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 The CESSDA Main Office welcomes our Senior Science Officer, Lorraine!
Wed 11 Sep 2024

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
Tue 10 Sep 2024

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.

Dr. Steve McEachern has been appointed as the New Director of the UK Data Service
Fri 6 Sep 2024

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
Thu 5 Sep 2024

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.

Professor Matthew Woollard has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List for services to data science and higher education.
Mon 2 Sep 2024

Professor Matthew Woollard has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List for services to data science and higher education.

The CESSDA consortium is proud to acknowledge Professor Matthew Woollard’s recent recognition in the King’s Birthday Honours List, where he was awarded an OBE for his outstanding contributions to data science and higher education.