The DKZ.2R team would like to annouce that our next Data Café will take place on June 24th at the University Library RWTH Aachen University!

This event is designed to provide informal consulting opportunities for students, PhD’s, and early PostDocs. We’ll be here to provide quick answers on topics like:

  • How to structure your research files in a logical way
  • Second opinions on your statistical analysis or data visualization
  • What kinds of machine learning methods could be used for your project
  • Getting started with research data management
  • And anything else you might have questions about!

As a bonus, each consultation comes with a free refreshement!

We’re looking forward to seeing you!

Event Details:

  • Time: Tuesday, June 24th @ 11am - 3pm, 2025
  • Location: University Library RWTH Aachen University, Templargraben 61, 52062 Aachen (Directions via OpenStreetMaps, Google Maps)

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