Challenges in Data Reusability

09.02.2026

DAPHNE4NFDI, FAIRmat, and Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration (HMC) invite you to celebrate Love Data Week together at this interactive workshop. The trainers will focus on the “R” in the FAIR Principles – Reusability. Participants will learn why making research data reusable is essential for transparent, efficient, and impactful science. Through short exercises and practical examples, you will explore how documentation, metadata, and persistent identifiers contribute to high-quality, reusable datasets. You will also gain hands-on experience drafting a README file and choosing an appropriate license, and you will leave with concrete strategies for improving the reusability of your own data.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

  • Explain what data reusability means and why it is important.

  • Describe how documentation and persistent identifiers enhance data reusability and strengthen research practices.

  • Create a clear README file and select a suitable license to support reuse.

  • Apply practical steps and habits to increase the reusability of your own research data.

This workshop is open to everyone, particularly those at the early stages of their research careers. The workshop will be held online. Registered participants will be provided with the Zoom link shortly before the event.

No prerequisites required.

At a glance

Date & Location
February 9, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Online (Zoom)

Trainer:
Özlem Özkan (HMC), Vitaly Biniyaminow (Daphne4NFDI) and Ahmed Mansour (FAIRmat)

Registration:
Secure your spot now! Registration is open at https://events.hifis.net/event/3276