Data Bites sessions
Join our series of online sessions designed to spread awareness on various topics related to Research Data Management. This is an opportunity to take a short break from your busy day, and learn something new and useful! See the upcoming sessions in the schedule 2026.
What to expect
Each session features a quick 15-minute talk or demo, followed by a 15-minute chat, focusing on one specific RDM topic. From RDM essentials, FAIR principles, documentation, versioning, storage to preparing data for publishing (to name just a few). We keep it basic and crucial, ensuring you leave with a clear understanding of each topic. Data Bites is your ticket to understanding RDM in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Why attend
🚀 Gain practical knowledge into RDM
🤝 Engage in open discussions and get immediate support on your problem
🎓 Simplify complex topics
🔍 Opportunity to request more in-depth sessions or training
Who should attend
👩🎓 Aimed at researchers at all levels, students, and anyone interested in enhancing their understanding of RDM.
When and where
📅 Monthly, on the last Thursdays of each month (see schedule for specific date)
🕗 13:00-13:30
📍 Teams
Schedule 2026
| Date | Session title and abstract | Invite |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29 | Research Data Management basics We will discuss the importance of proper RDM in academia, the benefits it brings, and the common and best practices for managing your research data. | Following soon |
| Feb 26 | Research Archival Package Solution (RAPS) - preservation of data underlying scientific papers Curious about how to safeguard your research data for long-term? Meet RAPS: TU/e’s new solution designed to help researchers preserve the data underlying their scientific papers with ease and security. In this session, we’ll explore what RAPS is, who it’s for, and how you can start using it. | Following soon |
| Mar 26 | Data Management Plans and why every project needs one DMPs are often required by funders, but they are more than just paperwork. How can a DMP help you stay organized, and what does it include? Let's find out in this session. | Following soon |
| Apr 30 | Privacy, Security and Ethics in Research Projects Privacy and Ethics matter in all research, with or without human data. In this session, we'll cover how to protect data and follow TU/e's ethics and privacy guidelines, with the use of Research Cockpit. | Following soon |
| May 28 | How to create a data package Whether you aim to share, publish, or archive your data, creating a comprehensive data package is essential. Join us for this session to discover the essential elements that should be included in every data package. | Following soon |
Previous sessions
The Data Bites sessions are an initiative started in the Build Environment at TU/e by Lucia Forrová . After 2 years, the data stewards team decided to take this initiative TU/e wide! Check the BE Data Bites website to access the slide decks of previous sessions.