GDPR 4 Data Support is an RDNL training course covering the key concepts of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as well as the steps that data supporters can take to protect personal data in scientific research. It is intended for anyone who supports — or aspires to support — researchers in handling personal data responsibly. It helps research data professionals act as a link between researchers and privacy professionals, such as privacy officers.

Join the LCRDM Networking Day on Monday 6 October, live at Domstad in Utrecht. Central theme of the day: the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information. The day opens with a keynote on this, followed by knowledge exchange sessions in three rounds, offering plenty of space for dialogue on what the declaration means for research support practices and the wider research information ecosystem.

On 7 October 2025, the 8th edition of the biennial ISKO UK conference will take place online. The programme features talks on knowledge organisation systems (KOSs), related applications, and the latest developments in generative AI. Confirmed speakers include Andrea Scharnhorst, senior policy advisor at DANS, and Ronald Siebes, DANS fellow. The event will be of interest to information professionals, information science researchers, and others committed to improving access to information.

OpenAIRE is launching a FAIR RDM Bootcamp for Data Stewards. The four-day hybrid programme consists of expert-led live workshops, real-world case scenarios and self-paced learning via OpenPlato. The sessions are interactive, practical, and co-designed with Europe's leading Open Science and RDM experts.

Who owns our knowledge? The theme of this year's Open Access Week 2025 asks a pointed question about the present moment and how, in a time of disruption, communities can reassert control over the knowledge they produce.

The fifth Open Science Festival takes place on 24 October 2025 at the University of Groningen. A vibrant day of sessions, sharing, and connection for researchers and research support staff from all disciplines.

the 21st International Conference on Digital Preservation. the call for contributions is now open.

The 2025 ODISSEI Conference for Social Science in the Netherlands will take place on 4 November in Utrecht. The event will bring together researchers from across the field and focus on the latest developments in computational social science, from data and methods to ethics, policy and infrastructure.