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![A Year in Review: CESSDA publishes 2023 Annual Report](/News/Main-images/1059/image-thumb__1059__newsfront/News%2019082024.jpg)
A Year in Review: CESSDA publishes 2023 Annual Report
CESSDA released its annual report detailing its extensive activities and accomplishments during 2023. This report showcases CESSDA's ongoing commitment and activities to support social science research through robust data archiving services and innovative projects. The activities undertaken in 2023 demonstrate that CESSDA continues to be a pivotal player in the research data landscape in Europe.
![CESSDA Expert Seminar on Data Citation](/News/List-images/1052/image-thumb__1052__newsfront/CESSDA_Data%20Citation.jpg)
CESSDA Expert Seminar on Data Citation
On 11 June 2024, the CESSDA Expert Seminar on data citation gathered nearly 50 participants for a 3-hour session in Split, Croatia. The seminar focused on the activities of the CESSDA Data Citation Key Topic Working Group (WG) and particularly the CESSDA Recommendations on data citation.
![Enhancing Reproducibility in Computational Social Science: Workshop Highlights](/News/List-images/1054/image-thumb__1054__newsfront/JupyterHub.jpg)
Enhancing Reproducibility in Computational Social Science: Workshop Highlights
The fourth and final workshop of the CESSDA Conference 2024, titled "From MyBinder to JupyterHub: Enhancing Reproducibility in Computational Social Science," was led by Arnim Bleier and Raniere Silva from GESIS - Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences. This session provided a hands-on overview of tools and strategies to improve reproducibility in computational social science research.
![The Role of AI in CESSDA Service Providers: Workshop Highlights](/News/List-images/1056/image-thumb__1056__newsfront/Role%20of%20AI%20in%20CESSDA%20workshop%20providers.jpg)
The Role of AI in CESSDA Service Providers: Workshop Highlights
At the CESSDA Conference 2024, the first of four workshops, titled "The Role of AI in CESSDA Service Providers," explored the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance data archives and research infrastructures. Chaired by Bojana Tasic of FORS, the session brought together experts to discuss how AI can revolutionise the field.
![CESSDA Conference Science Day 2024: Key Takeaways and Highlights](/News/List-images/1049/image-thumb__1049__newsfront/_DSF5578%20%281%29.jpg)
CESSDA Conference Science Day 2024: Key Takeaways and Highlights
On 12 June 2024, the CESSDA (Consortium of European Social Science Data Archives) Conference Science Day convened a series of insightful sessions addressing contemporary challenges in data collection within the social sciences. The conference brought together experts from various countries to discuss topics ranging from data preservation in crisis situations to metadata interoperability. It took place at the UNIST Technological Park in Split, Croatia.
![Scientific Diplomacy Forum at #EuARe2024: Enhancing Diplomacy through Research and Science](/News/Main-images/1031/image-thumb__1031__newsfront/SciDipForum.png)
Scientific Diplomacy Forum at #EuARe2024: Enhancing Diplomacy through Research and Science
On 20 May 2024, the European Academy of Religion hosted the Scientific Diplomacy Forum at the historic Palazzo Steri in Palermo, Italy. The event, co-sponsored by RESILIENCE Research Infrastructure and FSCIRE – Fondazione per le Scienze Religiose, gathered diplomats, politicians, and scholars to discuss the critical role of research infrastructures and scientific programmes in enhancing diplomacy.