The 11th Research Data Alliance (RDA) plenary from 21 to 23 March brought together international stakeholders from 41 countries and several disciplines on the topic of research data.

Prior to the Research Data Alliance Plenary meeting research data experts discussed how to standardise the publication of research data.

The European Initial Training Network IsoNose held its final conference in Sorèze, France.

What key areas within future geosciences? Representatives of the International Union of Geological Sciences discussed this question at their latest meeting.