Data Science Center

Central Hub for Data-Driven Research
The DSC brings together expertise, connects researchers, promotes data literacy, and supports research projects — in an interdisciplinary and future-oriented manner.
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Our Services
We support data-based research with consulting, training, IT resources, and more — from application to implementation. We also provide targeted support to departments and institutes.
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DSC Seed Grant
Financial support for your data science project: The Seed Grant supports pilot studies, networking formats, research projects, and more — with up to 2,500 Euros per applicant.
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DataNord
As part of the interdisciplinary data competence center for the Bremen region, the DSC is opening up its services to the region — researchers also benefit from additional services within the network.
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The Data Science Center (DSC) brings together the data-related expertise and activities of the University of Bremen and develops them in a targeted manner. It promotes exchange between disciplines, strengthens the data literacy of researchers, and creates the conditions for sustainable, data-based research in all scientific fields.

As a central point of contact, the DSC offers comprehensive services related to data management and data science—and acts as a partner in data-based research projects.

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Dr.
Lena Steinmann
Coordinator
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Prof. Dr.
Rolf Drechsler
Spokesperson
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Are you our next data champion?

The Data Competence Center DataNord is once again awarding the Data Champion Award – endowed with 1,500 EUR. The award recognizes innovative achievements in research data management, with particular emphasis on the FAIR principles. Apply or nominate a candidate by February 15!

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20.01.2026

Audio transcription and formula recognition: DSC Supports Didactics of Mathematics with an AI-Based Workshop

In the research seminar of the Didactics of Mathematics group, Annika Nolte and Nele Fuchs demonstrated how audio data can be automatically transcribed using the right tools – including a tailored solution for handling mathematical formulas.

05.01.2026

Between FAIR Data and Inclusion: DSC Brings Key Perspectives to 39C3

At the 39th Chaos Communication Congress, the DSC once again contributed perspectives from research data management (RDM) and data literacy to the tech community. DataNord data scientist Sarah Büker highlighted why RDM is not only a technical challenge, but also a social and inclusion-related one.

28.11.2025

DataNord x WiNoDa Winter School 2025 – DSC Contributes Galaxy Expertise

As part of the DataNord project, the Data Science Center (DSC) contributed to this year’s WiNoDa Winter School: Sarah Büker led a hands-on workshop on the Galaxy platform, thereby strengthening collaboration between the two data competence centers.

27.11.2025

AI in Qualitative Research: DSC Contributes Expertise to the AIQM Network

Researchers in the interdisciplinary network AI meets Qualitative Methods (AIQM) are exploring the use of AI in qualitative research. In the framework of our DataNord project, the DSC contributes its expertise to the network – through impulses by Nele Fuchs, data scientist for Digital Humanities.

26.11.2025

Strengthening Collaboration: DataNord at the NFDI4DataScience Conference

DataNord coordinators Tanja Hörner and Lena Steinmann presented the project at this year’s NFDI4DataScience Conference in Berlin, helping to deepen the collaboration between Data Competency Centers and the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI).

24.11.2025

Strengthening and Expanding Data Science – 40 Researchers Publish Position Paper

Research with large datasets is becoming increasingly relevant across various academic disciplines. In a position paper, 40 researchers from 21 German and Austrian research institutes are calling for greater political and academic engagement in digital and data sciences.

17.11.2025

The DSC Supports Research Stay in Oslo for Baffin Bay Model Development (BaffinDATA)

The research stay will provide the necessary datasets to support the development of a 3D numerical model for Baffin Bay (located between Greenland & Canada). The model will be used to provide insights into hydrocarbon distribution patterns that will be evaluated during an upcoming research cruise.

06.11.2025

Article About DataNord Published in the Proceedings of the E-Science-Days 2025

Mid-March, the E-Science-Days 2025 took place in Heidelberg. The theme of this year's conference was "Research Data Management: Challenges in a Changing World". DSC coordinator Dr. Lena Steinmann attended the conference to give a presentation on the data competence center "DataNord".

23.10.2025

Data Analytics in Focus: DSC Hosts World Café in the Data Community Club

At the Data Community Club meeting on 22 October, the team from the Data Science Center hosted an interactive World Café on current topics in Data Analytics – bringing together lively discussions, expert insights, and new perspectives.