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The University of Groningen DCC team supports researchers throughout the entire research process through consultancy and training. More info at http://rug.nl/dcc Follow us on Mastodon! 🦣: https://social.edu.nl/@ug_dcc

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DCC Lustrum: 5 years of successes In March 2026, the University of Groningen Digital Competence Centre (UG DCC) celebrates its first lustrum: five years of supporting researchers in...

πŸŽ‰ We’re celebrating 5 years of the UG DCC!

Since 2021, we have supported researchers with research data & software management, #FAIR practices, and IT solutions. We’re marking this milestone with talks from our research community, a pub quiz, and drinks.

πŸ‘‰ Register now!: https://
edu.nl/x8vy3

10.03.2026 09:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Digital resources aren’t free: An interview with Robert Pollice on GreenDisc and digital sustainability In this interview, Dr. Robert Pollice, an assistant professor at the UG’s Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, talks about digital sustainability. Robert...

"Digital resources aren’t free. Every simulation, every byte of stored data, every #AI query consumes energy, and that translates to a carbon footprint."

In this interview, Dr. Robert Pollice talks about the need for digital sustainability and how GreenDisc can help UG researchers.

πŸ”— edu.nl/mewun

03.03.2026 13:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The new poster for the University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen Code CafΓ©

The new poster for the University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen Code CafΓ©

You can spot our cool new poster for the Code CafΓ© around campus! Can you find them all? Don't forget to register for next Thursday πŸ‘‰ edu.nl/raw4y

The Code CafΓ© is a #repaircafe but for #research #code #researchsoftware

@ug-dcc.bsky.social @citrug.bsky.social @rug.nl @umcgroningen.bsky.social

20.02.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On the 26th of February (13:00-17:00), we are organizing another edition of the Code CafΓ©: a #RepairCafΓ© for #ResearchSoftware.

Register here: πŸ‘‰ www.edu.nl/raw4y

Anyone writing code for a research project can join!

@rug.nl @ug-dcc.bsky.social @umcgroningen.bsky.social @citrug.bsky.social

13.02.2026 12:32 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Stand of digital competence center at the University of Groningen digitaal autonomy fair

Stand of digital competence center at the University of Groningen digitaal autonomy fair

Come find the @ug-dcc.bsky.social stand at the @rug.nl #DigitalAutonomy fair!

What could be more digitally autonomous than writing your own FAIR and #OpenSource research software!

Also nice to to see so many collegues from @citrug.bsky.social !

03.02.2026 15:23 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
the participants of the code cafe working

the participants of the code cafe working

two people talking at the code cafe

two people talking at the code cafe

The first UG/UMCG Code CafΓ© was a success! The next edition will take place on the 26th of February.

πŸ‘‰ Register here: forms.gle/KHFwGXWB8Wtc...

A big thank you to everybody who helped make this possible!

@citrug.bsky.social @ug-dcc.bsky.social @umcgroningen.bsky.social @rug.nl

30.01.2026 14:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Save the date: DCC Lustrum 2026 on Tuesday March 31st, 2026. From 13:00 to 17:00 at the House of Connections, get to know our journey, contributions by researchers, a lively pubquiz and a borrel!

Save the date: DCC Lustrum 2026 on Tuesday March 31st, 2026. From 13:00 to 17:00 at the House of Connections, get to know our journey, contributions by researchers, a lively pubquiz and a borrel!

πŸ“£ Research community & friends: your voice matters!

Have you interacted with us and want to share a quote or short story about your experience for our 5-year Lustrum event? Whether it’s feedback, compliments, suggestions, or fun anecdotes, anything goes!

πŸ‘‰ Share your story with us!
πŸ”— edu.nl/c96w8

21.01.2026 13:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš€ New in 2026: Get certified in Reproducible Software Development!

Researchers: Complete 5/7 workshops to earn a certificate in reproducible, transparent, and reusable research software.

βœ… Topics: Containers, R packages, VS Code, Git/GitHub, and more

πŸ”— Details: www.rug.nl/digital-comp...

14.01.2026 09:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Up to data newsletter from the Digital Competence Centre of the University of Groningen

Up to data newsletter from the Digital Competence Centre of the University of Groningen

πŸ”₯ Research data by the fireside πŸ”₯

πŸ“’ Our DCC 'Up to Data' December 2025 #newsletter is out!
πŸ“© You can read it here: mailchi.mp/8a4c4b12445e...

πŸ‘‰ Subscribe to the DCC list to receive our newsletters and stay up to date on our news and events: list.rug.nl/cgi-bin/wa?S...

#research #openscience

16.12.2025 10:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Free secure AI transcription tool now available for everyone at the UG The University of Groningen now offers a free AI-powered transcription tool, Whisper AI, for all researchers, staff, and students. Hosted locally on the...

πŸ“£ Do you want to transcribe research interviews or lectures quickly and securely?

The @rug.nl now offers a free AI transcription tool for all researchers, staff, and students. Hosted locally, this tool makes it easy to convert audio recordings into text.

ℹ️ Read more: www.rug.nl/digital-comp...

30.09.2025 13:25 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Up to data newsletter from the Digital Competence Centre of the University of Groningen

Up to data newsletter from the Digital Competence Centre of the University of Groningen

πŸ‚ Fall for the DCC πŸ‚

πŸ“’ Our DCC 'Up to Data' September 2025 #newsletter is out!
πŸ“© You can read it here: mailchi.mp/1c2bbd325886...

πŸ‘‰ Subscribe to the DCC list to receive our newsletters and stay up to date on our news and events: list.rug.nl/cgi-bin/wa?S...

#research #fair #OpenScience

23.09.2025 10:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Embedded data stewardship and practical solutions for lab research data - An interview with Jelte Nimoth (UG DCC)

"As an embedded data steward, I serve as researchers' primary contact for FAIR data questions and IT tool guidance."

πŸ‘‰ Read the interview with Jelte Nimoth to learn how he supports #FAIRdata, #OpenScience, and lab data management with solutions for secure data transfer and storage:

πŸ”— edu.nl/nbmqx

16.09.2025 10:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Protecting voices, sharing knowledge: responsible data practices in speech research Dr. Matt Coler is an Associate Professor at Campus FryslΓ’n and Director of the MSc Speech Technology. In this interview, he tells us more about embedding...

πŸ‘‰ β€œGood data management isn’t just about compliance or best practices – it makes your #research more efficient, more reproducible, and more impactful.”

Read our latest interview with @mattcoler.bsky.social to learn how he embedded #OpenScience into speech technology research:

πŸ”— edu.nl/wa6vk

04.09.2025 08:54 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Introduction πŸ“° We're the University of #Groningen Digital Competence Centre - #DCC

ℹ️ We support all UG researchers throughout the entire research (data) life cycle

πŸ‘‰ Learn more about our services on the DCC website: www.rug.nl/dcc

03.09.2025 11:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0