TG7 – Purpose and Remit The Networking & Knowledge Exchange Task Group (TG7) is part of the larger Professionalising Data Stewardship Interest Group The Networking and Knowledge Exchange Task Group (TG7) serves as a collaborative network for professionals working in research data management (RDM) and data stewardship (DS). TG7 enables members to: Share resources and showcase successes Address common challenges Build connections across initiatives, networks,…
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NORF 2025 Open Research Fund
NORF 2025 Open Research Fund Sonraí Irish Data Stewardship Network is delighted to have been awarded funding under the NORF 2025 Open Research Fund. Host Institution: HEAnet Lead Applicant: Jenny O’Neill, Research Engagement Officer, HEAnet Project Partners: Dr Aoife Coffey, Research Data Lead and Dr Pádraig Mac Aodhgáin, Research Data Steward, UCC Library, and Ruth Geraghty, Research Data Coordinator, RCSI Library. Sonraí Irish Data Stewardship…
Bridging the Gap: Costing Research Data Management for Better Research Outcomes
In today’s data-driven research landscape, effective Research Data Management (RDM) is more critical than ever. Yet, despite its importance, RDM is often treated as an afterthought in research planning and funding proposals. Essential tasks—such as data documentation, storage, sharing, and long-term preservation—are frequently under-resourced or omitted entirely. This oversight can compromise research quality, hinder data FAIRness and obscure the true extent of data stewardship support…
Shaping the Future of Research Data Stewardship in Ireland
Two Key Reports Released Research data stewardship is core enabler of engagement with FAIR and Open Data, effective data management and reduction in research waste. As the role of data steward grows in importance, the need for professionalisation and tailored learning pathways has become critical. Over the past two years Sonraí has engaged in broad consultation across the research community. Conducting 21 interviews with experts…