“Metadata is a love note to the future”
Jason Scott

The Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration (HMC) promotes the qualitative enrichment of research data by means of metadata – and implements this approach across the whole organization.

HMC develops and implements novel concepts and technologies for a sustainable handling of research data through high-quality metadata. Its main goal is to make the depth and breadth of research data produced by Helmholtz Centres findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable (FAIR) for the whole science community. Read more

News

06.08.2026

HMC Open Office Hour – Hub AST

Join the HMC Open Office Hour with Hub Health AST for free expert advice on metadata
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20.08.2026

HMC Open Office Hour – Hub Earth & Environment

Join the HMC Open Office Hour with Hub Earth and Environment for free expert advice on metadata
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03.09.2026

HMC Open Office Hour – Hub Energy

Join the HMC Open Office Hour with Hub Energy for free expert advice on metadata
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09.11.2026 - 13.11.2026

Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2026

Join scientists from across Helmholtz and beyond at the Helmholtz Imaging annual conference on November 9-13, 2026 in Leipzig to discuss challenges, s …
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12.11.2026

Reusability of Scientific Data - for Matter

This course focuses on the reusability dimension of the FAIR principles. Participants learn practical strategies to improve documentation, licensing, …
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01.12.2026 - 03.12.2026

TEACH 6

Join us in Berlin in November for the 6th edition of the TEACH conference!
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HMC Project Kick-Off: REDataNet

The HMC project REDataNet held its kick-off meeting virtually last week.
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The HMC Community is moving to Matrix

Join the new HMC Community Space and find out what you need to do before Mattermost is discontinued on 15 July 2026
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HMC Contributes to FAIRification of PAINT Database Published in Nature Energy

A new publication in Nature Energy introduces the PAINT database, the first freely accessible operational database for solar power tower plants. HMC s …
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TEACH 6 - Call for Abstracts is open

TEACH 6 Call for Abstracts is open! Join the exchange and help shape TEACH 6.
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HMC Conference 2026: Metadata in Action

From FAIR data and interoperability to AI-supported workflows and research infrastructures, HMC Conference 2026 showcased metadata in action
read more

HMC Project Call 2026 is now open

The HMC Project Call 2026 is now open. Apply for funding to develop innovative, interdisciplinary projects advancing metadata and FAIR research data.
read more

Events

06.08.2026

HMC Open Office Hour – Hub AST

Join the HMC Open Office Hour with Hub Health AST for free expert advice on metadata
read more
20.08.2026

HMC Open Office Hour – Hub Earth & Environment

Join the HMC Open Office Hour with Hub Earth and Environment for free expert advice on metadata
read more
03.09.2026

HMC Open Office Hour – Hub Energy

Join the HMC Open Office Hour with Hub Energy for free expert advice on metadata
read more
09.11.2026 - 13.11.2026

Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2026

Join scientists from across Helmholtz and beyond at the Helmholtz Imaging annual conference on November 9-13, 2026 in Leipzig to discuss challenges, s …
read more
12.11.2026

Reusability of Scientific Data - for Matter

This course focuses on the reusability dimension of the FAIR principles. Participants learn practical strategies to improve documentation, licensing, …
read more
01.12.2026 - 03.12.2026

TEACH 6

Join us in Berlin in November for the 6th edition of the TEACH conference!
read more

HMC Project Kick-Off: REDataNet

The HMC project REDataNet held its kick-off meeting virtually last week.
read more

The HMC Community is moving to Matrix

Join the new HMC Community Space and find out what you need to do before Mattermost is discontinued on 15 July 2026
read more

HMC Contributes to FAIRification of PAINT Database Published in Nature Energy

A new publication in Nature Energy introduces the PAINT database, the first freely accessible operational database for solar power tower plants. HMC s …
read more

TEACH 6 - Call for Abstracts is open

TEACH 6 Call for Abstracts is open! Join the exchange and help shape TEACH 6.
read more

HMC Conference 2026: Metadata in Action

From FAIR data and interoperability to AI-supported workflows and research infrastructures, HMC Conference 2026 showcased metadata in action
read more

HMC Project Call 2026 is now open

The HMC Project Call 2026 is now open. Apply for funding to develop innovative, interdisciplinary projects advancing metadata and FAIR research data.
read more