Introducing Anja Smit, Director of DANS

Hello, my name is Anja Smit and joined DANS, Dutch Centre of Expertise and National Repository and for research data in 2022 as the Director. DANS is an Institute of the Royal Academy of Sciences and the National Research Council in The Netherlands.

The CESSDA Main Office welcomes our Senior Science Officer, Lorraine!

Lorraine Wong has extensive research experience in various areas of the social sciences including work, human trafficking, migration, social protection, and health. Before joining CESSDA, she worked with United Nations agencies to analyse survey and administrative data.

First OSCARS Open Call: Advancing Open Science Across Europe

The first OSCARS Open Call, launched to foster cutting-edge research and services across a wide range of scientific disciplines, received an overwhelming 264 proposals from 33 countries.

New Publication on Facilitating Remote and Virtual Access in European Research Infrastructures

Dr. Steve McEachern has been appointed as the New Director of the UK Data Service

CESSDA welcomes the news that Dr. Steve McEachern has been appointed as the New Director of the UK Data Service. Steve McEachern is very familiar with the work of European data archives and CESSDA in his previous role as Director of the Australian Data Archive (ADA). Steve brings a wealth of experience with him in data archiving, survey methodology, and the strategic development of research infrastructures.

Apply to the RItrainPlus Management Training Programme for Research Infrastructures

Applications are now open for the second edition of the RItrainPlus management training programme, tailored for professionals in Research Infrastructures (RIs) and Core Facilities (CFs). This continuous professional development (CPD) programme is designed to enhance managerial skills in scientific institutions. Apply by 12:00 CEST on 9th September 2024.