This winter term, the HeFDI Data School is once again offering cross-campus and interdisciplinary online courses on research data management in collaboration with universities and higher education institutions in Hesse. The programme is primarily aimed at PhD students and academic employees.

The basic modules provide an introduction to research data management (RDM). They cover fundamental concepts, standard methods and best practices. Advanced supplementary modules offer specialisations in selected sub-areas.

The next round of the HeFDI Data School begins in October 2026. Courses take place every other Wednesday from 10.00am to 11.30am. 

Further information and registration: 
https://dataschool.hefdi.de/
Please note: Registration must be completed via the relevant session dates and is required separately for each session.

Basic modules:

• 21 October 2026: Basics of research data management & good academic practice
• 4 November 2026: Handling personal research data: practical procedures
• 18 November 2026: Data organisation and documentation
• 2 December 2026: Data management plans: Effective planning and implementation
• 16 December 2026: Data Publication and Archiving

Contact: 
hefdi-data-school(at)uni-marburg.de