Hackathon & Conference

Una Europa FAIR Data Hackathon for PhD Candidates

Date

Monday 21 April 2025 - Friday 25 April 2025

Address

In Leiden (exact location to be confirmed)

Boost your FAIR data expertise, share your research with peers and develop your international network!

This opportunity is open to doctoral researchers at participating Una Europa partner universities, including Leiden University.

Apply to join this unique week in Leiden: deepen your FAIR data knowledge and skills, and connect with an international community by taking part in the 3-day hackathon and 2-day international SOLID data conference SOSY2025 in Leiden.

Why should I participate?

Gain an in-depth knowledge of what FAIR data is and why it matters.

You will learn what FAIR data principles are, why they are important and how the science-focused FAIR system works. We’ll also look at the roles of different stakeholders (academia, government, private sector) and the global implementation of FAIR principles.

Learn how to apply FAIR data principles to your own research.

Work with and improve your own dataset. Develop your data stewardship skills and gain the information you need to be able to participate actively in the FAIR data discussions.

Develop your professional skills and network.

You will join doctoral researchers from across the Una Europa network at this event and you’ll be guided by academic experts. Share your research results with peers and develop your teamwork and presentation skills.

All participants will receive a certificate of attendance. The total study load is 84 hours (3 ECTS).

Am I eligible to take part?

This event is open to doctoral researchers who:

• Are based at participating Una Europa partner universities (visit the registration form to view the list of participating universities).
• Work within the focus areas of One Health, Data Science and AI, Cultural Heritage, Sustainability, Future Materials, and Europe and the World.
• Have access to a quantitative or a qualitative dataset that they will use during the hackathon.
• Are proficient in English (level B2 or higher).

*Please note that the first day of the Hackathon - 21 April - is Easter Monday: a public holiday in the Netherlands and several other countries.

How can I apply?

Apply by 26 January 2025 via the registration form to be considered for participation.

A committee, consisting of staff members from Una Europa universities (to be confirmed), will select participants based on their biography and motivation. Participants will be notified in the first half of February 2025.

For more information

To learn more about the programme and lecturers, see the announcement on the Una Europa website or contact the organisers: the Una Europa team at Leiden University. Mail [e-mail]

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