How is reproducible research created—and how can we tell whether it works?

This interdisciplinary hackathon for researchers and students focuses on FAIR data, research data management, and reproducibility. Working in small groups, participants will collect their own data, document it according to FAIR principles, and consider reproducibility from the very beginning of the research process. Afterward, groups will exchange their datasets, documentation, and research notes:

  • Will others be able to reproduce your results using only the data and descriptions you provide?
  • Will they reach different conclusions?
  • Are the datasets sufficiently documented, structured, and transparent to enable reuse by others?

The event goes beyond technical implementation. It explores data quality and reusability, the reproducibility of research results, while reflecting on the importance of clearly communicating data, methods, and workflows.

Together, we will explore how FAIR principles and sound research data management practices can make research more transparent, robust, and sustainable. We invite you to join us and experience reproducibility firsthand.

No prior knowledge is required—just bring your laptop! To take part in the hackathon, please register using this link.

Event details:

  • Where: University of Cologne, Universitätsstraße 37, 50931 Cologne; Seminargebäude (Building 106), Tagungsraum S 0.04.
  • When: Thursday, July 23 (9:30am to 4:00pm) & Friday, July 24 (9:30am to 3:00pm).

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