Helen Blomfield
@helenblomfield.bsky.social
Research Data Management, Open Research, FAIR Data, Libraries.
Allotment grower, cross-stitcher, 35mm film enthusiast and sporadic gig-goer.
Leeds. She/her
Allotment grower, cross-stitcher, 35mm film enthusiast and sporadic gig-goer.
Leeds. She/her
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ReproducibiliTea at Leeds, The Next Generation
@kellylloyd.bsky.social talks about why YOU as an ECR or PGR should consider getting involved with @reproducibilitea.org @universityofleeds.bsky.social
youtu.be/P8mG0vY9wfk
leedsunilibrary.wordpress.com/2025/08/22/r...
@kellylloyd.bsky.social talks about why YOU as an ECR or PGR should consider getting involved with @reproducibilitea.org @universityofleeds.bsky.social
youtu.be/P8mG0vY9wfk
leedsunilibrary.wordpress.com/2025/08/22/r...
ReproducibiliTea at Leeds, The Next Generation
YouTube video by Leeds University Library
youtu.be
August 22, 2025 at 7:44 AM
ReproducibiliTea at Leeds, The Next Generation
@kellylloyd.bsky.social talks about why YOU as an ECR or PGR should consider getting involved with @reproducibilitea.org @universityofleeds.bsky.social
youtu.be/P8mG0vY9wfk
leedsunilibrary.wordpress.com/2025/08/22/r...
@kellylloyd.bsky.social talks about why YOU as an ECR or PGR should consider getting involved with @reproducibilitea.org @universityofleeds.bsky.social
youtu.be/P8mG0vY9wfk
leedsunilibrary.wordpress.com/2025/08/22/r...
One of the best IASSIST sessions I've attended so far - very important work!
Our slides are now up on Zenodo: zenodo.org/records/1559... Excited to talk about our work in the context of the wider intiatives!
The Data Rescue Project and Wider Initiatives
In response to the removal of datasets and dismantling of statistical offices at the federal level in the U.S., a coalition of organizations has been working together to communicate and coordinate acr...
zenodo.org
June 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM
One of the best IASSIST sessions I've attended so far - very important work!
Loking forward to heading to Bristol tomorrow for IASSIST 2025. Deciding which audiobooks to download for the train journey...
We’re really looking forward to IASSIST 2025 and we hope you're too! All conference delegates should've received informational emails covering travel to Bristol, public transportation within the city, venue details, and suggestions for things to do during the stay.
➡️ iassistdata.org/conferences/...
➡️ iassistdata.org/conferences/...
IASSIST 2025 - Maps and Local Information
IASSIST is an international organization of professionals working in and with information technology and data services to support research and teaching in the social sciences and beyond.
iassistdata.org
June 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Loking forward to heading to Bristol tomorrow for IASSIST 2025. Deciding which audiobooks to download for the train journey...
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This morning @helenblomfield.bsky.social and @nickshepp.bsky.social have teamed up with @emrinke.bsky.social to talk about Open Political Research
(Described by @lauracon.bsky.social as an #OpenResearch / data management super group 🤣)
(Described by @lauracon.bsky.social as an #OpenResearch / data management super group 🤣)
May 15, 2025 at 9:16 AM
This morning @helenblomfield.bsky.social and @nickshepp.bsky.social have teamed up with @emrinke.bsky.social to talk about Open Political Research
(Described by @lauracon.bsky.social as an #OpenResearch / data management super group 🤣)
(Described by @lauracon.bsky.social as an #OpenResearch / data management super group 🤣)
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📢 Want to shape the future of EDI in the information community? @uksg.bsky.social is seeking passionate individuals for our new EDI Working Group: 6-8 members (library & publishing/vendor) from diverse minority groups & allies. Interested? Apply by 21/3/25: forms.office.com/e/ueR3z5yMT9
Microsoft Forms
forms.office.com
March 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
📢 Want to shape the future of EDI in the information community? @uksg.bsky.social is seeking passionate individuals for our new EDI Working Group: 6-8 members (library & publishing/vendor) from diverse minority groups & allies. Interested? Apply by 21/3/25: forms.office.com/e/ueR3z5yMT9
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Really pleased that our submission to @iassistdata.bsky.social conference with @helenrdm.bsky.social has been accepted! Looking forward to heading to Bristol to present our review of data governance practices in the University of Leeds Research Data Repository.
January 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Really pleased that our submission to @iassistdata.bsky.social conference with @helenrdm.bsky.social has been accepted! Looking forward to heading to Bristol to present our review of data governance practices in the University of Leeds Research Data Repository.
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Today, and despite the wind💨, we're hosting a Wikimedian in Residence meet up in Leeds! Great to hear from all the various Wikimedians on what they're up to at their institutions @wikimediauk.bsky.social @yclepit.bsky.social
#Leeds #Wikimedians #openknowledge #wikipedia #InternationalEducationDay
#Leeds #Wikimedians #openknowledge #wikipedia #InternationalEducationDay
January 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Today, and despite the wind💨, we're hosting a Wikimedian in Residence meet up in Leeds! Great to hear from all the various Wikimedians on what they're up to at their institutions @wikimediauk.bsky.social @yclepit.bsky.social
#Leeds #Wikimedians #openknowledge #wikipedia #InternationalEducationDay
#Leeds #Wikimedians #openknowledge #wikipedia #InternationalEducationDay
Leeds becomes first Russell Group university to quit X @universityofleeds.bsky.social www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Leeds becomes first Russell Group university to quit X - Research Professional News
Leeds says Elon Musk’s social media site “no longer aligns with our university values”
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 24, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Leeds becomes first Russell Group university to quit X @universityofleeds.bsky.social www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
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Nature is keen to find out how scientists are using Bluesky and whether it has become their go-to soc media platform. Do you use Bluesky? Has it replaced X for you? Tell us about it: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Has Bluesky replaced X for scientists? Take Nature’s poll
The research community has flocked to the social-media platform Bluesky. Tell us about your experience.
www.nature.com
January 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Nature is keen to find out how scientists are using Bluesky and whether it has become their go-to soc media platform. Do you use Bluesky? Has it replaced X for you? Tell us about it: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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📢 Next Open Lunch Webinar!
🗓️ Date: 22nd Jan 2025
🕐 Time: 1-2pm (UK time)
Join Dr. Matthew Hanchard (University of Sheffield) & Sally Dalton (University of Leeds) to discuss sharing of qualitative data & FAIR principles.
📌 Register: leeds.libcal.com/event/4299757
#OpenResearch #DataEthics
🗓️ Date: 22nd Jan 2025
🕐 Time: 1-2pm (UK time)
Join Dr. Matthew Hanchard (University of Sheffield) & Sally Dalton (University of Leeds) to discuss sharing of qualitative data & FAIR principles.
📌 Register: leeds.libcal.com/event/4299757
#OpenResearch #DataEthics
As Open As Possible, As Closed As Necessary: Fostering a Culture of Open Qualitative Research at the University of Leeds
Sharing research data is increasingly standard practice to facilitate transparent and reproducible research. It is an expectation of all major research funders including UKRI and...
leeds.libcal.com
January 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
📢 Next Open Lunch Webinar!
🗓️ Date: 22nd Jan 2025
🕐 Time: 1-2pm (UK time)
Join Dr. Matthew Hanchard (University of Sheffield) & Sally Dalton (University of Leeds) to discuss sharing of qualitative data & FAIR principles.
📌 Register: leeds.libcal.com/event/4299757
#OpenResearch #DataEthics
🗓️ Date: 22nd Jan 2025
🕐 Time: 1-2pm (UK time)
Join Dr. Matthew Hanchard (University of Sheffield) & Sally Dalton (University of Leeds) to discuss sharing of qualitative data & FAIR principles.
📌 Register: leeds.libcal.com/event/4299757
#OpenResearch #DataEthics
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This in particular should raise lots of eyebrows 👇 #dh #skystorians
January 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
This in particular should raise lots of eyebrows 👇 #dh #skystorians
Reading about the Oxford Common File Layout (OCFL) ocfl.io which aims to store digital information in a "structured, transparent, and predictable manner" which, incidentally, are three of the qualities I most value in daily life.
OCFL Specifications
This Oxford Common File Layout (OCFL) specification describes an application-independent approach to the storage of digital information in a structured, transparent, and predictable manner.
ocfl.io
January 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Reading about the Oxford Common File Layout (OCFL) ocfl.io which aims to store digital information in a "structured, transparent, and predictable manner" which, incidentally, are three of the qualities I most value in daily life.
Hello! After abandoning Twitter for Mastodon (in May 2022, apparently) I hear this is now the place to be...
December 4, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Hello! After abandoning Twitter for Mastodon (in May 2022, apparently) I hear this is now the place to be...