mastodon 4.7.3Empowering Science through #FAIR #Metadata at #Helmholtz and beyond
The HMC Community is moving to Matrix.
Our public Mattermost area HMC Public will become the new HMC Community Space. Starting on 7 July 2026, community communication will take place on Matrix.
Mattermost will be discontinued on 15 July 2026.
How to join: https://helmholtz-metadaten.de/news/hmc-community-moving-to-matrix
How can FAIR data support AI and digital twins for the energy transition?
The new PAINT database, published in Nature Energy, provides open operational data for solar power tower plants.
A great collaboration with Helmholtz AI, #KIT and #DLR and an important step for data-driven research on renewable energy systems. ☀️⚡
The Details:
📄 Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-026-02070-1
🌐 Website: https://paint-database.org
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Helmholtz #RDM tools thrive 💻
7+ RDM tools used widely across #Helmholtz, many developed in-house!
Let's collaborate!
📊 Dashboard: https://2024.dashboard.survey.helmholtz-metadaten.de
📔 Report: https://doi.org/10.3289/HMC_publ_08
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♻️ Don’t miss next week’s HMC training: Reusability of Scientific Data – for Matter!
Online training on FAIR reusability practices in the Research Field Matter, including documentation, metadata and licensing strategies.
With guest talks from Till Korten (Helmholtz AI) & Brian R. Pauw (BAM).
📅 21 May 2026 | Online
👉 https://helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/data-reusability-training-materie-may26
#HMCtraining #HMC2026 #Metadata
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#HMCConference2026 comes to a close in Heidelberg
Over the past days, discussions highlighted how metadata is becoming central to research – from interoperability and infrastructures to human–machine collaboration.
The final keynote showed how metadata enables large-scale genomic research, reinforcing its role as a foundation for modern science.
It was great to see the exchange, discussions & connections across the community.
This is what Metadata in Action looks like.
🌊 Day 2 of #HMCConference2026 is coming to a close on the Neckar River
After a full day of sessions and discussions, the social event offers a chance to continue conversations in a more informal setting.
It’s great to see how the exchange continues beyond the sessions and brings people together across disciplines.
How can researchers ensure that their data remain understandable and reusable?
Join our introductory course on structured #metadata & #FAIR principles in health research. Includes JSON-based exercises.
📅 7-8 July 2026 | Online
👉 https://helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/fundamentals-metadata-training-health-jul26
The training is part of the HIDS Course Portfolio and free for all #Helmholtz employees.
#HMCtraining #HMC2026 #Metadata #FAIRdata #RDM
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Throwback to the 12th annual #Dataverse2026 Community Meeting in Barcelona!
Our colleague Sören Lorenz, HMC Speaker, represented #HMC at his first Dataverse meeting — joining discussions across data curation, #RDM, and research infrastructures.
#AI was a hot topic, metadata were everywhere and keynotes & panels explored topics such as AI and research data management as well as the role of citizen science.
Thanks for a welcoming and inspiring event!
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🚨 Registration closes today
Today is the final day to register for #HMCConference2026.
We look forward to welcoming you in #Heidelberg.
Last chance to register:
💟 https://events.geomar.de/e/HMC-Conference_2026
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Registration is still open for “Fundamentals of Scientific Metadata for Health”
Our July edition includes expert sessions on FAIR data in practice and the Helmholtz Knowledge Graph alongside hands-on training in scientific metadata.
📅 7–8 July 2026
🖥 Online
Registration:
https://events.hifis.net/event/3626
🎉 #HMCConference2026 has officially come to a close
The final session included the awards for best demo and best poster:
🏆 Demo: Maxime Gorres (FZJ)
🏆 Poster: Paolo Graniero (HZB)
Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all contributors for a strong and engaging programme.
#HMC2026
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If you're attending #HMCConference2026, this is a great opportunity to connect with the Helmholtz Imaging team on site — don’t hesitate to reach out! 👋
⏰ Reminder: Meet the new HMC project cohort!
On 30 June 2026, the 7 projects funded through the HMC Project Call 2025 will present their ideas, visions, and planned contributions to the Helmholtz community.
📅 30 June 2026 | Online
👉 https://events.hifis.net/e/welcome-meeting-hmc-projects-2025
#HMCprojects #HMC2026 #Metadata
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🎤 Marta Teperek + Dani Metilli keynote
Moving from metadata theory to real-world impact: #FAIR principles, #OpenScience culture, and professional data stewardship in practice.
Why this matters across disciplines
We're looking to #HMCConference2026 starting in exactly 1 week!
➡️ https://events.geomar.de/e/HMC-Conference_2026
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🎉 A great #HAICON26 comes to an end.
Many thanks to the organizers and everyone who stopped by!
One thing we'll take home: metadata is definitely a topic people want to talk about.
Many visitors stopped by the HMC booth asking: "What is HMC and how can you support me?"
If you missed us in Munich, feel free to join one of our biweekly HMC Open Office Hours.
Another day at #HAICON26 delivered plenty of inspiring conversations.
The HMC booth remained busy throughout Day 2, with many visitors interested in metadata, interoperability and FAIR research data.
One topic stood out in particular: Knowledge Graphs. We had many discussions about accessing and using the HMC Knowledge Graph, APIs, metadata harmonization and interoperability across research domains.
#AIforScience #HMC #KnowledgeGraphs #FAIRData #OpenScience
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Don’t miss our next #HMC Open Office Hour!
Talk directly to metadata experts and get tailored advice. Participation is free and open to everyone.
📅 When: 28/05/2026
🔗 Registration: helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/hmc-o...
We look forward to welcoming you!
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Planning to apply for the HMC Project Call 2026?
If you’re planning to apply or still developing your idea, join our second info event to learn more about the call, ask questions, and connect with potential collaborators across Helmholtz.
You’ll have the chance to:
• get an overview of the call & funding
• meet HMC Metadata Hubs & Units
• pitch your project idea
📅 3 June 2026 | Online
👉 https://helmholtz-metadaten.de/projects/project-call-2026
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🚀 Meet the new HMC project cohort!
On 30/06/2026, the 7 projects funded through the HMC Project Call 2025 will present their visions, ideas and planned contributions to the #Helmholtz community.
Join us online, discover the newest additions to the HMC portfolio, and connect with the teams behind them.
📅 30 June 2026 | Online
👉 https://events.hifis.net/e/welcome-meeting-hmc-projects-2025
#HMCprojects #HMC2026 #Metadata
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⏰ Reminder: HMC Project Call 2026 info event coming up!
If you’re planning to apply or still developing your idea, this is a great opportunity to:
You’ll have the chance to:
• get an overview of the call & funding
• meet HMC Metadata Hubs & Units
• pitch your project idea
Dates: 12.05. & 03.06.2026
More details & registration: https://helmholtz-metadaten.de/projects/project-call-2026
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🚨 We’re hiring: Knowledge Graph Developer (f/m/d)
📍 Forschungszentrum Jülich
🌐 Build the #Helmholtz Knowledge Graph – connect, model & improve research #metadata across infrastructures.
📅 Apply now
👉 https://www.fz-juelich.de/de/karriere/stellenangebote/2026-070
#MetadataMatters #DataEngineering
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Day 3 of #HMCConference2026 opened with a keynote by @OliverStegle@genomic.social on how metadata powers large-scale genomic research.
His talk highlighted how interoperable, well-structured metadata enables data integration, reproducibility, and analysis at scale.
A key message: metadata is not just supportive – it is foundational.
Discussions also touched on challenges such as metadata anonymity, evolving data/metadata boundaries, and the importance of versioning and standards.
💡 In today’s keynote at #HMCConference2026, Dr. Jan Portisch (SAP) shared a clear and compelling message: “90% data and semantics, 10% AI.”
His talk on RDF knowledge graphs highlighted that the real effort in building data-driven systems lies in integration, platforms, and semantic structures — not just in AI itself.
This perspective resonated strongly with the audience and reflects a central theme of the conference: meaningful innovation depends on well-structured and interoperable data.
🎯 Day 2 of #HMCConference2026 continues
Today’s sessions show how interoperability is a multi-layered challenge across systems, metadata, and workflows.
A talk on “Local Semantics with Global Meaning” sparked lively discussions on how local ontology approaches can scale, with conversations continuing well beyond the session.
Another highlight was the @nfdi4health@nfdi.social metadata schema, where multiple standards are mapped together to enable interoperability in health research.
Clear training needs in #RDM 💡
59% of survey respondents ask for more RDM training opportunities.
Ready to upskill?
📊 Dashboard: https://2024.dashboard.survey.helmholtz-metadaten.de
📔 Report: https://doi.org/10.3289/HMC_publ_08
#HMCsurvey #HMCrocks #RDMtraining
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🚀 The HMC Project Call 2026 is now open!
Working on challenges in #metadata, #FAIRdata, or research data infrastructure? This is your opportunity to turn your idea into a funded, interdisciplinary project within the Helmholtz community.
💡 Interdisciplinary projects welcome
🤝 Collaboration encouraged
Deadline: 6 July 2026
Learn more: https://helmholtz-metadaten.de/hmc-project-call-2026
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🚀 MIRO-LLMs kicked off in January!
The #HMCproject aims to improve #FAIRdata in radiation oncology & microbiome research – using knowledge graphs & #LLM to make data more accessible and kicked-off with partners from @DKFZ@helmholtz.social, @MDC_Berlin@social.bund.de
& #HMC Hub Health.
📣 Call for Abstracts: TEACH 6 is open!
How do people learn effectively? How can evidence from learning science improve teaching and training?
We invite contributions on evidence-based learning, teaching, facilitation, training, methods, tools and lessons learned.
📅 Submit until 4 Sept 2026
➡️ All details: https://helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/teach-6
#TEACHconf #LearningScience #Education #Training #Helmholtz
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Don’t miss our next #HMC Open Office Hour!
Talk directly to metadata experts and get tailored advice. Participation is free and open to everyone.
📅 When: 25/06/2026
🔗 Registration: https://helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/hmc-open-office-hour-hub-ast-20260625
We look forward to welcoming you!
#HMC_OpenOffice
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EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek
Pixel Size: Measure which corresponds to the dimensions represented by one Pixel.
You can view the full entry here: https://emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-pixel-size
🚀 The #HMCproject REDataNet is up and running!
With a kick-off and ~ 30 representatives from academia, government agencies, organizations, and companies, the HMC project REDataNet officially started. The focus is on improving collaboration and #interoperability of location #metadata for renewable energy facilities.
👉 https://helmholtz-metadaten.de/inf-projects/redatanet
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EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek
Probe Current: Electrical current which arrives at the Specimen.
You can view the full entry here: https://lnkd.in/eSCrHh6H
EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek
Electron Beam: A Beam which consists of electrons.
You can view the full entry here: https://emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-electron-beam
EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek
Beam: A group of particles which move, on average, in a common direction.
You can view the full entry here: https://emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-beam
EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek
Kikuchi Diffraction: Electron Diffraction during which, in a sequential order, electrons of the Incident Beam are inelastically scattered, form a Point Source inside the Specimen, and leave the Specimen through Bragg Diffraction.
You can view the full entry here: https://emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-kikuchi-diffraction
Last week, HMC joined the HIDA PhD Kick-Off Days in Berlin 🚀
Great discussions on #ResearchData, #Metadata, #FAIRdata and research integrity with PhD researchers from across the Helmholtz data science community.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our poster and to the #HIDA team for the inspiring event!
#FAIRdata #OpenScience #Helmholtz #DataScience @helmholtz@helmholtz.social
Don’t miss our next #HMC Open Office Hour!
Talk directly to metadata experts and get tailored advice. Participation is free and open to everyone.
📅 When: 11/06/2026
🔗 Registration: https://helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/hmc-open-office-hour-hub-information-20260611
We look forward to welcoming you!
EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek
Electron Backscatter Diffraction Pattern: A Diffraction Pattern which is generated by Electron Backscatter Diffraction.
You can view the full entry here: https://emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-electron-backscatter-diffraction-pattern
Still thinking about applying for the HMC Project Call 2026?
Join the HMC Project Welcome Event to discover new ideas in #Metadata and #FAIRdata, connect with the new project cohort 2025 and get inspired before the application deadline on 06/072026.
📅 30 June 2026 | Online
👉 https://events.hifis.net/event/4073
Don’t miss our next #HMC Open Office Hour!
Talk directly to metadata experts and get tailored advice.
Participation is free and open to everyone.
📅 When: 09/07/2026
🔗 Registration: https://helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/hmc-open-office-hour-fdc-20260709
We look forward to welcoming you!
EM Glossary #WordOfTheWeek
Kikuchi Band: Pattern of electron intensity which is (1) formed by Electron Diffraction, (2) appears as a geometrical feature in a Kikuchi Pattern, (3) is an area different in intensity compared to background, and (4) is limited on each side by a Kikuchi line.
You can view the full entry here: https://emglossary.helmholtz-metadaten.de/term/em-kikuchi-band
Don’t miss our next #HMC Open Office Hour!
Talk directly to metadata experts and get tailored advice.
Participation is free and open to everyone.
📅 When: 23/07/2026
🔗 Registration: https://helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/hmc-open-office-hour-hmc-office-20260723
We look forward to welcoming you!
Don’t miss our next #HMC Open Office Hour!
Talk directly to metadata experts and get tailored advice. Participation is free and open to everyone.
📅 When: 16/04/2026
🔗 Registration: https://helmholtz-metadaten.de/events/hmc-open-office-hour-hub-matter-20260416
We look forward to welcoming you!
#HMC_OpenOffice
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