Upcoming HSDS training will be advertised below.
How to deposit data with the HSDS
This training session introduces depositing heritage science data, particularly with the Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS). Through practical examples and demonstrations, the session will highlight how to prepare datasets and supporting documentation, create effective metadata, understand licensing and access requirements. We will also look at best practices for ensuring data are FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) and ready for long-term preservation and reuse within the heritage science community.
Date: 14th July 2026
Time: 11:00-13:00 (BST)
Location: Online Webinar – Register to attend.
Past Training Sessions
HSDS Catalogue of Services Training Session
This session is designed for organisations who currently advertise their service via the HSDS Catalogue of Services or would like to in the future. The training will provide instruction on how to set up users using the ADS/HSDS User Management Application, how to login into the HSDS Catalogue of Services and how to update the entry for your organisation. There will be time set aside to answer any questions that you might have. A recording of the session will be circulated after the event.
Date: 19th May 2026
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM (BST)
Location: Online Webinar
How to compile metadata for heritage science projects
This session we will focus on metadata for heritage science projects. We will look at the structured information used to describe, document, manage, and share data about cultural heritage objects, sites, materials, and scientific analyses performed on them. How to compile metadata, standards and controlled vocabulary will be highlighted. Along with the wider context of how metadata enables researchers, museums, and archives to find, understand, reuse, and preserve heritage-related data across institutions and disciplines.
Date: 11th May 2026
Time: 1:00-3:00 PM (BST)
Location: Online Webinar