Research Software Training NL Day 2026
For software trainers, training coordinators, DCC coordinators and other software training enthusiasts. We are pleased to announce that the programme for the first annual Research Software Training NL (RST-NL) Day on 5 march 2026 is finalised.
This event brings together professionals from across the Netherlands who are involved in research software training. Join us for a day of learning, sharing and discussion, and connect with fellow software trainers, training coordinators and others with an interest in research software education.
During the day you will:
- learn about ongoing and upcoming initiatives in research software training;
- exchange resources, tips and best practices;
- share experiences and advice with colleagues;
- engage in conversations with peers from institutions across the Netherlands.
Whether you organise local training programmes, contribute to national initiatives, or are simply interested in the field, you are very welcome to attend.
Programme
09:30 – 10:00
Arrival, coffee and tea
10:00 – 10:20
RST-NL programme presentation and upcoming train-the-trainer opportunities for software trainers
Fenne Riemslagh & Irina Motoc
10:20 – 11:00
National research software training providers: Netherlands eScience Center and SURF
Fenne Riemslagh & Carlos Teijeiro Barjas
11:00 – 11:30
Break
11:30 – 12:30
Local research software training programmes
Examples from colleagues on how they set up their local training initiatives
Paula Martinez Lavanchy (TU Delft) & Neha Moopen (Utrecht University)
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch
13:30 – 15:00
Choose one of three workshops / co-working sessions:
Create your own learning pathways in Taxila – Margriet Miedema
Explore training and educational resources with FORRT – Flavio Azevedo
Creating training materials for Code Auditor, Meta Template or Python Template – Serkan Girgin & Manuel Garcia Alvarez
15:00 – 15:30
Break
15:30 – 16:30
Keynote speaker: Eirini Zormpa
The Royal Society of Arts & Imperial College London
16:30 – 17:00
Closing and drinks
Practical information
Attendance is free of charge, but registration via Eventbrite is required.
We look forward to welcoming you to the first RST-NL Day and to a productive exchange on research software training in the Netherlands.
