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2018 RDA TAB Election: voting is open!
RDA is pleased to announce the opening of the annual Technical Advisory Board (TAB) elections. 5 new members will be elected to RDA’s TAB in this cycle. Online voting was officially opened yesterday during the RDA P12/International Data Week and will remain open for two weeks until 18 November 2018. The newly elected TAB members will be announced shortly after.
Meet the RDA 12th Plenary European Early Career and Experts grant winners
RDA Europe is excited to introduce to you the RDA Europe Early Career and Expert grant winners joining the 12th RDA Plenary meeting in Gaborone, Botswana, the week of the 5 November 2018.
Working on ICT Standards? Apply for funding to the 3rd StandICT Open Call
Applications are now open for the 3rd StandICT.eu grant programme, “Supporting European Experts Presence in International Standardisation Activities in ICT” that addresses the need for ICT Standardisation and defines a pragmatic approach and streamlined process to reinforce EU expert presence in the international ICT standardisation scene.
2018 RDA TAB Election: meet the nominated candidates!
RDA is pleased to announce the candidates nominated for the 2018 Technical Advisory Board election. Online voting will open at RDA P12/International Data Week (5 Nov 2018) and will remain open for two weeks through 18 Nov 2018.
Early Bird Deadline for IDW 2018 is Sunday, 30 September!
It’s hard to believe, but International Data Week (IDW) 2018 is only five weeks away! Hopefully, you will be joining us in beautiful Botswana for a data-filled week of great conversation, networking and collaboration. If you aren’t sure yet, don’t be deterred, there is still time to book your travel and register for the event.
Here are a few reminders about deadlines and other important information:
GODAN launches The Road Ahead: request for proposals for GODAN Secretariat
GODAN, The Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (https://www.godan.info/) is about to embark on a new and exciting period of transition and transformation. This marks the next level of service and responsiveness for the initiative, lifting support to GODAN’s growing network of almost 800 partner organisations from 105 countries worldwide.
International Data Week: Call for Exhibitors
International Data Week 2018, which combines RDA's 12th Plenary Meeting and SciDataCon 2018, to be held in Gaborone, Botswana from 5-8 November 2018, is pleased to announce a Call for Exhibitors.
With the theme, "The Digital Frontiers of Global Science," data professionals and researchers from all disciplines and across the globe will be in attendance, and together, explore how best to use the data revolution to improve knowledge and benefit the society through data driven innovations.
Call for RDA Europe Ambassadors now open!
Are you a recognised expert in your domain and skilled communicator? Do you take par tin RDA activities? Apply to become an RDA Ambassador! The call is open!
Call for Applications to host 14th RDA Plenary meeting in Europe
RDA is actively seeking bids from European parties interested in hosting the 14th RDA Plenary meeting in Europe. The plenary meeting in question follows the April 2019 one taking place in Philadelphia, so in terms of timing it would be September / October 2019.