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24 June 2026

5 minutes with the DANS training team; Deborah Thorpe

RDM

In this series, we introduce members of the DANS Training Team and learn a bit about them. This month, DANS Training Coordinator Deborah Thorpe shares what she values in her work and how she supports data professionals. 

17 June 2026

Reflecting on the DANS Open Day 2026

FAIR and Open data RDM Training & Outreach

Last week, we welcomed researchers, data professionals, policy makers, and infrastructure experts to the DANS Open Day. It was encouraging to see such a diverse audience come together to exchange knowledge and experiences around research data management, FAIR data and open science. We were also pleased to welcome participants from France and Spain, highlighting the international relevance of many of the themes explored throughout the day.

A picture of Shanmugasundaram Venkataraman, Senior Research Data Management Specialist at DANS

27 May 2026

5 minutes with the DANS training team; Venkat

FAIR and Open data RDM

In this series, we introduce members of the DANS Training Team and learn a bit about them. This month, Senior Research Data Management Specialist Shanmugasundaram Venkataraman (Venkat) shares how he became a trainer and which trainings he will give in the coming period.

19 May 2026

Blog – Practical steps towards open science during the NIDI Open Science Day

FAIR and Open data RDM

Much of the communication around open science focuses on inspiring, innovative large-scale projects that introduce significant change through new approaches and substantial funding. While these initiatives can be motivating, they may also feel somewhat distant or even discouraging. How do you translate these developments into your own day-to-day research practice?

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21 April 2026

5 minutes with the DANS training team; Maaike Verburg

Training & Outreach

In this series, we introduce members of the DANS Training Team and learn a bit about them. This month, Research Data Management Specialist Maaike Verburg shares what she values in her work and how she supports data professionals.

14 April 2026

DDoS attacks, structural solution underway

In recent months, our data services have experienced recurring DDoS attacks. At times, this has reduced accessibility, particularly for users outside the Netherlands. The integrity of datasets has not been affected.