Good research starts with good data. For Dutch Data Prize 2016 winner Joaquin Vanschoren, making machine learning data open and reusable helps researchers reproduce results and build on existing work. Know a researcher or team contributing to FAIR data? Nominate them now: edu.nl/kceph

DANS Summer story: Working with interviews, focus groups or observations? Qualitative data can be invaluable for future research, when well documented and prepared for reuse. Our guide Making Qualitative Data Reusable offers practical recommendations: read the guide: edu.nl/mjvn7

Good research data management is not only about data, tools and infrastructure. It is also about people. Together with Sonraí and CaSDaR, DANS organised a Masterclass on advocacy skills for data stewards and research data professionals. Watch the recording and view the slides: edu.nl/cmfu6

Congratulations to Wim Hugo (our CTO) on his appointment as Head of Secretariat at EUDAT. Alongside his role at DANS, he will help strengthen European research data infrastructure and collaboration within EOSC, with many years of experience on this subject matter. Read more edu.nl/ppje4

From insect genomics to research data management. In our latest ‘5 minutes with the DANS Training Team’, Kim Ferguson shares how her background in life sciences, interest in accessibility and presentation skills come together in her work at DANS. Read the interview: edu.nl/7vknv

According to Dutch Data Prize winner Maarten Marx, making research data FAIR is not lot of work. His FAIR parliamentary dataset shows how data can create value for future research. Know a researcher or research team contributing to FAIR data? Nominate now for the Dutch Data Prize 2026: edu.nl/m3kmc

How do the TRUST principles translate into everyday practice? CESSDA has published a new brief explaining how the TRUST principles are embedded across its organisation and network of Service Providers. DANS'ers Maaike & Venkat contributed to the publication. Read more:

What makes a good training environment? Read the latest edition of 5 minutes with the DANS Training Team, where Training Coordinator Deborah Thorpe explains why it starts with understanding what participants need to learn with confidence. Read the interview: edu.nl/frj6k

Do you know a researcher or research team that makes research data (and if apl. accompanying software) FAIR in an outstanding way? Nominations for the RDNL Dutch Data Prize 2026 are now open. Winners receive €3,500 to further improve the FAIRness of their research data. Nominate now: edu.nl/p6kex

Registration for PIDfest 2026 is now open. DANS is proud to co-organise this international event on persistent identifiers and research infrastructure, taking place in Leiden from 27–29 October. Keynotes: Felienne Hermans, Camaron Neylon and Suze Kundu. Register now: edu.nl/68j4a

Last week to apply for a position as Software Engineer at DANS. In this role you will develop FAIR data infrastructures and open science services in European projects such as EOSC Data Commons. You will work with Python, Linked Data and research data infrastructures. Apply by 6 July: edu.nl/efrdw

How are LLMs reshaping research in the history, philosophy and sociology of science? DANS contributed to 'Understanding Science with Large Language Models?' a chapter on AI, cultural heritage and research commons. Join the book launch on 16 July 17:00 CEST. More info: edu.nl/vhbgr

Join us on 29 June for the last online DANS Open Hour before the summer break. Our Data Station Managers are happy to help on questions about FAIR data, metadata, data sharing or research data management. After the summer, we’ll be back with new Open Hours in September. Register here: edu.nl/rbuuv

Thank you to everyone who joined the DANS Open Day 2026. From data curation and preservation to interoperability and AI, the day sparked valuable discussions and knowledge exchange. Missed the event or looking back on a session? Read the recap and access the slides: edu.nl/4xmcn 📷: Pim Rusch

The 'There is Life After 10' event aims to bridge the gap between FAIR and TRUST, ensuring research data remains valuable not just today, but for decades to come. DANS is hosting two sessions on trustworthy repositories at this event on 25 June in The Hague. More info: edu.nl/ub4k9

Looking to strengthen your research data support skills this autumn? RDNL offers two English-language training programmes: Essentials 4 Data Support and GDPR 4 Data Support. Learn alongside peers from across the Dutch research landscape. More information: edu.nl/t3huk

The final preparations for the DANS Open Day are underway. Tomorrow, participants will explore topics ranging from FAIR and sensitive data to preservation and data policy, connect with experts and meet peers. We're looking forward to welcoming everyone. Who will we see tomorrow?

The call for submissions for #IDCC27 is now open. Contributions are invited on the theme ‘FAIR DO’s: Centring People in the Stewardship and Curation of Digital Objects’. Submit a paper, lightning talk, poster, demo or workshop proposal. More information and deadlines: edu.nl/xundu

Last chance to register for the DANS Open Day on 11 June. Join sessions on FAIR and sensitive data, long-term preservation, data retention and curation. Registration closes at 17:00 CEST. More info on the programme and sign-up: edu.nl/n8fxg #openscience

Only a few days left to nominate 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/8he8v

What makes metadata actually useful? During the DANS Open Day on 11 June, Kim Ferguson and Cees Hof explore how to create clear, informative and reusable data descriptions. Do you work with research data and want to learn how to create rich metadata? Register and take part: edu.nl/vr8tn

We're looking for an inspiring Director with a clear vision for research data and archiving. A connecting, strategic leader with attention to people and culture, and affinity for open science. You will help implement the DANS Strategy 2026–2028 and strengthen our role. View the vacancy: edu.nl/avx4b

How do datasets move from repository to reuse? At the DANS Open Day on 11 June, Cees Hof shares how repository data are integrated into local environments, with examples from the medical and health sciences. Want to know more about data reuse? Register and join the session: edu.nl/qey3e

European repositories can now apply for the FIDELIS Open Call on adopting trustworthy repository solutions. The programme combines expert guidance and financial support to help repositories strengthen preservation, privacy and service management practices. More information: edu.nl/xe77b

How do you make sensitive data FAIR while keeping them secure? On 11 June, Ricarda Braukmann and Cees Hof explore current solutions and approaches across the data lifecycle. Interested in this balance between access and protection? Register and join the discussion: edu.nl/y4hue

How interoperable are the datasets you work with? On 4 June, DANS hosts an online workshop on interoperability and interdisciplinarity. Explore how common standards can support data reuse across domains, enable complex analyses, and contribute to EOSC interoperability. Register here: edu.nl/be6x6

How do you ensure long-term access to data when software changes overtime? In this session on our Open Day, Linda, R&D Engineer at DANS, discusses how the DANS Data Vault supports preservation beyond changing systems and infrastructure. Register and join on 11 June: edu.nl/nkw3j

“Successful reuse depends not only on the availability of data, but also on the user’s skills.” A recent case study shows how a dataset from the DANS Data Station was used in open science training to help participants explore metadata, assess reuse potential and build practical skills: edu.nl/4ggrw

Have you considered making your policy as FAIR as possible? At the DANS Open Day on 11 June, Maaike Verburg and Marjan Grootveld will guide you in developing your organisational policy using a practical checklist. Register and join the session: edu.nl/4hka6

Looking for social sciences research data in the Netherlands? On 11 June, Ricarda Braukmann introduces the ODISSEI Portal, a single interface for discovering nearly 10,000 datasets across institutions. Interested in improving findability and access? Register and join the session: edu.nl/n4nwv