WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Conducted in English, the workshop “Research Data and Software Competencies” at Informatik 2025 will focus on two key areas: 1) identifying essential research data and software competencies, and 2) exploring diverse strategies and insights for competency development.
Key area 1) will address the definition and operationalization of research data and software competencies (RDSCs) and the identification of core RDSCs that are essential to all researchers, taking into account all digital artifacts, including data, software, workflows, models etc. Serving both users and developers, aspects from data science, computer science, and research data and software management are considered. Special emphasis is placed on quality and reusability of research data and software.
Key area 2) will concentrate on identifying effective approaches for enhancing RDSC development, ranging from the application of competency models tailored to different disciplines and expertise levels, to the sharing and discussion of participants' knowledge transfer approaches and resources. We will explore how established didactic concepts can advance existing training services and programs, considering both theoretical foundations and practical implementation strategies.
The workshop targets participants involved in research data and research software management, including (but not limited to) experts affiliated with various NFDI consortia and data literacy centers. We encourage submissions in various formats including work-in-progress papers, experience and use case reports, tools and descriptions.
IMPORTANT DATES
- 15.05.2025 Submission deadline for all papers
- 05.06.2025 Notification of acceptance
- 12.06.2025 Camera-ready submission deadline
- 16.09.2025 Workshop at INFORMATIK 2025
SUBMISSIONS
Abstracts and papers should be submitted via EasyChair: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=rdsc2025.
Abstract Submissions (without publication)
Abstracts (approx. 500 words) can be submitted on the above topics. Accepted abstracts will not be included in the conference proceedings. At least one author is expected to present the accepted abstract during the workshop.
Paper Submissions
Long papers (max. 8 pages + literature) and short papers (max. 4 pages + literature) can be submitted on the above topics. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings. At least one author is expected to present the accepted paper during the workshop. The templates to be used for submission can be found at: https://gi.de/service/publikationen/lni.
Please make sure to review the comprehensive author guidelines provided by the GI: available in both English and German.
Registration
If you plan to participate, please register via Informatik 2025. Information on ticket prices can be found here.
Program Committee
- Jan Bernoth (NFDIxCS, University of Potsdam)
- Dr. Leyla Jael Castro (ZB MED, NFDI4DS)
- Dr. Fiona Draxler (KODAQS, University of Mannheim)
- Dr. Matthias Ehlenz (RWTH)
- Prof. Dr. Michael Goedicke (NFDIxCS, Universität Duisburg-Essen)
- Dr. Canan Hastik (SODa)
- Christine Hennig (Fraunhofer FOKUS, NFDI4DS)
- Alicia Janz (DKZ.2R)
- Angelie Kraft (Leuphana University)
- Daniel Krupka (Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V.)
- Prof. Dr. Anna-Lena Lamprecht (University of Potsdam)
- Prof. Dr. Ulrike Lucke (NFDIxCS, QUADRIGA, University of Potsdam)
- Dr. Jochen Ortmeyer (RWTH)
- Prof. Vivien Petras, PhD (QUADRIGA, Humboldt University of Berlin)
- Dr. Evgenia Samoilova (QUADRIGA, University of Potsdam)
- Prof. Dr. Sonja Schimmler (NFDI4DS, QUADRIGA, Fraunhofer FOKUS, TU Berlin)
- Prof. Dr. Gergana Vladova (Humboldt University of Berlin)
Additional Workshop Opportunity
In the first part of the day (9:00-12:30), we invite all participants to attend the thematically aligned Data Science Community Workshop 2025 — offering a diverse and enriching morning of expert insights, collaborative discussions, and networking opportunities
