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News from CESSDA
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.
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.
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
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
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.