By DKZ.2R: Data Challenge - Metadata

Are you ready to put your data skills to the test?

Whether you’re a solo researcher, student, or part of a research group — this is your chance to dive into the world of metadata, file naming, and smart data structuring.

Join us for the DKZ.2R Metadata & Data Structuring Challenge

When? November 7th, 10:00 – 16:00

Where? Seminargebäude University of Cologne

What’s it about?

We’ll kick off the day with a compact, hands-on lecture on best practices in data organization and metadata. Then, it’s your turn to shine: Choose between your own project data or a dataset provided by us. Apply what you’ve learned and enter the Challenge.

Why join?

• Learn practical, reusable skills for your research

• Compete (or colleborate!) with fellow researchers

• Discover how structured data saves time and sanity

• Receive feedback from data experts

Who can participate?

• Individual students and researchers

• Entire research groups

Sign up an join the challenge: registration page

We’ll see you at University of Cologne!

Event Details:

• Time: Friday, November 7th @ 10am - 4pm, 2025
• Location: Universiy of Cologne (Building 106), Universitätsstraße 37, 50931 Cologne (Directions: Google Maps)

As always, this event is free of charge!