Networking and Knowledge Sharing at the DSTrain Workshop

On March 17–18, the DSTrain Workshop gathered postdoctoral researchers and invited speakers at Thon Hotel Opera in ̽��ѡ for two days focused on open science, data sharing, and interdisciplinary research.

Great energy at the DSTrain Workshop. Picture shows (from the left): Professor Gaute Einevoll, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) and Department of Physics ̽��ѡ, and Professor Arne B. Huseby, Department of Mathematics, Project leader of DSTrain.

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DSTrain Workshop March 2025 Postdocs

Photos: Christoffer Hals, dScience, UiO.

Opening Remarks and Introduction to dScience

The workshop began with opening remarks from Bjørn Jamtveit, Vice Dean for Research at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, followed by a presentation from Morten Dæhlen, Centre Leader for dScience – Centre for Computational and Data Science.

*Professor Morten Dæhlen, Centre Leader, dScience – Centre for Computational and Data Science.*

The program featured presentations from the DSTrain Postdoctoral Fellows, who gave short overviews of their research across a range of fields. These sessions provided useful insight into ongoing work and created opportunities for discussion and exchange.

Open Science and Data Sharing

*Stine Marie Barsjø from the Section for open research University of ̽��ѡ Library.*

Stine Marie Barsjø and Matthew Good from the University of ̽��ѡ Library gave presentations on open access, open science, and data sharing strategies, offering practical input on how to make research more accessible.

*Matthew Good, University of ̽��ѡ Library, Collections and Digital Services.*

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

The theme of interdisciplinary collaboration was addressed by speakers Thordis Linda Thorarinsdottir, Bastiaan Star, Gaute Einevoll, and DSTrain programme leader Arne Bang Huseby. Their talks explored both the benefits and challenges of working across disciplinary boundaries.

Bildet kan inneholde: person, hår, hode, skulder, yttertøy. — *Professor Thordis Linda Thorarinsdottir, Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Data Sciences.*

*Professor Bastiaan Star, CEES Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Sciences.*

*Professor Arne B. Huseby, Department of Mathematics, Project leader of DSTrain.*

Networking

In addition to the formal program, there was time set aside for networking, including a group visit to the Munch Museum and a dinner at Stock Restaurant. These activities helped foster connections among participants across fields.

The workshop was organised by Martha Elisabeth Brigg, Arne Bang Huseby, and Cecilie Ellefsen, and provided a structured setting for knowledge sharing and professional exchange.

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DSTrain Workshop March 2025