-level course. In-person sessions are scheduled for 10 Feb & 26 Mar 2026 at DANS The Hague. Register here: edu.nl/jtne7
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Start off the new year with the Essentials 4 Data Support course, offered by RDNL. Data professionals and research support staff are invited to register for this introductory-level course. In-person sessions are scheduled for 10 Feb & 26 Mar 2026 at DANS The Hague. Register here: edu.nl/jtne7
Join DANS as Linux Engineer
Keep platforms, systems and developer tools running. 80% securing, maintaining & optimising Linux/cloud infra + 20% scripting, CI/CD, IaC & serverless. Skilled in Python/Bash, Ansible, Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes. Join our reliable, security-focused team. 👉edu.nl/q9n9v
Keep platforms, systems and developer tools running. 80% securing, maintaining & optimising Linux/cloud infra + 20% scripting, CI/CD, IaC & serverless. Skilled in Python/Bash, Ansible, Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes. Join our reliable, security-focused team. 👉edu.nl/q9n9v
November 14, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Join DANS as Linux Engineer
Keep platforms, systems and developer tools running. 80% securing, maintaining & optimising Linux/cloud infra + 20% scripting, CI/CD, IaC & serverless. Skilled in Python/Bash, Ansible, Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes. Join our reliable, security-focused team. 👉edu.nl/q9n9v
Keep platforms, systems and developer tools running. 80% securing, maintaining & optimising Linux/cloud infra + 20% scripting, CI/CD, IaC & serverless. Skilled in Python/Bash, Ansible, Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes. Join our reliable, security-focused team. 👉edu.nl/q9n9v
Major innovative project! Building the Macroscope: the world's first population-level infrastructure to track social change. Initiative of @odissei.bsky.social and CLARIAH, coordinated by the EUR, the project aims to enable secure, large-scale societal research. Read all about it 👉 edu.nl/3k6db
November 13, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Major innovative project! Building the Macroscope: the world's first population-level infrastructure to track social change. Initiative of @odissei.bsky.social and CLARIAH, coordinated by the EUR, the project aims to enable secure, large-scale societal research. Read all about it 👉 edu.nl/3k6db
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Sarah Jones Award! This RDA award recognises individuals or teams who advance collaboration in open science and data stewardship. DANS proudly supports it, with Ingrid Dillo on the selection committee. Nominate by 14 June 2026: edu.nl/ej78u
November 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Sarah Jones Award! This RDA award recognises individuals or teams who advance collaboration in open science and data stewardship. DANS proudly supports it, with Ingrid Dillo on the selection committee. Nominate by 14 June 2026: edu.nl/ej78u
Which technological developments will shape research and higher education institutions in the coming years? The SURF Tech Trends 2026 report, with contributions from DANS, highlights 10 themes influencing the future of digital infrastructure in the Netherlands. More info: edu.nl/ftptf
November 11, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Which technological developments will shape research and higher education institutions in the coming years? The SURF Tech Trends 2026 report, with contributions from DANS, highlights 10 themes influencing the future of digital infrastructure in the Netherlands. More info: edu.nl/ftptf
Happy #WDPD2025!
We’re celebrating in Utrecht, where DANS'er Simon Saldner shares insights from the PURE3D project at the NDE programme. Curious about making 3D Scholarly Editions reusable? Explore our practical guide: edu.nl/ptctn
#FAIR #RDM"
We’re celebrating in Utrecht, where DANS'er Simon Saldner shares insights from the PURE3D project at the NDE programme. Curious about making 3D Scholarly Editions reusable? Explore our practical guide: edu.nl/ptctn
#FAIR #RDM"
November 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Happy #WDPD2025!
We’re celebrating in Utrecht, where DANS'er Simon Saldner shares insights from the PURE3D project at the NDE programme. Curious about making 3D Scholarly Editions reusable? Explore our practical guide: edu.nl/ptctn
#FAIR #RDM"
We’re celebrating in Utrecht, where DANS'er Simon Saldner shares insights from the PURE3D project at the NDE programme. Curious about making 3D Scholarly Editions reusable? Explore our practical guide: edu.nl/ptctn
#FAIR #RDM"
New: the RDA Knowledge Base! A suite of tools + services developed by DANS within the Horizon Europe RDA TIGER project. It helps users manage and publish RDA-related outputs with better curation and reuse through 4 components: RDA Graph, Discovery, Annotator, Publisher. Explore it here: edu.nl/k7wf4
November 5, 2025 at 8:44 AM
New: the RDA Knowledge Base! A suite of tools + services developed by DANS within the Horizon Europe RDA TIGER project. It helps users manage and publish RDA-related outputs with better curation and reuse through 4 components: RDA Graph, Discovery, Annotator, Publisher. Explore it here: edu.nl/k7wf4
Are you at the @odissei.bsky.social Conference today? The Portal team released an update, improving centralized search for social science datasets available in various repositories in the Netherlands. The Portal will be showcased at conference, by Ricarda Braukmann of DANS a.o.
Come say hi!
Come say hi!
November 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Are you at the @odissei.bsky.social Conference today? The Portal team released an update, improving centralized search for social science datasets available in various repositories in the Netherlands. The Portal will be showcased at conference, by Ricarda Braukmann of DANS a.o.
Come say hi!
Come say hi!
"We’re proud to share that our Data Processing Team Leader, Valentijn Gilissen, will present 'Caring about Enhanced Curation – What, Why, When, How and Who?' at iPRES 2025 in New Zealand, on Wednesday 5 Nov (Paper Session 10, 1–2:30 PM local time).
Info: edu.nl/cdbng"
Info: edu.nl/cdbng"
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"We’re proud to share that our Data Processing Team Leader, Valentijn Gilissen, will present 'Caring about Enhanced Curation – What, Why, When, How and Who?' at iPRES 2025 in New Zealand, on Wednesday 5 Nov (Paper Session 10, 1–2:30 PM local time).
Info: edu.nl/cdbng"
Info: edu.nl/cdbng"
The 1st EDEN & FIDELIS bootcamp takes place in Paris on 19 Nov! DANS contributes: Wim Hugo on EOSC EDEN specifications & long-term access architecture, Shanmugasundaram Venkataraman on the Network of Trustworthy Digital Repositories. Register by 10 Nov: edu.nl/a39rp
October 30, 2025 at 8:44 AM
The 1st EDEN & FIDELIS bootcamp takes place in Paris on 19 Nov! DANS contributes: Wim Hugo on EOSC EDEN specifications & long-term access architecture, Shanmugasundaram Venkataraman on the Network of Trustworthy Digital Repositories. Register by 10 Nov: edu.nl/a39rp
Map functionality update in DANS Data Station Archaeology: datasets now appear at street level, and an improved coordinate model ensures accurate mapping. Enhanced spatial search and precise coordinates let users explore archaeological data across the Netherlands in detail: edu.nl/e7ma8
October 29, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Map functionality update in DANS Data Station Archaeology: datasets now appear at street level, and an improved coordinate model ensures accurate mapping. Enhanced spatial search and precise coordinates let users explore archaeological data across the Netherlands in detail: edu.nl/e7ma8
One week left to register for the ODISSEI Conference (4 November, Utrecht)! Visit DANS at the ODISSEI Marketplace to explore the ODISSEI Portal, or join parallel sessions on FAIR data discovery hosted by Ricarda Braukmann & Jetze Touber. Check out more of the programme and register: edu.nl/9tgbk
October 28, 2025 at 8:44 AM
One week left to register for the ODISSEI Conference (4 November, Utrecht)! Visit DANS at the ODISSEI Marketplace to explore the ODISSEI Portal, or join parallel sessions on FAIR data discovery hosted by Ricarda Braukmann & Jetze Touber. Check out more of the programme and register: edu.nl/9tgbk
Preserved by DANS, the Long Shadow of Sobibor collection contains interviews with survivors and relatives, documenting the uprising at Sobibor. Part of the Data Station for Social Sciences & Humanities, it supports archiving, publication, and reuse: edu.nl/6xh3q
October 22, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Preserved by DANS, the Long Shadow of Sobibor collection contains interviews with survivors and relatives, documenting the uprising at Sobibor. Part of the Data Station for Social Sciences & Humanities, it supports archiving, publication, and reuse: edu.nl/6xh3q
The Open Science Festival takes place this week, 24 Oct at UMCG! Join DANS workshops on qualitative data & open science, and visit the TDCC SSH poster sessions. Plus, enjoy a panel discussion and info market. Full programme: edu.nl/munxd
October 21, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The Open Science Festival takes place this week, 24 Oct at UMCG! Join DANS workshops on qualitative data & open science, and visit the TDCC SSH poster sessions. Plus, enjoy a panel discussion and info market. Full programme: edu.nl/munxd
Be a Buddy at OSF!
This year we’re welcoming first-time visitors. We’d love them to feel at home right away — and that’s where you come in.
As a Buddy, you’ll answer questions, share tips, and help newcomers find their way.
Ask for a rainbow Buddy lanyard when you collect your badge in the morning!
This year we’re welcoming first-time visitors. We’d love them to feel at home right away — and that’s where you come in.
As a Buddy, you’ll answer questions, share tips, and help newcomers find their way.
Ask for a rainbow Buddy lanyard when you collect your badge in the morning!
October 16, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Be a Buddy at OSF!
This year we’re welcoming first-time visitors. We’d love them to feel at home right away — and that’s where you come in.
As a Buddy, you’ll answer questions, share tips, and help newcomers find their way.
Ask for a rainbow Buddy lanyard when you collect your badge in the morning!
This year we’re welcoming first-time visitors. We’d love them to feel at home right away — and that’s where you come in.
As a Buddy, you’ll answer questions, share tips, and help newcomers find their way.
Ask for a rainbow Buddy lanyard when you collect your badge in the morning!
Register by 31 October for the first RDA in Europe Annual Summit on 18 Nov in Paris. Join lightning talks, posters, panels, and roundtables to explore European RDA successes, RDA TIGER impacts, and help shape the future of open research data across Europe. More info and registration: edu.nl/6pq4y
October 15, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Register by 31 October for the first RDA in Europe Annual Summit on 18 Nov in Paris. Join lightning talks, posters, panels, and roundtables to explore European RDA successes, RDA TIGER impacts, and help shape the future of open research data across Europe. More info and registration: edu.nl/6pq4y
Join DANS as DevOps Engineer (0.8–1.0 FTE)! Keep our research data services running smoothly between platforms, systems & developers. Shape the reliability, security & FAIR use of data for Open Science in NL & Europe. Apply by 20 Oct 👉 edu.nl/wnmwv
October 14, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Join DANS as DevOps Engineer (0.8–1.0 FTE)! Keep our research data services running smoothly between platforms, systems & developers. Shape the reliability, security & FAIR use of data for Open Science in NL & Europe. Apply by 20 Oct 👉 edu.nl/wnmwv
From 10,000 datasets in 2009 to over 329,000 today, we are celebrating 20 years of DANS in our 2025 anniversary year. Read the first story in our series on 20 years of data growth and collaboration, from EASY and the first growth spurt to domain-specific Data Stations: edu.nl/yghka
October 10, 2025 at 7:44 AM
From 10,000 datasets in 2009 to over 329,000 today, we are celebrating 20 years of DANS in our 2025 anniversary year. Read the first story in our series on 20 years of data growth and collaboration, from EASY and the first growth spurt to domain-specific Data Stations: edu.nl/yghka
Get your early bird ticket now for the IDCC26 in Zagreb, Croatia on 16-18 Feb. This years theme: AI, austerity, and authoritarianism: contemporary challenges in digital curation. Join and connect with fellow data practitioners to explore innovations on digital curation. More: edu.nl/6b4du
October 9, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Get your early bird ticket now for the IDCC26 in Zagreb, Croatia on 16-18 Feb. This years theme: AI, austerity, and authoritarianism: contemporary challenges in digital curation. Join and connect with fellow data practitioners to explore innovations on digital curation. More: edu.nl/6b4du
Heading to #OSF in Groningen 24Oct? Join RDNL to help shape the Dutch Data Steward Curriculum & Community! 🧭 Share your insights on real-world skills & learning paths for data professionals. What makes sense and what's missing? Let’s co-create the future of data stewardship. Sign up: edu.nl/qcnkv
October 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Heading to #OSF in Groningen 24Oct? Join RDNL to help shape the Dutch Data Steward Curriculum & Community! 🧭 Share your insights on real-world skills & learning paths for data professionals. What makes sense and what's missing? Let’s co-create the future of data stewardship. Sign up: edu.nl/qcnkv
Open Access Week 2025 (20–26 Oct) asks: Who owns our knowledge? This theme invites reflection on how knowledge is accessed, created, and shared, and how communities can reclaim control. Events can be hosted anytime, and materials are available to adapt locally. More info: edu.nl/vccet #OAWeek
October 7, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Open Access Week 2025 (20–26 Oct) asks: Who owns our knowledge? This theme invites reflection on how knowledge is accessed, created, and shared, and how communities can reclaim control. Events can be hosted anytime, and materials are available to adapt locally. More info: edu.nl/vccet #OAWeek
On 7 October, DANS will join the ISKO UK virtual conference. Senior Policy Advisor Andrea Scharnhorst explores human-centred AI for FAIR archiving, while DANS Fellow Ronald Siebens examines LLM limits and their impact on knowledge use. See the full programme and register: edu.nl/8hmqq
October 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
On 7 October, DANS will join the ISKO UK virtual conference. Senior Policy Advisor Andrea Scharnhorst explores human-centred AI for FAIR archiving, while DANS Fellow Ronald Siebens examines LLM limits and their impact on knowledge use. See the full programme and register: edu.nl/8hmqq
From 13–16 Oct, DANS joins OpenAIRE and international universities at the FAIR RDM Bootcamp. Attend DANS-led sessions with trainers Michelle, Deborah and Rene on FAIR teaching, metadata, PIDs and repositories, alongside many other workshops and activities. Register: edu.nl/nwyea
October 2, 2025 at 7:44 AM
From 13–16 Oct, DANS joins OpenAIRE and international universities at the FAIR RDM Bootcamp. Attend DANS-led sessions with trainers Michelle, Deborah and Rene on FAIR teaching, metadata, PIDs and repositories, alongside many other workshops and activities. Register: edu.nl/nwyea
World Digital Preservation Day 2025, 6 Nov in Utrecht: organisations worldwide spotlight future-proof access to digital collections. Explore key themes like AI, cybersecurity, VR, podcasts, 3D & social media. DANS presents with UvA on preserving historic 3D reconstructions. Register 👉 edu.nl/devke
October 1, 2025 at 7:44 AM
World Digital Preservation Day 2025, 6 Nov in Utrecht: organisations worldwide spotlight future-proof access to digital collections. Explore key themes like AI, cybersecurity, VR, podcasts, 3D & social media. DANS presents with UvA on preserving historic 3D reconstructions. Register 👉 edu.nl/devke