eResearch Newsletter January 2025

Dear Alex, here is the Australasian eResearch Newsletter.

Australasian eResearch Newsletter - January 2025

Message from AeRO:

Given it’s the holiday season, like the December issue, this one is smaller than most. Furthermore, the Editor is actually on a holiday in Peru, so hasn’t done much to solicit or canvass additional content (it also explains why it is a couple of hours late in being issued - I have time difference issues! - but at least I got to see several ancient Inca cities, and mountains - Wow!!).

At the start of a New Year, we wish all our readers the very best, and look forward to connecting with you all in 2025.

Alex Reid, Newsletter Editor.

CONTENTS:
* ARDC Indigenous Data Governance Masterclass: 3-Feb.
* NZ Carpentry Connect: 10-Feb.
* eResearch-New Zealand 11 to 13-Feb.
* Disease Data Challenges Co-Design Workshops: from 18-Feb.
* ARDC National Skills Forum: Skills Catalytic Converters: 19-Feb.
* ARDC Nectar Research Cloud Showcase: 24-Feb.
* iPRES 2025: Conference on Digital Preservation: 3 to 7-Nov.
* Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation Newsletter.
* Liam Jensen’s Journey as an ARDC Indigenous Intern.
* Latest Updates from the ARDC Planet Research Data Commons.
* Shaping Research Software: An Interview with Dr Juergen Knauer.
* QCIF Skills Development Consultant to Advance Digital Upskilling.
* People Are Key to Effective Infrastructure.

ARDC Indigenous Data Governance Masterclass: 3-Feb

The ARDC Indigenous Data Governance Masterclass will equip participants with the knowledge and tools to ethically manage Indigenous data, respecting the cultural protocols and sovereignty of Indigenous communities. It will build the capacity of researchers to engage with Indigenous data, fostering a culturally sensitive and informed approach to data-driven projects. The masterclass is for data custodians working with Indigenous data and researchers from any discipline who collect or work with Indigenous data.

Where: State Library of Queensland, Brisbane / Meanjin.
When: 3 Feb 2025.

Learn more and register at: https://bit.ly/idg-masterclass-2025.

NZ Carpentry Connect: 10-Feb

This is a FREE pre-conference event hosted by New Zealand eScience Infrastructure. Although the event is co-located with the eResearch NZ conference, you do not need to be attending the eResearch conference to participate.

The Carpentries community members around the globe have expressed great interest in coming together more frequently to exchange ideas and knowledge, collaborate and network. Thus, the Carpentry Connect events were born! These events are friendly, fun, and a safe space for exploring what is happening in your local Carpentries community.

Monday, Feb 10 at University of Canterbury Campus, Christchurch, & Online.

For more information and to register: https://eresearchnz.co.nz/nz-carpentry-connect/.

eResearch-New Zealand: 11 to 13-Feb

Registration is open for eRNZ to be held in Christchurch from 11 to 13 Feb 2025, but EarlyBird discounts end on 19-Jan-25.

Secure your spot to join us in Ōtautahi Christchurch! Choose a Full Registration to attend for all three days (11-13 February), or a Day Registration for the day of your choice. We also have discounted Student Registration rates available. Early Bird prices end 19 January 2025.

More information and to register: https://eresearchnz.co.nz/registration/.

Disease Data Challenges Co-Design Workshops: from 18-Feb

As part of its Translational Research Data Challenges initiative, the ARDC is starting Disease Data Challenges - mission-driven projects that address research data challenges in 2 initial focus areas, cancer and infectious diseases. Join our co-design workshops to share your data challenges and be part of developing the solutions.

Where: Online
When: 18 February to 6 March 2025

See: https://ardc.edu.au/event/disease-data-challenges-co-design-workshops/.

ARDC National Skills Forum: Skills Catalytic Converters: 19-Feb

The ARDC National Skills Forum is a monthly online forum for researchers and research support professionals hosted by the ARDC. I n February 2025, we’ll discuss the road ahead after training.

When: 19 Feb 2025, 1-2pm AEDT.
Where: Online.

See: https://ardc.edu.au/event/ardc-national-skills-forum-february-2025-skills-catalytic-converters/.

ARDC Nectar Research Cloud Showcase: 24-Feb

Join ARDC at O-Week 2025 at the University of Adelaide to learn about the new Adelaide node of the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud and how it can accelerate your research.

24 Feb, 2025, Adelaide, 11am to noon, AECT.

More information here: https://ardc.edu.au/event/ardc-nectar-research-cloud-showcase/.

iPRES 2025: the 21st International Conference on Digital Preservation: 3 to 7-Nov

The 21^st International Conference on Digital Preservation will be held from 3 to 7 November 2025, in Wellington, New Zealand.

The Call for contributions is now open.

For more information, and how to submit a contribution, go to: https://www.ipres2025.nz/.

Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation Newsletter

Federation University’s Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation (CeRDI) recently published its quarterly newsletter which includes the following research updates:

CeRDI Director receives prestigious academic award
Visualising Australasia’s Soils: Phase 3
Data Sharing Initiative
LitterWatch Victoria App goes live
Workshop success: Future proofing research data management
Central Highlands Growers and Producers research
Soil Indicators project: Phase 1 completed

These and other news items and updates are available: https://www.cerdi.edu.au/cb_pages/news/CeRDINewsletterSpring2024.php.

Liam Jensen’s Journey as an ARDC Indigenous Intern

Liam Jensen has successfully completed his tenure as ARDC’s second Indigenous Intern. The ARDC celebrates Liam’s achievements and he shares his experiences.

Read more here: https://ardc.edu.au/article/liam-jensens-journey-as-an-ardc-indigenous-intern/.

Latest Updates from the ARDC Planet Research Data Commons

Discover the latest news, resources and upcoming events for earth and environmental science research in this update from Hamish Holewa, Director of the Planet Research Data Commons.

Read more here: https://ardc.edu.au/article/latest-updates-from-the-planet-research-data-commons-dec-2024/.

Shaping Research Software: An Interview with Dr Juergen Knauer

The ARDC spoke with Dr Juergen Knauer, an environmental modeller specialising in vegetation processes and their role in global carbon cycling and the climate. Juergen is the winner of the 2024 ARDC-sponsored Ecological Society of Australia (ESA) Award for New Developers of Open Source Software in Ecology.

Read more here: https://ardc.edu.au/article/shaping-research-software-an-interview-with-dr-juergen-knauer/.

QCIF Skills Development Consultant to Advance Digital Upskilling

QCIF has appointed a Skills Development Consultant to further its core mission for digital upskilling. Meet Danny Meloncelli, the latest addition to our Skills Development team at QCIF. Daniel joins us as our new Skills Development Consultant, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep passion for empowering researchers and industry professionals to enhance their digital skills and enable access to our digital research infrastructure.

You can contact Danny at danny.meloncelli@qcif.edu.au to book a consultation and discover how QCIF’s services can support your research or industry projects.

Read more at: https://www.qcif.edu.au/news/qcif-appoints-new-skills-development-consultant-to-further-its-core-mission-for-digital-upskilling----

People Are Key to Effective Infrastructure

As a newcomer in the world of research infrastructure, I noticed that there was one common thread. Without people, infrastructure falls apart. This is equally true whether physical or digital.

The people truly are where the magic happens. QCIF’s CEO, Sach Jayasinghe, models these ideals in his work to create stability and recognition for people in digital infrastructure. We look forward to watching the evolution of the Academy for Collaborative Research Infrastructure (acri.org.au) as it advocates for our community of specialised research infrastructure professionals.

See you in 2025! Macarena Rojas, Manager, Engagement & Outreach Manager, QCIF. Em ail me at macarena.rojas@qcif.edu.au.

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