2nd EPFL Research Data Support Network Gathering
Event details
| Date | 12.03.2026 |
| Hour | 09:00 › 12:00 |
| Speaker | Julian Dederke, Moushumi Ulrich-Nath, Carine Dengler, Edward Ando, Linus Gasser, Oksana Riba Grognuz |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
| Event Language | English |
The second gathering of the EPFL Research Data Support Network (EPFL-RDSN) provides an opportunity for exchange, collaboration, and reflection among EPFL services engaged in research data support. The programme of the event is available below.
PROGRAMME
09:00 | Welcome & coffee
09:15 | Introduction
09:20 | The ETHZ Research Data Network
Speaker: Julian Dederke (Research Data Management and Scientometrics Consultant - ETH Zürich)
Overview of the ETH Zurich Data Stewardship Network: structure, services and lessons learned.
09:35 | The Lib4RI Research Data Network
Speaker: Moushumi Ulrich-Nath (Project manager - Lib4RI)
How Lib4RI supports research data management across institutions and disciplines.
09:50 | matrix.epfl.ch
Speakers: Carine Dengler (Informatician C4DT – EPFL) & Edward Ando (@ IMAGING - EPFL)
Presentation of matrix.epfl.ch and its role in supporting collaboration and communication at EPFL.
10:10 | Coffee/Tea & pastries break
10:35 | RSEs @ EPFL
Speaker: Linus Gasser (Lead Software Research Engineer, EPFL – Center for Digital Trust)
[TBC] Scaling Research Support: The Role of RSEs at EPFL and Across Institutions
10:55 | SDSC
Speaker: Oksana Riba Grognuz (Head of ORD Engagement & Services Team – SDSC)
[TBC] Research Data Services at SDSC: Infrastructure, Support, and Impact
11:15 | Conclusion
11:20 – 12:00 | Informal networking
Exceptionally, this session will be held in English to welcome colleagues from other ETH institutes and benefit from a broader perspective. This remains a one-off format: EPFL-RDSN meetings are intended to stay primarily focused on EPFL needs, practices, and internal collaboration, and future sessions will continue to reflect this focus. Presentation slides will be shared with participants after the event.
Register!
PROGRAMME
09:00 | Welcome & coffee
09:15 | Introduction
09:20 | The ETHZ Research Data Network
Speaker: Julian Dederke (Research Data Management and Scientometrics Consultant - ETH Zürich)
Overview of the ETH Zurich Data Stewardship Network: structure, services and lessons learned.
09:35 | The Lib4RI Research Data Network
Speaker: Moushumi Ulrich-Nath (Project manager - Lib4RI)
How Lib4RI supports research data management across institutions and disciplines.
09:50 | matrix.epfl.ch
Speakers: Carine Dengler (Informatician C4DT – EPFL) & Edward Ando (@ IMAGING - EPFL)
Presentation of matrix.epfl.ch and its role in supporting collaboration and communication at EPFL.
10:10 | Coffee/Tea & pastries break
10:35 | RSEs @ EPFL
Speaker: Linus Gasser (Lead Software Research Engineer, EPFL – Center for Digital Trust)
[TBC] Scaling Research Support: The Role of RSEs at EPFL and Across Institutions
10:55 | SDSC
Speaker: Oksana Riba Grognuz (Head of ORD Engagement & Services Team – SDSC)
[TBC] Research Data Services at SDSC: Infrastructure, Support, and Impact
11:15 | Conclusion
11:20 – 12:00 | Informal networking
Exceptionally, this session will be held in English to welcome colleagues from other ETH institutes and benefit from a broader perspective. This remains a one-off format: EPFL-RDSN meetings are intended to stay primarily focused on EPFL needs, practices, and internal collaboration, and future sessions will continue to reflect this focus. Presentation slides will be shared with participants after the event.
Register!
Links
Practical information
- Informed public
- Registration required
- This event is internal
Organizer
- EPFL Library, Research Data Team