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From ambitious goals to impressive results: CESSDA in FAIR IMPACT
CESSDA contributed to expand FAIR solutions across the EOSC (European Open Science Cloud) by joining the FAIR IMPACT project, running from June 2022 to May 2025, and funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe programme. The project, coordinated by DANS and supported by 27 additional partners from 11 countries, improved reproducibility and public trust in science, transforming the way researchers share and exploit research outputs. CESSDA joined the project with partners from the UK (UKDS) and Norway (Sikt and the CESSDA Main Office).
ISSDA Launches Dataverse and New Website
In July Irish Social Science Data Archive (ISSDA), based in UCD Library, launched its new data repository ISSDA Dataverse, a modern platform that significantly enhances how users access, discover, and work with archived social science data.
From Papers to Podcasts – EKKE’s New Way to Disseminate Social Science
Since the spring of 2023, the National Centre for Social Research (EKKE) has been producing a series of podcasts through its Communication and Publicity Committee. Aimed at presenting the institution’s research and publications to a broader public, the podcast series has become a cornerstone of EKKE’s communication strategy.
Second Infra4NextGen Hackathon Produces Green, Digital, and Equal Policy Briefs
Earlier this year, the first two waves of the CROss-National Online Survey 3 (CRONOS-3) panel data were made available via the European Social Survey (ESS) data portal. At the recent Infra4NextGen (I4NG) Hackathon, participants used that data to create policy briefs while competing for a share of €4,000.
A Part of CESSDA History
It’s 1985, and Marion Wittenberg needs a job. As a young student during an unemployment crisis, she needs a way to make money to help her through some tough times. Today, four decades later, she signs out at DANS for the last time.
Reflections from IASSIST 2025: Innovation, Collaboration, and the Future of Data Services
At the International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology (IASSIST) conference, our team joined experts and partners from across the globe to explore how we can make data more accessible, trustworthy, and impactful for research and policy. With a packed programme and lively discussions, three key themes stood out this year: the rapid evolution of generative AI, the growing culture of data citation, and the transformative potential of synthetic data.