Promoting Resilient Science—Research and Data Management in an Open Society
The way we work with research data is changing rapidly—and so is the day-to-day work of researchers. New AI-powered tools, automated analyses, and complex data formats are expanding the possibilities, but at the same time placing greater demands on skills, workflows, and infrastructure. At the same time, geopolitical uncertainties and dependencies on external service providers make it more difficult to handle data reliably and independently.
For researchers, this means that data must be organized not only according to FAIR principles but also in a way that is robust, sustainable, and legally compliant. Many changes start small—within one’s own projects, tools, and routines. Data Days therefore warmly invites you to learn more, exchange experiences, and discover ways to make daily research data management noticeably easier, while also gaining exciting insights into the state initiative.
The event is also aimed at FDM staff who wish to deepen their expertise: hands-on workshops, engaging expert presentations, community building, and networking provide opportunities to develop solutions together and learn from one another.
The evening event offers an inspiring look back at the beginnings of digital data processing and shows how far research has already come.
In-person event in Oldenburg
On November 25 and 26, 2026, the FDM-NDS State Initiative invites all members, researchers, FDM professionals, and NFDI participants to Oldenburg for the third Data Days—an event focused on information, exchange, and networking.
What can you expect?
A two-day in-person event featuring a panel discussion, a Data Walk, the award ceremony for the FAIR Data and Software Award Lower Saxony, a marketplace, hands-on workshops for networking and discussion, and much more. Participation is free of charge. The event will be held in German. A complimentary buffet and beverages will be provided.
Who should attend?
Anyone involved in research data management, FAIR principles, NFDI initiatives, and data literacy—from data stewards and researchers to staff at universities, libraries, and research institutions.
Where is it taking place?
Data Days will take place on the Haarentor Campus of Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg in the Central Library (Library and Information System, BIS).
Address:
Uhlhornsweg 49-55
26129 Oldenburg
The event will be clearly signposted so that you can easily find your way around the campus. You can find a campus map here: Campus Map // University of Oldenburg
Program
Please note that participation in each session is limited, so we ask that you register separately for each one.
25.11.2026 – Day 1:
12:30 – 1:00 pm:
Welcome/Opening of the Event
1:00 – 2:00 pm:
Panel discussion
Chair 1: Robert Strötgen (Perspective RDM)
Chair 2: Astrid Nieße (Perspective NFDI)
Chair 3: Christiane Thiel (Perspective Researchers)
Chair 4: Thomas Rupp (Perspective Infrastructure)
Chair 5: Gábor Kismihók (Perspective AI)
2:00 – 2:30 pm:
Coffee break
2:30 – 4:00 pm:
FAIR Data and Software Award Ceremony
4:00 – 5:30 pm:
Sessions (parallel sessions) – Block I
Session 1: Aufbau eines Data Champion Netzwerks am eigenen Standort – Wer, wieso und wie? (Link to registration)
Session 2: Nutzungsrechte an Forschungsdaten im Promotionsverhältnis (Link to registration)
Session 3: When FAIR Goes Wrong: Learning from Bad Examples in Electronic Lab Notebooks (Link to registration)
— Change of Location —
from 6:30 pm:
Evening event at the Oldenburger Computer Museum
(Bahnhofsplatz 10, 26122 Oldenburg)
26.11.2026 – Day 2:
9:00 – 9:30 am:
Opening / Outlook for the Day
9:30 – 10:00 am:
Marketplace Pitch
10:00 – 10:30 am:
Coffee break
Session 4: Walk-in consultation session for research data management topics (from 10 – 11.30 am, Link to registration)
10:30 – 11:30 am:
Marketplace
11:30 am – 1:00 pm:
Sessions (parallel sessions) – Block II
Session 5: Datenethik und -recht als Bestandteile von Data Literacy: Ansätze für Lehre und Beratung (Link to registration)
Session 6: Darf ich das? – Gemeinsam lokale Lösungen für Rechtsfragen bei Forschungsdaten entwickeln (Link to registration)
1:00 – 2:00 pm:
Closing of the official Event/ Group Photo
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2:00 – 3:30 pm:
Internal Exchange of FDM-NDS (Pillar 1, 2 & 3)
Information on Hotels
For participants traveling from afar, we have compiled a list of lodging options in various price ranges. Since this is a two-day event, we recommend booking early.
B&B Hotel Oldenburg
Price range: Budget (approx. 70–100 € per night)
Website: B&B HOTEL Oldenburg | Affordable Hotel in Oldenburg
Distance to the main train station: 900 m
Distance to the university: 2.2 km
Hotel Sprenz
Price range: Upper mid-range (approx. €130–170 per night)
Website: Hotel Sprenz Oldenburg
Distance to the main train station: 850 m
Distance to the university: 2.2 km
Altera Hotel
Price range: Upper mid-range (approx. €120–160 per night)
Website: Altera Hotel Oldenburg | Accommodations, Dining & Catering
Distance to the main train station: 800 m
Distance to the university: 2.1 km
Oldenburg Youth Hostel
Price range: Budget accommodations (starting at approx. €60 per person per night)
Website: DJH Oldenburg Youth Hostel – Offers + More | Lower Saxony
Distance to the main train station: 500 m
Distance to the university: 2.9 km
Prices are for reference only and may vary depending on the travel season, room category, and availability.
You can find additional accommodations on the City of Oldenburg’s website
Book hotels & vacation rentals in Oldenburg
Travel information
Getting There by Public Transportation
From Oldenburg Central Station (ZOB/Hauptbahnhof Süd), you can easily reach the Haarentor Campus of the University of Oldenburg by taking bus lines 306 (toward Uni/Campus Wechloy), 310 (toward Fliegerhorst), 324 (toward BBS Wechloy), or the express bus line S35/350 (toward Westerstede). Get off at the “Schützenweg” or “Quellenweg” stop. The trip takes about 10–15 minutes, depending on the line.
To plan your individual trip, we recommend using the schedule information service of the Bremen/Lower Saxony Transport Association (VBN): FahrPlaner
The Oldenburg Computer Museum is located right next to the main train station and is just a few minutes’ walk from the central bus station (ZOB) and the train platforms.
Traveling by Car and Parking Options
For visitors to the University of Oldenburg, free parking is available on the Haarentor campus (Library underground garage and Parkpalette A55). Please note that parking is subject to time restrictions. For more information, see Parking and Opening Hours // University of Oldenburg.
Information on Meals
Free food will be provided. Feel free to come hungry. 
Vegetarian and vegan options are, of course, available. In addition, hot beverages and soft drinks will be available free of charge throughout the event.
Virtual Theme Day
On the third day of Data Days Lower Saxony 2026, the event continues virtually.
V1: Legal basics to handle research data in germany – navigating the legal swamp
9:00 – 10:00 am
Doreen Rocholl (FDM-NDS) – Further information
V2: FDM-Dienste in die Praxis bringen: Change-Management für FDM Profis*
9:30 – 11:00 am
Antje Manske (GESIS – Leibniz Institut für Sozialwissenschaften) – Further information & registration
V3: FAIRe Publikation im Kontext von Künstlicher Intelligenz?!
11:00 – 11:30 am
Christine Jung-Dahlke (FDM-NDS) – Further information
V4: Das FDZ Qualiservice als Partner für Management, Archivierung und Nachnutzung qualitativer Forschungsdaten
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Laura Reyes Pollak & Viola Logemann (FDZ Qualiservice) – Further information
V5: Introduction to version control with git
12:30 – 2:30 pm
Graham Coleman, Jan Philipp Thiele & Jelte Nimoth (Lower Saxony Digtal Science Support Space, DS³) – Further information
V6: Nds-WiDaX live: Interaktiver Datenaustausch zwischen Forschungsdatenrepositorien mittels Wissensgraphen im niedersächsischen Raum
2:00 – 2:30 pm
Angelina Kraft, Jasmin Frangenberg, Maria-Esther Vidal & Mauricio Brunet (FDM-NDS, Nds-WiDaX) – Further information
V7: OER-Sammlung zum FDM und Integration in Lernmanagementsysteme
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Ann Yanich, Benjamin Slowig & Katharina Farys (FDM-NDS, Einstein your data) – Further information
V8: Getting Started with eLabFTW – From Basics to Team Administration
2:30 – 4:00 pm
Nicolas Carpi (Deltablot) – Further information
*Registration necessary