From principles to practice: Building a FAIR and Open research data ecosystem
In our pursuit of advancing research and supporting academic excellence, we are dedicated to integrating research data management (RDM) services that are not only effective but also automated and sustainable. As the demand for robust research data infrastructure grows, engaging with experts, stakeholders, and the broader community becomes crucial to understanding and addressing the evolving needs of data management.
Join us for an insightful virtual workshop where Dr. Mijke Jetten will present “From principles to practice: Building a FAIR and Open research data ecosystem”. This session will explore how people, policy and platforms work together to make data findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable in daily research. Drawing on Health-RI and European collaborations such as ELIXIR and the RDA, it will share practical steps, tools and community approaches that turn FAIR objectives into sustained practice.
This event will be held on January 20th, 2026, 2-3 pm CET. The RDM Webinar Series is organized and hosted by the Research Data Management team of the computer and media services at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. To participate please register before the event (Registration Link).
About this talk
Building a FAIR and Open research data ecosystem requires connecting people, policy and practice. This talk explores how step by step FAIRification and practical guidance can make data management more effective and sustainable. Drawing on examples from the FAIR Metroline and RDMkit, it shows how researchers and data stewards can use existing tools, and resources to embed FAIR principles in daily work. The session also reflects on the growing professionalisation of data stewardship, including emerging roles, recognised profiles, career development and the importance of community building, illustrating how these strengthen capacity, interoperability and trust across the research landscape.
About the speaker
Mijke Jetten is FAIR Data Expert and Community Manager Data Stewardship at Health-RI, the Dutch national initiative for an integrated health data infrastructure. She works across policy, practice and community building to help researchers and organisations make data FAIR and reusable. Mijke coordinates national guidance, training and professional networks for research data management, focusing on skills development and career recognition. She connects local and international communities through her leading roles in the Data Steward Interest Group, the ELIXIR RDM Community and the RDA Professionalising Data Stewardship Interest Group.
Registration
To join this event, please register in advance. You will then receive Zoom access information via e-mail. Registration Link.
About this Event
Our online webinar series, organized by the CMS, is designed to tackle pressing issues in the development of research data management and infrastructure. Each session features a 30-minute presentation on a key topic, followed by an engaging discussion where participants can contribute their insights and questions. Join us for a dynamic exchange of ideas and explore innovative solutions in research data management.
Research Data Management at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Research Data Management (RDM) encompasses a range of aspects, from technical solutions and documentation to the requirements of funding bodies. For more information, please refer to this link.
Contact
Fadwa Alshawaf, Team Lead Research Data Management
Email: fadwa.alshawaf@hu-berlin.de