Community involvement 

Your learning journey doesn't happen in isolation. This platform is here to strengthen the link between your professional growth and the vibrant communities already active in the Netherlands. By working together, we ensure that the training truly meets your needs, stays easy to find, and remains relevant as the field evolves. We also encourage you to share your knowledge, learn from peers, and shape the future of data stewardship together. 

What you will find in this community space 

Soon, this space will help you:

• Connect with others. Explore an overview of existing communities for data professionals, including:
  • Data Stewards Interest Group (DSIG)
  • LCRDM
  • NL-RSE and Research Software Training NL
  • Open Science Communities the Netherlands (OSC-NL)
  • SURF communities and Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
  • 4TU.ResearchData
  • RDA-NL
  • ODISSEI
  • Clariah
  • DANS Data Stations
  • TDCCs and LDCCs
  • Health-RI
  • UKB Working Groups
  • Postdoc NL
  • Promovendi Netwerk Nederland
  • Young Science in Transition
  • Community Managers Club
  • Various domain-specific groups
• Get involved. Find direct links to mailing lists, events, working groups, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Stay up to date. Check the (upcoming) community calendar for upcoming meetings, webinars, and workshops - organised both by us and by partners across the field.
• Co-create. Share your ideas, suggest training needs, contribute examples, or organise a session to support others.

Annual community events

Each year, we support or co-host a national community event that brings people together across roles and domains. These events celebrate good practices, foster connections, and invite your feedback on current and future training.

Why this matters

By connecting training efforts to real communities, your learning becomes practical, visible, and future-proof. Whether you’re a data steward, researcher, software expert, or trainer, this is your space to grow, collaborate, and drive data support forward – together.