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The reuse of research data is a key principle of open science. It enables verification, supports new research, and contributes to the cumulative knowledge development.ย 

In this series, we introduceโ€ฏmembers ofโ€ฏtheโ€ฏDANS Training Teamโ€ฏand learn a bit about them.โ€ฏThis month, Research Data Management Specialist Maaike Verburg shares what she values in her work and how she supports data professionals.ย 

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.

Moving forward from the 2021โ€“2025 policy period and the SEP evaluation in 2024, DANS presents a new strategy for the period 2026โ€“2028.

The DANS Training Team organises its activities around core themes. Each theme brings together relevant knowledge and materials for the community, making it easier for researchers and data professionals to find appropriate support. One of the central themes is FAIR and open science.

A image with the text: Software update Data Stations and DataverseNL. With decorative illustrations and the letter D.

The DANS Data Stations and DataverseNL make use of the open-source Dataverse software. This software is actively developed, with new releases published several times a year.ย 

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In this series, we introduceโ€ฏmembers ofโ€ฏtheโ€ฏDANS Training Teamโ€ฏand learn a bit about them.โ€ฏWe beginโ€ฏthis monthโ€ฏwith Research Data Management Specialist Michelle van den Berk, whoโ€ฏprovidesโ€ฏa range ofโ€ฏtraining on the practical application of open science and FAIR data.

FIDELIS has launched their first open call for training and support, facilitating mentoring and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange to support skill development and foster collaborative approaches, tackling common challenges in the repository community. Apply before 30 April to become a mentor or mentee.