The Rhine-Ruhr Center for Scientific Data Literacy (DKZ.2R) will be presenting the Carpentries Course “Fundamentals of Metadata” Developed by the Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration (HMC).

Short Description: This is a fundamentals course targeted at researchers from all fields who want to annotate their research data in a well structured and meaningful way. From the definition and importance of metadata to the use of metadata frameworks using JSON you will discover how to document your data in a hands-on experience.
This event functions as a satellite event to the the DKZ.2R Metadata Challenge, happening on March 12th, also at the University of Bonn. The Data Challenge is the perfect opportunity for anyone who wants to put their new Metadata skills to the test with the option of working with your own data. Find the registration for the Data Challenge using the following link

Fundamentals of Metadata Course: When: March 11th, 2026, 10AM to 4PM
Where: University of Bonn, Senatssaal, am Hof 1, 53113 Bonn

Audience: The Workshop is offered free of charge for anyone who wishes to attend, but is primarily focused on students and early-career-researchers at an institution within the North-Rhine Westphalia area. Participants can either take part individually or with their entire research group.

The Workshop is in-person and no remote or online attendance options are currently planned.

Sign up an join the workshop: registration page

We’ll see you at University of Bonn!

NOTE: We will have a limited number of seats for this workshop. In the event registrations exceed the number of available seats, we will place registrants on the waitlist in the order in which this form was completed.

Event Details:

  • Time: Wednesday, March 11th @ 10am - 2pm, 2025
  • Location: Universiy of Bonn (Main Building, Senatssaal), Am Hof 1, 3113 Bonn (Directions: Google Maps)

As always, this event is free of charge!

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