Workshops
In our workshops, you will receive information on selected data sets, questions relating to data use and analysis, and various topics related to research data management.
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Meet-the-data event seriesRDC workshops on data use and data analysisWorkshops on research data management
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Meet-the-data event series
The meet-the-data @educational research event series features researchers and data stewards from Research Data Centers presenting selected datasets. They answer questions such as: What analytical potential does the data offer? What research questions have already been addressed with it? How can I gain access to the data?
The series is aimed at researchers and students who either want an initial introduction to the data or would like the opportunity to ask their own questions to the experts.To the meet-the-data event series
Some Research Data Centers also offer in-depth workshops on selected datasets.
RDC Workshops on data use and data analysis
Research Data Centers offer advanced workshops on selected datasets, addressing questions around data usage and analysis.
Examples include:
Regular online trainings throughout the year on the National Educational Panel Study (NEPS) data.
Tutorials on analyzing data from the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC).
Annual in-person events hosted by the Institute for Educational Quality Improvement (IQB), offering introductions to statistical methods. (only available in German)
Workshops on research data management
Workshop: Introduction to research data management for empirical educational research
Format: Two-day workshop
Target group: Researchers in educational research
Date: To be determined
Location: GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences, Cologne
Research data management in empirical educational research presents specific challenges—such as anonymization of personal data, data archiving, and reuse. This workshop aims to raise awareness among researchers and strengthen their competencies in responsible data management.
This workshop, held annually since 2015, covers key principles such as data licensing, data protection, and ethics in reuse. Topics include documentation methods, file formats, secure storage, and archiving. The goal is to provide participants with hands-on support in drafting data management plans and preparing data for long-term preservation and reuse.
Workshops and presentations on request
Upon request, we offer tailored workshops and presentations on research data management as part of your event—subject to availability. These sessions can focus on various thematic priorities.
Selected past events include:
- Distributed Archiving via the Educational Research Data Network | DFG CORE Roundtable | Oct 2024
- Introduction to Research Data Management: Why It Matters | 5th EdTech Research Forum | Aug 2024
- Research Data Management at DIPF and Beyond: Terms, Goals, Measures & Infrastructure | PH DIPF | Feb 2024
- What Is Research Data Management? Opportunities and Responsibilities | Winter School 2023, DIPF | Nov 2023
- RDM – Theory, Practice, and Purpose | DGfE Summer School | Jul 2023
- RDM: Introductory Lecture & Q&A | INVITE Digital Platform Innovation Competition | Dec 2022
- Sharing and Reusing Data in Qualitative Research: Balancing Potential and Challenges | Network Next Generation Literacies | Nov 2022
Feel free to use our contact form to submit your request.
Train-the-trainer workshops
Target audience: Educators and advisors in research data management within educational research
Date: To be determined
Location: GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences, Cologne
The aim of this workshop is to empower educators to pass on their acquired knowledge within their institutions, project networks, or professional communities. This contributes to greater awareness of the importance of research data management and promotes long-term integration of standards across the research landscape.
Participants will be equipped to lead training and advisory sessions on research data management topics such as:
- The role of research data management in research projects
- Data management plans and the data lifecycle
- Documentation methods for research and data
- Data sharing, licensing, reuse, and long-term archiving in educational research
- Ethical standards, participant rights, and copyright in Germany
- Roles and responsibilities of project stakeholders in research data management
Following the workshops, we offer optional follow-up meetings with participants to stay connected with multipliers and evaluate the implementation of teaching outcomes.
