WHAT’S THIS SESSION ABOUT?
The rapid growth of digital technologies and ever-expanding research data capacities make effective Research Data Management (RDM) more crucial than ever for ensuring transparent, reproducible, and meaningful research. In response, funding agencies, universities, and research institutions have developed RDM frameworks – ranging from FAIR data principles and backup strategies to data management plans. While these concepts are increasingly visible in academic discourse, their practical implementation in everyday research remains a significant challenge.
For many researchers, adopting RDM requires not just new technical skills, but also behavioral changes in daily routines. This transition can be particularly difficult for neurodivergent individuals, who represent an estimated 15–20% of the population. Current approaches to RDM training are often abstract, overly perfectionistic, and insufficiently adapted to diverse cognitive styles. For instance, autistic researchers may benefit from highly logical, structured approaches, whereas those with ADHD may require more flexible, open-ended strategies.
This talk explores how inclusive RDM practices can be developed to meet these varied needs. By highlighting common barriers, sharing practical solutions, and rethinking teaching concepts, it aims to spark discussion on how to make RDM not only more effective but also more accessible. The goal is to contribute to a more inclusive research culture – one that supports all researchers in engaging meaningfully with data management and ensures that digitalization in research progresses equitably.
WHERE AND WHEN?
The session will take place from 1:00 to 1:30pm via Zoom. There will be a 15-20 minute presentation followed by an open forum for questions and discussion. The slides will be shared afterwards. We look forward to exciting discussions!
Zoom Link: https://uni-bremen.zoom-x.de/j/61666538039?pwd=JZTcc15FcsrZwedVYuMoVuhp3sPLCF.1
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Sarah Büker works as Data Scientist at the Data Science Center (University of Bremen). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences of the University of Osnabrück and a Master’s degree in Marine Environmental Sciences of the University of Oldenburg. In her work she specialized on bioinformatics, FAIR data and accessible data management.
