Being part of the SRDSN is fundamental for my activity as Research Data Manager at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI). USI is a small, young but vibrant institution and the researchers’ interest and needs toward the themes of RDM and ORD are growing fast, it is thus important for me to be in touch with Data Stewards form bigger institutions in order to exchange ideas and take example. I am certain that with the help of SRDSN I will be able to improve the support given to USI researchers in their everyday RDM practices.

As a member of the Open Science Team at the PH Zug I joined the SRDSN in 2023. Thanks to the SRDSN it is/was possible for me to work together with people from other universities and colleges, for example to put together training modules for our researchers. The exchange of knowledge and experience in this new and rapidly changing field of OS specifically ORD is extremely important for me and my work. I hope that the SRDSN will become even more established and remain a network for all people working in the field of OS, specifically ORD.

I’ve joined the network in its very early days, before it even had a name and when it was just, “let’s meet and discuss, who’s in?”. Now, I’m a member of the organizing committee, which sets up the bi-yearly meetings. Being a network member allowed me to gain great insights into what’s happening in other institutions or countries and how they tackle some challenges we also have to deal with. The network is an excellent platform for connections, knowledge exchange and skills development, and I'm really grateful for this.