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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.
We're Hiring a Project Manager
CESSDA ERIC is looking for a Project Manager to support the administration and coordination of European Commission (EC) funded projects and internal projects related to digital research infrastructure and data services.
New Version of CESSDA Data Catalogue Released
Version 4.0.0 of the CESSDA Data Catalogue (CDC) has been released, introducing a major upgrade: collections. These are thematic views that allow users to browse and search focused subsets of data by specific topics and issues. This enhancement significantly improves the user experience, offering more intuitive and relevant ways to explore Europe’s social science data landscape.
COORDINATE Concludes Successfully
After four years of dedicated work, COORDINATE officially reached its successful conclusion in March 2025. This EU-funded research project aimed to improve the availability of robust and suitable data for the monitoring and evaluation of child wellbeing in Europe.
A Year in Review: 2024 Annual Report
CESSDA has released its 2024 Annual Report, offering a comprehensive overview of its activities and achievements throughout the past year. The report highlights how CESSDA continues to reinforce its role as a key player in the European and global research infrastructure landscape, supporting social science research through robust data archiving, technological development, and policy engagement.