CaSDaR
@casdarnetwork.bsky.social
Empowering Data Stewards to transform research! CaSDaR is a UKRI-funded Network+ dedicated to advancing careers, skills, and recognition for data-driven research.
Dr. @samicat1990.bsky.social, Dr. @xtallokitty808.bsky.social and Cassie are attending a workshop about building a comprehensive and coordinated training landscape for dRTPs!
Cassie has been very interested in dRTPs for a while so we couldn't miss this workshop at all!
Cassie has been very interested in dRTPs for a while so we couldn't miss this workshop at all!
November 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Dr. @samicat1990.bsky.social, Dr. @xtallokitty808.bsky.social and Cassie are attending a workshop about building a comprehensive and coordinated training landscape for dRTPs!
Cassie has been very interested in dRTPs for a while so we couldn't miss this workshop at all!
Cassie has been very interested in dRTPs for a while so we couldn't miss this workshop at all!
Workshop Alert!
FIDELIS project virtual workshop: Adapting the FAIR-enabling data policy checklist for repositories
Speakers:
🎤 @Joy Davidson & Laurence Horton (@laurencehorton.bsky.social) from @digitalcuration.bsky.social
🎟️ Registration is free: eden-fidelis.eu/events/adapt...
FIDELIS project virtual workshop: Adapting the FAIR-enabling data policy checklist for repositories
Speakers:
🎤 @Joy Davidson & Laurence Horton (@laurencehorton.bsky.social) from @digitalcuration.bsky.social
🎟️ Registration is free: eden-fidelis.eu/events/adapt...
November 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Workshop Alert!
FIDELIS project virtual workshop: Adapting the FAIR-enabling data policy checklist for repositories
Speakers:
🎤 @Joy Davidson & Laurence Horton (@laurencehorton.bsky.social) from @digitalcuration.bsky.social
🎟️ Registration is free: eden-fidelis.eu/events/adapt...
FIDELIS project virtual workshop: Adapting the FAIR-enabling data policy checklist for repositories
Speakers:
🎤 @Joy Davidson & Laurence Horton (@laurencehorton.bsky.social) from @digitalcuration.bsky.social
🎟️ Registration is free: eden-fidelis.eu/events/adapt...
This session is ideal for archivists, digital preservation professionals, #librarians, #recordsmanagers, and IT staff working with long-term #datastewardship.
Register 👉 t.ly/Zkf0L
❓When: 5th Dec 2025
💲Course Fee: £150.00
Register 👉 t.ly/Zkf0L
❓When: 5th Dec 2025
💲Course Fee: £150.00
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This session is ideal for archivists, digital preservation professionals, #librarians, #recordsmanagers, and IT staff working with long-term #datastewardship.
Register 👉 t.ly/Zkf0L
❓When: 5th Dec 2025
💲Course Fee: £150.00
Register 👉 t.ly/Zkf0L
❓When: 5th Dec 2025
💲Course Fee: £150.00
The purpose of this webinar is to go through the guidance on ORCID IDs. Both how to store and collect these from staff members, but also how to send them in to HESA.
Register: www.eventsforce.net/jiscevents/f...
Register: www.eventsforce.net/jiscevents/f...
November 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The purpose of this webinar is to go through the guidance on ORCID IDs. Both how to store and collect these from staff members, but also how to send them in to HESA.
Register: www.eventsforce.net/jiscevents/f...
Register: www.eventsforce.net/jiscevents/f...
⭐️ This interactive session is ideal for anyone interested in social research and keen to explore the wide range of resources offered by the @ukdataservice.bsky.social
📅 26 November 2025
⏰ 10:00-11:30
📍 Online
Book you FREE place: ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/uk-da...
📅 26 November 2025
⏰ 10:00-11:30
📍 Online
Book you FREE place: ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/uk-da...
November 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
⭐️ This interactive session is ideal for anyone interested in social research and keen to explore the wide range of resources offered by the @ukdataservice.bsky.social
📅 26 November 2025
⏰ 10:00-11:30
📍 Online
Book you FREE place: ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/uk-da...
📅 26 November 2025
⏰ 10:00-11:30
📍 Online
Book you FREE place: ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/uk-da...
Even well-structured, FAIR-intended datasets can fail when Hidden Access Barriers get in the way 🔒
Hidden access barriers are obstacles that might not be obvious at first glance but still prevent users from reaching or retrieving data. 📊
Hidden access barriers are obstacles that might not be obvious at first glance but still prevent users from reaching or retrieving data. 📊
November 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Even well-structured, FAIR-intended datasets can fail when Hidden Access Barriers get in the way 🔒
Hidden access barriers are obstacles that might not be obvious at first glance but still prevent users from reaching or retrieving data. 📊
Hidden access barriers are obstacles that might not be obvious at first glance but still prevent users from reaching or retrieving data. 📊
Responsible Data Stewardship: Generative AI and the Digital Waste Problem
Publication by Vanessa Utz, Simon Fraser University
Access the paper here: doi.org/10.48550/arX...
Publication by Vanessa Utz, Simon Fraser University
Access the paper here: doi.org/10.48550/arX...
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Responsible Data Stewardship: Generative AI and the Digital Waste Problem
Publication by Vanessa Utz, Simon Fraser University
Access the paper here: doi.org/10.48550/arX...
Publication by Vanessa Utz, Simon Fraser University
Access the paper here: doi.org/10.48550/arX...
This poster was presented at the Careers and Skills for Data-driven Research (CaSDaR) Townhall Launch event on the 18th September 2025.
Researchers: Craig Willis, Paul Kainth, Starr Young, Jonathan Mill
The poster can be accessed here: zenodo.org/records/1759...
Researchers: Craig Willis, Paul Kainth, Starr Young, Jonathan Mill
The poster can be accessed here: zenodo.org/records/1759...
November 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This poster was presented at the Careers and Skills for Data-driven Research (CaSDaR) Townhall Launch event on the 18th September 2025.
Researchers: Craig Willis, Paul Kainth, Starr Young, Jonathan Mill
The poster can be accessed here: zenodo.org/records/1759...
Researchers: Craig Willis, Paul Kainth, Starr Young, Jonathan Mill
The poster can be accessed here: zenodo.org/records/1759...
It is so surreal to see how CaSDaR has grown!
From launching earlier this year, to hosting our first Townhall (which all of you made such a success! 💜 ), having Cassie join our team and now having our funding call, it has been nothing but an absolutely joyous and fruitful journey
From launching earlier this year, to hosting our first Townhall (which all of you made such a success! 💜 ), having Cassie join our team and now having our funding call, it has been nothing but an absolutely joyous and fruitful journey
November 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
It is so surreal to see how CaSDaR has grown!
From launching earlier this year, to hosting our first Townhall (which all of you made such a success! 💜 ), having Cassie join our team and now having our funding call, it has been nothing but an absolutely joyous and fruitful journey
From launching earlier this year, to hosting our first Townhall (which all of you made such a success! 💜 ), having Cassie join our team and now having our funding call, it has been nothing but an absolutely joyous and fruitful journey
The University of Reading are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Open Access Adviser to join the Library’s Open Research team.
This is a 0.5 FTE, permanent professional services post and requires 17.5 hours per week.
For full details and to apply please visit: t.ly/085Us
This is a 0.5 FTE, permanent professional services post and requires 17.5 hours per week.
For full details and to apply please visit: t.ly/085Us
November 12, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The University of Reading are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Open Access Adviser to join the Library’s Open Research team.
This is a 0.5 FTE, permanent professional services post and requires 17.5 hours per week.
For full details and to apply please visit: t.ly/085Us
This is a 0.5 FTE, permanent professional services post and requires 17.5 hours per week.
For full details and to apply please visit: t.ly/085Us
Please see casdar.ac.uk/funding/ for more information. For us to ensure that the review process for the funding call runs smoothly and to tailor future funding calls, we are asking for interested parties to submit a registration of interest: t.ly/TBPtF
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Please see casdar.ac.uk/funding/ for more information. For us to ensure that the review process for the funding call runs smoothly and to tailor future funding calls, we are asking for interested parties to submit a registration of interest: t.ly/TBPtF
Current state of data stewardship tools in life science
Publication by: Anna Aksenova, Anoop Johny, Tim Adams, Philip Gribbon, Marc Jacobs, Martin Hofmann-Apitius: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Publication by: Anna Aksenova, Anoop Johny, Tim Adams, Philip Gribbon, Marc Jacobs, Martin Hofmann-Apitius: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
October 31, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Current state of data stewardship tools in life science
Publication by: Anna Aksenova, Anoop Johny, Tim Adams, Philip Gribbon, Marc Jacobs, Martin Hofmann-Apitius: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Publication by: Anna Aksenova, Anoop Johny, Tim Adams, Philip Gribbon, Marc Jacobs, Martin Hofmann-Apitius: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Dr. Samantha Pearman-Kanza, is speaking at Lab Innovations 2025!
5 CPD-accredited stages in the conference this year focus on:
🌱 Sustainability | ⚙️ AI & Automation | ✅ Quality & Compliance | 🧬Biotechnology | 🧠 Skills & Development
You can claim your free conference pass here: invt.io/1wxbncvjesi
5 CPD-accredited stages in the conference this year focus on:
🌱 Sustainability | ⚙️ AI & Automation | ✅ Quality & Compliance | 🧬Biotechnology | 🧠 Skills & Development
You can claim your free conference pass here: invt.io/1wxbncvjesi
October 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Dr. Samantha Pearman-Kanza, is speaking at Lab Innovations 2025!
5 CPD-accredited stages in the conference this year focus on:
🌱 Sustainability | ⚙️ AI & Automation | ✅ Quality & Compliance | 🧬Biotechnology | 🧠 Skills & Development
You can claim your free conference pass here: invt.io/1wxbncvjesi
5 CPD-accredited stages in the conference this year focus on:
🌱 Sustainability | ⚙️ AI & Automation | ✅ Quality & Compliance | 🧬Biotechnology | 🧠 Skills & Development
You can claim your free conference pass here: invt.io/1wxbncvjesi
This paper, by Dr. Stefaan G. Verhulst, outlines the core competencies required for effective data stewardship, explains the distinction between data stewards and Chief Data Officers, and details the intermediary role of stewards in bridging gaps between data holders & external stakeholders [contd]
October 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This paper, by Dr. Stefaan G. Verhulst, outlines the core competencies required for effective data stewardship, explains the distinction between data stewards and Chief Data Officers, and details the intermediary role of stewards in bridging gaps between data holders & external stakeholders [contd]
In this webinar we will describe the development of the project grants, provide more detail about both of the grants, give an overview of the application and review process including the projected timeline, and answer any questions that you may have.
October 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
In this webinar we will describe the development of the project grants, provide more detail about both of the grants, give an overview of the application and review process including the projected timeline, and answer any questions that you may have.
Data stewardship involves the careful management, preservation, and sharing of research data throughout its lifecycle—from creation to reuse.
October 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Data stewardship involves the careful management, preservation, and sharing of research data throughout its lifecycle—from creation to reuse.
We are excited to announce the launch of our Funding Call, aimed at supporting Data Stewards across the UK research landscape and creating an evidence base for the roles and responsibilities of data stewardship.
🎟️ Registration: lnkd.in/gVZuNYS3
🎟️ Registration: lnkd.in/gVZuNYS3
October 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
We are excited to announce the launch of our Funding Call, aimed at supporting Data Stewards across the UK research landscape and creating an evidence base for the roles and responsibilities of data stewardship.
🎟️ Registration: lnkd.in/gVZuNYS3
🎟️ Registration: lnkd.in/gVZuNYS3
Things are heating up in the Data Villa… 🔥
Cassie from CaSDaR is giving SharkCat from Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure (PSDI) the ultimate side-eye, 👀 and honestly, who can blame her?
Cassie’s all about transparency and reproducibility, and she won't have it!
Cassie from CaSDaR is giving SharkCat from Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure (PSDI) the ultimate side-eye, 👀 and honestly, who can blame her?
Cassie’s all about transparency and reproducibility, and she won't have it!
October 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Things are heating up in the Data Villa… 🔥
Cassie from CaSDaR is giving SharkCat from Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure (PSDI) the ultimate side-eye, 👀 and honestly, who can blame her?
Cassie’s all about transparency and reproducibility, and she won't have it!
Cassie from CaSDaR is giving SharkCat from Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure (PSDI) the ultimate side-eye, 👀 and honestly, who can blame her?
Cassie’s all about transparency and reproducibility, and she won't have it!
@biofair.bsky.social will fund 8 – 12 projects across the scientific domains. Successful projects will receive up to £100,000 funding for 12 months.
Don’t miss this chance to help shape the future of UK life sciences research infrastructure: biofair.uk/pathfinder-p...
Don’t miss this chance to help shape the future of UK life sciences research infrastructure: biofair.uk/pathfinder-p...
October 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
@biofair.bsky.social will fund 8 – 12 projects across the scientific domains. Successful projects will receive up to £100,000 funding for 12 months.
Don’t miss this chance to help shape the future of UK life sciences research infrastructure: biofair.uk/pathfinder-p...
Don’t miss this chance to help shape the future of UK life sciences research infrastructure: biofair.uk/pathfinder-p...
Hidden identifiers occur when datasets, versions, or entities aren’t clearly labelled or linked through persistent, machine-readable IDs.
October 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Hidden identifiers occur when datasets, versions, or entities aren’t clearly labelled or linked through persistent, machine-readable IDs.
Reproducibility is the foundation of reliable science, and Data Stewards make it possible.
✅ Structured Metadata – They ensure datasets are described clearly, so others can interpret and reuse them accurately.
✅ Structured Metadata – They ensure datasets are described clearly, so others can interpret and reuse them accurately.
October 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Reproducibility is the foundation of reliable science, and Data Stewards make it possible.
✅ Structured Metadata – They ensure datasets are described clearly, so others can interpret and reuse them accurately.
✅ Structured Metadata – They ensure datasets are described clearly, so others can interpret and reuse them accurately.
By addressing shared institutional needs, CaSDaR is working to establish clear career paths and meaningful recognition for data stewards, while fostering a collaborative, supportive community.
October 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
By addressing shared institutional needs, CaSDaR is working to establish clear career paths and meaningful recognition for data stewards, while fostering a collaborative, supportive community.
Here’s what you can expect to access soon:
🌟 Training & Career Development
🌟 Publications & Reports
🌟 Resource Repository
🌟 Videos & Presentations
Know more: casdar.ac.uk/resources/
🌟 Training & Career Development
🌟 Publications & Reports
🌟 Resource Repository
🌟 Videos & Presentations
Know more: casdar.ac.uk/resources/
October 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Here’s what you can expect to access soon:
🌟 Training & Career Development
🌟 Publications & Reports
🌟 Resource Repository
🌟 Videos & Presentations
Know more: casdar.ac.uk/resources/
🌟 Training & Career Development
🌟 Publications & Reports
🌟 Resource Repository
🌟 Videos & Presentations
Know more: casdar.ac.uk/resources/
We don't want to toot our own horns, but our Cassie stickers are all the rage all over the UK (okay, slight exaggeration..slight)
If you got yourself a Cassie sticker, show it off in the comment section below! :D
If you got yourself a Cassie sticker, show it off in the comment section below! :D
September 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We don't want to toot our own horns, but our Cassie stickers are all the rage all over the UK (okay, slight exaggeration..slight)
If you got yourself a Cassie sticker, show it off in the comment section below! :D
If you got yourself a Cassie sticker, show it off in the comment section below! :D
The workshop by @ukdataservice.bsky.social will also cover practical tools and techniques for data management, such as metadata standards for documenting data, data quality semi-automated freeware, and best practices for data sharing and archiving.
Register: t.ly/5jng3
Register: t.ly/5jng3
September 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The workshop by @ukdataservice.bsky.social will also cover practical tools and techniques for data management, such as metadata standards for documenting data, data quality semi-automated freeware, and best practices for data sharing and archiving.
Register: t.ly/5jng3
Register: t.ly/5jng3