Events

Datenmanagement für ethnographische Forschung: eine Orientierung

Dr. Barbara Löhde

Research data management (RDM) is no longer a marginal issue—even research grant applications now require a clear plan for handling research data. But what does RDM mean in concrete terms for ethnographic researchers? For whom are we making this effort – for the funding institution or for ourselves? The lecture will discuss key questions: How can the FAIR principles (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable) be reconciled with the often sensitive, context-bound nature of ethnographic data? Do all field notes now have to be published? And how can data protection and data security be implemented in everyday research practice? The aim is to understand FDM as a tool that is not only relevant for funding, but can also contribute to the quality of ethnographic research as an integral part of good scientific practice.

Where: Institute of Ethnology, Georg August University of Göttingen, Theaterstraße 14

Data Days Niedersachsen 2025

The Data Days Lower Saxony is a three-day event organized by the State Initiative for Research Data Management in Lower Saxony, entirely dedicated to the topic of research data. Its goal is to connect stakeholders from academia, infrastructure, and administration, to provide inspiration, and to foster exchange. The event consists of two parts:

1. November 24 and 25, in-person event in Braunschweig
2. November 26, virtual theme day

Check the event webpage for more information and registration.