PANGAEA Community Workshops

About

The PANGAEA Community Workshop Series (CWS) is an established training initiative launched in 2021. It was developed to strengthen research data management (RDM) competences among users of PANGAEA and to promote good scientific practice in the preparation, publication, and reuse of research data. Combining theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on components, the workshop series provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of how to work effectively with the PANGAEA data repository. It is primarily designed for early career scientists but is open for participation by anyone interested.

The overarching goals of the series are to raise awareness of FAIR data principles and high-quality data management, empower researchers to make best use of PANGAEA services, and improve the overall efficiency of the data publication process. By educating authors on how to prepare their data appropriately, the workshops not only enhance participants’ individual scientific visibility but also contribute to reducing editorial workload and improving productivity within PANGAEA.

The CWS is a contribution the de.NBI training network.

FAIR Data Publications with PANGAEA

The strand “FAIR Data Publications with PANGAEA”, usually held in November, focuses on the submission and publication aspects of data management. Participants gain detailed insights into how to prepare datasets and metadata for submission, understand editorial procedures, and learn how to ensure their outputs meet FAIR standards. The benefits for researchers are manifold: publishing FAIR data increases citation rates, visibility, and scientific impact, while promoting transparency and encouraging collaboration. Data authors also gain recognition independent of traditional paper authorship, ensuring proper credit for data generation and processing.

Finding and Retrieving Data from PANGAEA

The second strand, “Finding and Retrieving Data from PANGAEA”, is devoted to the discovery and reuse of published data and is usually offered in May. It introduces participants to the repository’s powerful search capabilities, standardized metadata structures, and integration with major data portals such as OpenAIRE, DataCite, and Google Dataset Search. Through practical exercises, attendees learn to efficiently locate, combine, and analyze datasets using standard web protocols and scripting tools like Python and R. High-quality, harmonized data products curated by domain experts ensure that users can confidently employ PANGAEA data in new studies and analytical workflows, thereby fostering reproducibility, innovation, and cross-disciplinary research.

Format Details

The CWS's are conducted online via web conference, allowing participants from around the world to join easily. Each workshop spans two days, typically held on Thursday and Friday, with two-hour sessions per day. The format is designed to be compact yet interactive, combining presentations with live demonstrations and short exercises. No prior experience or prerequisites are required—participants of all backgrounds are welcome to attend.

Upcoming Editions and staying tuned

New editions of the PANGAEA Community Workshop Series are held regularly, typically twice a year, featuring updated content that reflects emerging developments in open science, FAIR data practices, and digital research infrastructures. Researchers interested in participating or staying informed about future events are encouraged to subscribe to the PANGAEA Trainings mailing list. The list provides timely updates on upcoming workshops and other training activities and materials. You can subscribe to the list here.

Next Editions

The next editions are scheduled for:

Date	Topic	Registration
07.-08.05.2026	Finding and Retrieving Data from PANGAEA	Link (reg. opens April 2026)
12.-13.11.2026	FAIR Data Publications with PANGAEA	Link (reg. opens Oct. 2026)