NFDI-MatWerk and NFDI4Energy Sign Memorandum of Understanding
NFDI-MatWerk and NFDI4Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining their planned collaboration in research data management. The… Read more
Open MSE Research Data Community Desk: Practical Exchange on ELNs in MSE Laboratories
The first Open MSE Research Data Community Desk by NFDI-MatWerk focuses on electronic laboratory notebooks and their role in everyday research data… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk/FAIRmat Spring School 2026: Research Data Management in Materials Science and Engineering (Erlangen)
From 13 – 16 April 2026, the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) hosted the NFDI-MatWerk/FAIRmat Spring School 2026 on “Research… Read more
AHoD 2026 in Siegburg: NFDI-MatWerk Reviewed Progress and Set Priorities for the Next Steps
At the All-Hands-on-Deck 2026 meeting in Siegburg, the NFDI-MatWerk community discussed the current status of the Task Areas, presented demonstrators… Read more
NFDI-Matwerk at the DPG Spring Meeting SKM 2026 – Data and Workflows in Materials Science
From 08 to 13 March 2026, NFDI-MatWerk contributors will present a series of talks and a hands-on tutorial at the DPG Spring Meeting of the Condensed… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk & FAIRmat Spring School 2026 – Research Data Management in MSE
The Spring School on Research Data Management (RDM) and FAIR Data takes place 13–16 April at the University of Erlangen, with free participation, and… Read more
Wrapping Up the Year with Impact. Data Insights from Dr. Abril Azocar Guzman
As 2025 draws to a close, the final contribution to the NFDI-MatWerk Impact Insights series comes from Forschungszentrum Jülich. Dr. Abril Azocar… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk Presents Second Funding Period Plan to International DFG Review Panel in Bonn
On 03 December 2025, the NFDI-MatWerk consortium presented its proposed work program for the second funding period at the Deutsche… Read more
Enabling Sustainable Innovation with Engineered Living Materials: Insights from Dr. Christian Müller and the DFG Priority Program 2451
The NFDI-MatWerk Impact Insights series continues with a contribution from the new Priority Program on Engineered Living Materials. Dr. Christian… Read more
Rethinking Materials Testing: NFDI-MatWerk at the Center of Community Dialogue in Dresden
From automated test routines to data-driven evaluation strategies—materials testing is evolving rapidly. At the 43rd Conference on Materials Testing,… Read more
Shaping Digital Research Practices. Dr.-Ing. Marek Smaga on NFDI-MatWerk’s Contribution
The NFDI-MatWerk Impact Insights series presents perspectives from across the materials science and engineering community. In the latest video,… Read more
Dr. Abril Azocar Guzman on the Impact of NFDI-MatWerk in Materials Science and Engineering
The NFDI-MatWerk Impact Insights series continues to highlight its valuable contributions of the materials science and engineering (MSE) community. In… Read more
AI MSE 2025 in Bochum. Contributions from NFDI-MatWerk in Focus
The 2nd Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Materials Science and Engineering (AI MSE 2025) took place from 18 to 19 November in Bochum and… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk Impact Insights: Dr.-Ing. Özlem Özcan on Aligned Workflows for Autonomous Experimentation
The next contribution in the NFDI-MatWerk Impact Insights video series features Dr.-Ing. Özlem Özcan from the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk Impact Insights: Prof. Dr. Claudia Fleck on the Value of Shared Research Data Practices
As our NFDI-MatWerk Impact Insights video series continues, the next contribution comes from Prof. Dr. Claudia Fleck of Technische Universität Berlin.… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk at AI MSE 2025: Advancing AI Applications in Materials Science
NFDI-MatWerk will take part in AI MSE 2025 in Bochum on 18–19 November 2025 with a plenary lecture, two conference talks, and a poster contribution.… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk Impact Insights: Prof. Dr. Alexander Hartmaier on the Project’s Impact in the MSE Community
As part of our NFDI-MatWerk Impact Insights video series, we are thrilled to feature Prof. Dr. Alexander Hartmaier from Ruhr University Bochum in our… Read more
FID Materials Science Survey 2025: Have Your Say!
The FID Materials Science team has launched its 2025 community survey for researchers in materials science and materials engineering. Read more
Committed to Sustainability, Digitalization, and Collaboration: Prof. Zimmermann at the VDI Women’s Congress in Dresden
On 26–27 September 2025, the VDI Women in Engineering Congress took place in Dresden under the theme “Creating Circularity – Women Engineers for a… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk Strategy Meeting 2025: Strategic Alignment for the Coming Year
On 07 and 08 October 2025, the NFDI-MatWerk Strategy Meeting took place in Freiburg, bringing together key stakeholders to set the strategic direction… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk at the CoRDI 2025 Conference
The 2nd Conference on Research Data Infrastructre (CoRDI) by the NFDI association started with a warm welcome by the director, York Sure-Vetter in… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk at Microscopy Conference 2025: Supporting Data Solutions for the Microscopy Community
The next stop on the NFDI-MatWerk conference schedule is the Microscopy Conference 2025 in Karlsruhe, where we will present solutions that support… Read more
Next Stop: Aachen – NFDI-Matwerk at #CoRDI2025 With Posters, Talks & Demos on Research Data in Materials Science
Next conference stop: Aachen! NFDI-MatWerk is looking forward to #CoRDI2025 – the second Conference on Research Data Infrastructure hosted at RWTH… Read more
MSE Research Data Forum 2025 — Report
Organized by NFDI-MatWerk, the MSE Research Data Forum 2025 took place from 8 – 10 July in Siegburg. The fully booked event brought together… Read more
User-Journey Workshop on FAIR Data: NFDI-MatWerk and SFB/TRR 285 Strengthen Research Data Management
The NFDI-MatWerk team led by Christoph Eberl organized a user-journey workshop on Research Data Management (RDM) and FAIR principles with the SFB/TRR… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk at the NHR4CES Community Workshop 2025
On 07 – 08 May 2025, the NHR4CES Community Workshop on Materials Science with Advanced Data Management and Data Science Techniques took place in… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk at MaterialsWeek 2025 – In Dialogue with the Community
At MaterialsWeek 2025, NFDI-MatWerk was present with an information booth that invited attendees to learn more about the initiative and engage… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk and BAM at the Data Store Days 2025: Practical Solutions for Research Data Management
From 09 to 11 April 2025, the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) in Berlin hosted the “Data Store Days: Learn, Code & Connect,” a… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk Spring School 2025: A Dynamic Exchange on Research Data Management in Aachen
From 08 to 10 April 2025, RWTH Aachen University hosted the NFDI-MatWerk Spring School, bringing together 22 enthusiastic participants from all over… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk Contribution to BdT PhD Seminar
On 03 April 2025, the BdT PhD Seminar took place at Campus Riedberg in Frankfurt during the Materials Week 2025. Read more
Recap: NFDI-MatWerk All-Hands-on-Deck Meeting in Frankfurt
From 31 March to 02 April 2025, the NFDI-MatWerk consortium held its annual All-Hands-on-Deck meeting - starting with a virtual meeting and continuing… Read more
Successful Midterm Report Defense for NFDI-MatWerk
On Tuesday, 11 February, NFDI-MatWerk successfully defended its project’s midterm report in front of reviewers, the NFDI expert panel, and… Read more
How Can Research Data Unlock New Opportunities in Materials Science and Engineering?
The MSE Research Data Forum 2025 is the key event for the Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) community to explore how research data, digital… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk Spring School 2025 – Register Now!
The NFDI-MatWerk Spring School 2025 will take place from 08 to 10 April 2025, at the RWTH Aachen University, IT Center. This event offers hands-on… Read more
Annual Strategic Meeting of NFDI-MatWerk in Freiburg
On 06 – 07 November 2024, NFDI-MatWerk held its annual strategic meeting in Freiburg to evaluate progress, set goals, and enhance the integration of… Read more
Explore the New NFDI-MatWerk Website!
The NFDI-MatWerk website has been completely revamped to provide an improved and more accessible user experience. It provides essential information on… Read more
Extending NFDI-MatWerk Solutions: A Community-Centric Rollout Strategy
The deployment of Research Data Management solutions developed within NFDI-MatWerk is now a key focus, with the aim of engaging the entire Materials… Read more
Take the opportunity to learn more about NFDI-MatWerk's latest developments at MSE 2024!
From 24-26 September 2024, the MSE Congress will bring together over 1,200 participants from around the world to create a hub for innovation and… Read more
Successful Conclusion of the NFDI-MatWerk Summer School 2024
The NFDI-MatWerk Summer School 2024, held from 10-12 September 2024 in Bremen, concluded with great success, bringing together participants and… Read more
Last chance to register: NFDI-MatWerk Summer School 2024 at Leibniz-IWT in Bremen - Develop your skills for tomorrow!
Hello future research innovators! From 10 to 12 September 2024, the NFDI-MatWerk Summer School will take place at the Leibniz Institute for Materials… Read more
Internal - New opportunities for easy collaboration in NFDI-MatWerk
The DGM of the Community Interaction Task Area has introduced an internal area on the NFDI-MatWerk website for all project participants. This is… Read more
NFDI Management Circle Sports Festival 2024: Strengthening Collaboration and Innovation Across NFDI
The NFDI Management Circle Sports Festival 2024 brought together coordinators and managers from all NFDI consortia at Freiburg University, Germany,… Read more
The Big Digitization Survey 2024: NFDI-MatWerk
The NFDI-MatWerk consortium has opened the 2024 Digitization Survey for the Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) community. Read more
NFDI-MatWerk Spring School on Research Data Management
The NFDI-MatWerk Spring School on Research Data Management in Saarbrücken has kicked off on 10 April 2024! 19 master students from the international… Read more
Review: Second NFDI-MatWerk Tool Webinar
The second NFDI-MatWerk Tool Webinar was recently concluded with an exciting presentation by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tim Dahmen. The topic "Visual Programming… Read more
Review: First NFDI-MatWerk Tool Webinar
On 22 March 2024, the first NFDI-MatWerk Tool Webinar discussed “Machine Learning Hardware in a Public Context: Options and How to Use Them.” Read more
Reflecting on the success of the All-Hands-on-Deck Meeting 2024
This year, the Rhein Sieg Forum was once again the meeting place for the NFDI-MatWerk community, hosting the All-Hands-on-Deck Meeting 2024 (AHoD… Read more
Join us! Second NFDI-MatWerk Tool Webinar - Visual Programming in JupyterLab
Welcome to the Second NFDI-MatWerk Tool Webinar by Dr.-Ing. Tim Dahmen on 5 April 2024 at 02:00 p.m. CET! Read more
Love Data Week 2024

Love Data Week (LDW) is an international week of action centred around research data and research data management. Under the motto "My Kind of Data",…

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Unlocking XAS Secrets: Join the Physical Science in NFDI Colloquium
On 14th February 2024 Matthew Newville from the Center for Advanced Radiation Sources at the University of Chicago will present existing XAS spectral… Read more
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Welcome to the NFDI-MatWerk Tool Webinar Series
The world of materials science and engineering is rapidly evolving, and keeping up with these advancements is critical. We are pleased to announce the… Read more
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Harmonizing FAIR Data in Materials Science with NFDI-MatWerk
Welcome to the Research Data Alliance's newest working group "Harmonized Terminologies and Schemas for FAIR Data in Materials Science and Related… Read more
Unveiling the Future: MSE 2024 Call for Abstracts in Topic D: Digital Transformation
The much-awaited Materials Science and Engineering Congress (MSE) 2024 is on the horizon, and it's time for you to shine. We invite you, our community… Read more
Invitation to NFDI-MatWerk Exchange Webinar on Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELNs)
We are excited to invite you to an upcoming exchange webinar focused on Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELNs), scheduled for 1 February 2024, from 10:00 am… Read more
The NFDI-MatWerk Winter School: Advancing Research Data Management in Materials Science
The Saxon State and University Library Dresden (SLUB) together with Fraunhofer IWS Dresden recently played host to the NFDI-MatWerk Winter School,… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk Wishes a Merry Christmas and a Digital Year Ahead
In a year marked by progress and innovation, NFDI-MatWerk extends heartfelt holiday greetings to the entire MSE community. As we gather with family… Read more
DGM Lunch Talk: Advancing Research Data Management in Materials Science
The latest DGM Lunch Talk in collaboration with NFDI-MatWerk delved into the intricacies of research data management, sparking a dynamic dialogue… Read more
Comprehensive Training Material on 'Fundamentals of Scientific Metadata' Now Available
In a significant advancement for educational resources in scientific research, the Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration (HMC) has released comprehensive,… Read more
Shaping the Data Frontier: NFDI-MatWerk’s Pioneering Contributions at RDA Plenary 21
Delving into the intricacies of research data management, the RDA Plenary 21 at International Data Week showcased groundbreaking discussions on the… Read more
Leveraging Knowledge through Open HPI Course by Prof. Harald Sack, now on YouTube!
NFDI-MatWerk is excited to share that the insightful lectures from the Open HPI course on Knowledge Graphs by Prof. Harald Sack are now being shared… Read more
Lunch Talk on Research Data Management
In a time when the research landscape is being shaped by digital transformation, the joint Lunch Talk by DGM and NFDI-MatWerk invites dialogue on… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk 2023 Strategy Meeting: Charting the way forward
NFDI-MatWerk's journey into the future is more than a mission; it's a collaborative quest to advance the field of materials science and engineering.… Read more
Call for Participation: Workshop "Exploring the Ontology Landscape for Catalysis Research Data"
As part of the ADCR23 - Annual Digital Catalysis Conference by NFDI4Cat, the workshop "Exploring the Ontology Landscape for Catalysis Research Data"… Read more
Review: NFDI-MatWerk at FEMS EUROMAT 2023
Our colleague Mirza from the Task Area Ontology provided insights into current developments and findings in the field of ontology within our… Read more
Great success: NFDI-MatWerk Summer School 2023 in Saarbrücken
What is FAIR research data? What does a research data plan look like? What is the importance of scientific metadata? These and other questions in… Read more
Launch of the NFDI-MatWerk Summer School 2023
The NFDI-MatWerk Summer School officially kicked off on 18th September 2023! Until the 22nd of September, researchers from around the world,… Read more
Cultural Change and FAIR Data: Julia Mohrbacher reports from #CoRDI2023
From 12 to 14 September 2023, the 1st CoRDI was the venue for the interdisciplinary exchange of NFDI consortia. The event was not only characterized… Read more
Last day at CoRDI: Emphasizing Interdisciplinary Exchange
Under the banner "connecting communities", the city of Karlsruhe has witnessed the 1st Conference on Research Data Infrastructure (CoRDI). This event,… Read more
Live from CoRDI: Day Two with NFDI-MatWerk!
We are thoroughly impressed! The CoRDI conference has proven to be exceptionally organized, offering participants an enriching platform for exchange,… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk @CoRDI 2023
NFDI-MatWerk Consortium at the 1st Conference on Research Data Infrastructure. From 12 to 14 September 2023, our consortium NFDI-MatWerk attend the… Read more
Deep Dive into Knowledge Graphs with Prof. Harald Sack 🌐
Ever wondered how Alexa knows about tomorrow's weather or how Google curates the latest news on climate change for you? The secret lies in Knowledge… Read more
Digitalchangemaker Accelerator and Fellowships
The Stifterverband and the Reinhard Frank Foundation are launching the second round of the DigitalChangeMaker Accelerator program, aimed at… Read more
NFDI-Matwerk Summer School 2023 – Research Data Management in Materials Science and Engineering
The NFDI-MatWerk Summer School in Saarbrücken invites PhD students and post-docs from 18 to 22 September 2023, to expand their knowledge and skills in… Read more
On the road to digital transformation at the NFDI-MatWerk Conference 2023
The NFDI-MatWerk Conference 2023, held from 27th to 29th June in Siegburg, Germany, brought together 160 attendees online and on-site. The conference… Read more
Call for Presentation of New Community Participants
The NFDI-MatWerk consortium is expanding, and we want YOU to join us on this pioneering journey. As a Community Participant, you'll contribute to an… Read more
Founding of NFDI Section "Industry Engagement"
On May 5, the inaugural meeting of the new NFDI section "Industry Engagement" took place. Read more
Best Poster Award MaRDA 2023
For the contribution to the Materials Research Data Alliance annual meeting colleagues form the Steinbuch Centre for Computing (SCC) at Karlsruhe… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk Youtube channel: Review ELN session
Do you want to learn more about Electronic Lab Notebooks? Therefore, we provide you an introductory session on the NFDI-MatWerk Youtube channel where… Read more
AHoD 2: "I’m very pleased with how many bright and creative minds are assembled in NFDI-MatWerk".
Prof. Dr. Christoph Eberl, Consortium Chair of the NFDI-MatWerk Initiative, chaired the second All-Hands-on-Deck Meeting 2023 in Siegburg. Read his… Read more
Second All-Hands-on-Deck Meeting held successfully
The second All-Hands-on-Deck Meeting (AHoD2) of the NFDI-MatWerk Initiative took place from 08 until 09 March 023 in Siegburg, Germany. Read more
All-Hands-on-Deck Meeting 2 of the NFDI-MatWerk Initiative
Siegburg, 08 to 09 March 2023: For the second time, old and new faces of the NFDI-MatWerk Initiative will meet to share the current state of work in… Read more
MatWerk meets Shrove Tuesday
There is also a bit of carnival in the team meeting of the NFDI MatWerk consortium. Read more
Upcoming event: “Creating a visual research topic map for SAMURAI catalogue and an introduction to Materials Data Platform (DICE) at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan”
Do you know the Materials data platform DICE from the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan, yet? Register now for the event that… Read more
NFDI Physical Sciences Joint Colloquium in March 2023
The next NFDI Physical Sciences Joint Colloquium of collaborating NFDI Consortia will take place online and in Berlin at 02 March 2023. You can… Read more
Second round: All-Hands-on-Deck of the NFDI MatWerk initiative
In 2022 the NFDI MatWerk initiative had its kick-off meeting in May. Now, the representatives and Co-Speakers of the Participant Projects, the Task… Read more
Love Data Week 2023 from 13 to 17 February 2023
Love Data Week 2023 is a must-attend event for anyone interested in the future of data and its impact on our society. It provides a unique opportunity… Read more
Materials Informatics (M.Sc.): part-time studies at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
The new part-time Master's programme in Materials Informatics will start at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences in the summer semester of 2023. Read more
Great interest in the online introductory event on Electronic Laboratory Notebooks
The increasing importance of electronic laboratory notebooks in the materials sciences prompted participants to get to know and exchange information… Read more
NFDI Physical Sciences Joint Colloquium: Applying the FAIR Principles to Crystallography Data Publication – a use case for DAPHNE4NFDI?
The colloquium is an initiative of the seven consortia FAIRmat, MaRDi, NFDIMatWerk, NFDI4Chem, NFDI4Cat, PUNCH4NFDI, and DAPHNE4NFDI is intended to… Read more
Introductory Session: Electronic Laboratory Notebooks - What they are and why we need them
Several ELNs are already in active use in our NFDI-MatWerk community. In the online introductory event, experts will present six different ELNs. Read more
NFDI Physical Sciences Joint Colloquium: "Strategy for and psychosocial aspects of realizing FAIR data processes"
Save the date: The 3rd colloquium will be held online on 10 November 2022 Read more
SAVE THE DATE: MARBLE Workshop on 15.12.2022
Take advantage of the opportunities offered by our NFDI-MatWerk network and continue your education in the field of metadata. Read more
Save the date: NFDI Science Slam, November 7th, Berlin
You want to present your research live in front of an audience? The NFDI Science Slam calls for slammers. It is your turn - apply and come on stage in… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk meets LinkedIn
Since 20 September 2022 NFDI-MatWerk is represented at LinkedIn Read more
Review of the NFDI Physical Sciences Joint Colloquium 2022 in Berlin
Numerous participants accepted NFDI-MatWerk's invitation to a hybrid lecture by Prof. Christopher M. Wolverton Read more
"NFDI-MatWerk" structures decentrally hosted data collections
Expand and facilitate data access for materials researchers - The NFDI-MatWerk's vision explained in a video Read more
NFDI-MatWerk – an overview and discussion of the next steps
The MaterialsWeek's program 2021 offers interesting presentations that provide a comprehensive overview from the perspective of science and industry… Read more
Five years of funding for the consortium NFDI-MatWerk
Materials Science and Engineering institutions collaborate on implementing a distributed research data infrastructure. Read more
NFDI-proposal NFDI-MatWerk submitted
On 30 September 2020, the NFDI-MatWerk consortium submitted its proposal for the establishment of a National Research Data Infrastructure for… Read more
NFDI-MatWerk – The big digitalisation survey
Community urgently wants solutions for digital collaboration. Read more