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Survey on the importance and value of taxonomic research
by Mergen Patricia 09 Mar '26

09 Mar '26

Dear all You may be interested in answering this survey. These results could be quite relevant for TDWG activities. Feel free to contact "Tom Artois" < tom.artois(a)uhasselt.be> if you want more info. Patricia Dear Sir/Madam, Research is currently being conducted within UHasselt, in collaboration with KULeuven, UCLouvain and the Leibniz University (Hannover) on how the importance and value of taxonomic research—the science of describing, naming, and classifying species—are perceived. For this study, we are looking for participants to complete a short online survey. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete and is available in both Dutch and English. Participation is entirely voluntary and anonymous. You can participate via the link below: *https://uhasselt.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9TtDC528gFDL8aO <https://uhasselt.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9TtDC528gFDL8aO>* Or by scanning the QR code: [image: SV_9TtDC528gFDL8aO-qrcode.png] Your participation would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to share this invitation within your network to help us reach a broad audience. Thank you in advance for your time and support. Kind regards, Prof. Dr. Marlies Monnens, Prof. dr. Tom Artois, Mevr. Jill Monnissen Research Group ‘Zoology: Biodiversity and Toxicology’, Centre for Environmental Sciences, Hasselt University

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2026 GBIF Graduate Researchers Award call for nominations
by Mergen Patricia 24 Feb '26

24 Feb '26

Dear all The GBIF has issued a call for an award of 5000 EUR for early career researchers. you can find more info here : 2026 GBIF Graduate Researchers Award call for nominations <https://www.gbif.org/news/2qFpkI7rwBNbMuSjn2rtae/2026-gbif-graduate-researc…> Each GBIF member can nominate up to 2 candidates Each participant country has a local submission procedure with a local evaluation should there be more than 2 candidates. The primary selection criteria will be those of the GBIF, Additional local criteria may be added. With my best wishes Patricia

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Public review of Darwin Core proposals extended.
by Stan Blum 15 Dec '25

15 Dec '25

Discussion of the Darwin Core Data Packages (DwC-DP) proposal has ticked up over the last few weeks, so the ongoing public comment period will continue beyond the originally announced 90 days, which would have ended on December 15. If you are unfamiliar with the functioning of public comment periods for vocabulary changes, please review Section 3.3.2 of the Vocabulary Maintenance specification <https://tdwg.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50f3cc44307841383062ca0d6&id…>. To summarize briefly, if there is dissent about a proposal, the proposal may be modified in an attempt to achieve consensus. Any such modification triggers a reset of a 30 day clock to give people sufficient time to consider the modified proposal. Because of this mechanism, it is possible for a small number of people to delay the acceptance of a proposal that is as large and complex as DwC-DP for a long time. In the case of DwC-DP, there are a large number of smaller individual proposals that are being considered as a package, and modification of any one of the individual proposals will delay the acceptance of the overall package for another 30 days. The Darwin Core Maintenance Group is committed to a fair and open review process of the DwC-DP, and will allow the public review to continue for as long as necessary to achieve consensus. So as long as there is active discussion, we will keep the public comment period open. However, because there is keen interest in the community from people who want to use DwC-DP in ratified form, we'd prefer that the review not drag on indefinitely due to people not getting around to reviewing it in a timely fashion. Therefore, if you have not yet reviewed the proposal, I ask that you do so and submit your comments by January 16. If those comments do not result in any changes in any part of the proposal after that date, the public comment could end on February 15 (30 days later). Continuing discussion after January 16 would cause the comment to continue correspondingly longer, and that's fine if the discussion continues to improve the proposal. We have gotten many excellent and substantive suggestions so far that have improved the proposal, and I am grateful for those who have taken the time to thoughtfully review and comment. I am hopeful that we will soon have a strong final proposal that the Task Group will be able to recommend ratification by the Executive Committee. Sincerely, Steve Baskauf Darwin Core Maintenance Group convener

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Proposal: new Audiovisual Core class: ac:Media
by Stan Blum 10 Nov '25

10 Nov '25

The Audiovisual Core Maintenance Group has approved a proposal to create a class for media items. This proposal is intended to complement the Darwin Core Data Packages proposal, in addition to serving as a class whose members are the subject of most of the existing terms in Audiovisual Core. To view the proposal's full details and make comments, visit https://github.com/tdwg/ac/issues/277 . The comment period will run for at least 30 days, starting on November 10 and ending no earlier than December 10. If you have any questions, please contact Ed Baker, Audiovisual Core Maintenance Group convener, at edward.baker(a)nhm.ac.uk

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SPNHC 2025 reminders
by Bentley, Andrew Charles 14 May '25

14 May '25

Hi all A reminder that in-person registration for SPNHC 2025<https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/> closes in less than 10 days on April 30. Please register<https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/registration> as soon as possible to provide us with accurate numbers for events. 1. Housing deadlines<https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/accommodations> are fast approaching. After each deadline, rooms will be released into general circulation, and we cannot guarantee availability thereafter. Deadlines are as follows: * KU Housing - Stouffer Apartments - April 24 (this Thursday) If you are wanting to room with certain individuals, your details need to be entered into the rooming spreadsheet<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-daHQQ2bKoL4t314sVu6JzZc-PLEv-_hID5…> also by this Friday. * SpringHill Suites, DoubleTree, and TownePlace - April 27 * Eldridge - April 29 * Oread - May 3 1. We still have spaces available in some of our field trips<https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/fieldtrips> and workshops<https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/workshops>. We need a minimum number of registrations to make these viable so if you are on the fence regarding these, please sign up ASAP. You can add these to your existing registration by logging in to your profile in Oxford Abstracts and selecting add-ons. Instructions here<https://help.oxfordabstracts.com/knowledge/how-to-add-add-ons>. Looking forward to hosting you all soon Thanks SPNHC 2025 LOC A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V Andy Bentley Ichthyology Collection Manager University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute Dyche Hall 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561 USA Tel: (785) 864-3863<tel:%28785%29%20864-3863> Fax: (785) 864-5335<tel:%28785%29%20864-5335> Email: abentley(a)ku.edu<mailto:abentley@ku.edu> ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu<http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu/> A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V

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DEADLINE EXTENDED: DCMI 2025 Call for Papers - New May 15 Deadline
by DCMI Announce 23 Apr '25

23 Apr '25

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the deadline for DCMI 2025, the twenty-third International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications, has been extended. DCMI 2025: (Meta)data at the Core: Bridging Human Knowledge and AI Innovation We invite researchers, practitioners, and experts from diverse domains to explore the dynamic landscape of metadata in the theme of "(Meta)data at the Core: Bridging Human Knowledge and AI Innovation". We welcome submissions focusing on innovative research and practice relating to the evolving world of metadata. Important Note: DCMI 2025 will be primarily in-person. Key Areas: We welcome submissions on the following topics (and others broadly related to metadata): - Metadata and AI - Human-Centered Metadata and Interaction - Data Integrity and Reliability - Ethics and Metadata - Adaptation to Emerging Technologies - Metadata and Data Science - Metadata for the Public Good - Cultural and Social Dimensions of Metadata - Metadata Supporting the FAIR and CARE Principles Submission Guidelines: - At least one author of an accepted submission must physically attend the conference to present the work in person. - All submissions must be in English. - Submit via: https://go.dublincore.org/dcmi-2025/submission-portal - Follow DCpapers template guidelines: https://github.com/dcmi/dcpapers-templates/releases/latest Submission Categories: - Full Papers: (8-10 pages) - Short Papers: (4-5 pages) - Panels: (1-2 page abstract + panelist bios) - Workshops: (half or full-day, proposal details required) - Project Reports: (2-page abstract) - Posters: (2-page abstract) - Tutorials: (2-3 page proposal) - Student Forum: (<1500 word paper) EXTENDED Important Dates: - Papers (full/short), Panels, Workshops: Deadline NOW MAY 15, 2025, 23:59 (AoE) - Posters, Project Reports, Student Forum, Tutorials: Deadline NOW MAY 15, 2025, 23:59 (AoE) More Information and contact details can be found on the DCMI-2025 website: https://www.dublincore.org/conferences/2025/ We look forward to your submissions. Best regards, DCMI 2025 Organizing Committee

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SPNHC 2025 program, plenary speakers, and reminders
by Bentley, Andrew Charles 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

Hi all The SPNHC 2025 program has been finalized and can be viewed from within the Oxford Abstracts conference platform (https://virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/#/event/74160/program - for registered attendees) through a web browser or the Oxford Abstracts app (search for Oxford Abstracts in the Apple or Google Store). The app allows you to create a personalized conference program and chat and interact with other attendees and vendors. We have also created a Google Sheets<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQjUQPkXTmduZccEl55X9y6BQsd…> and PDF view of the program (attached) available on the conference website. Kansas Memorial Union room venues can be found on this map<https://www.dgcoks.gov/sites/default/files/media/depts/emergency-management…>. Additionally we have added information about our three exciting plenary speakers on the website: https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/plenary A couple of reminders: 1. Registration closes firmly April 30. Please register as soon as you are able so we can finalize numbers. Reminder: If you are a presenter (in-person or virtual) you must register for the conference. 1. Field trips and workshops are filling up fast but there are still spots available in some. Reminder: You can go back into your original registration and add these by logging in to your existing Oxford Abstracts account and selecting add-ons. The same is true for the banquet or T-shirts. Instructions here<https://help.oxfordabstracts.com/knowledge/how-to-add-add-ons>. 1. Deadline for accommodation reservations is April 24 (KU Housing - Stouffer Apartments), April 27 (SpringHill Suites, DoubleTree, and TownePlace), April 29 (Eldridge), and May 3 (Oread). After these dates, rooms at preferential rates will be released into general circulation. If you wish to room with other attendees in Stouffer Apartments, please fill out the Google Sheet<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-daHQQ2bKoL4t314sVu6JzZc-PLEv-_hID5…>. Looking forward to hosting you all at the end of May in Lawrence, Kansas. SPNHC 2025 LOC A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V Andy Bentley Ichthyology Collection Manager University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute Dyche Hall 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561 USA Tel: (785) 864-3863<tel:%28785%29%20864-3863> Fax: (785) 864-5335<tel:%28785%29%20864-5335> Email: abentley(a)ku.edu<mailto:abentley@ku.edu> ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu<http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu/> A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V

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eDNA and Collections at TaxonWorks Together 2025 - Registration open and free! (TWT2025 May 6 - 8)
by Deborah Paul 15 Apr '25

15 Apr '25

Greetings Biodiversity Information Standards TDWG folks, Got #eDNA on your mind? Perhaps you attended the *eDNA Working Group Session*? Please join us at TaxonWorks Together 2025 <https://together.taxonworks.org/> for a moderated discussion session with Mark A Davis @markdavis79.bsky.social, Conservation Biologist at the INHS, Prairie Research Institute to ponder: What are the digital threads connecting eDNA to vouchers, inventories, provenance, ephemerality, scaling, identifiers, fieldwork, standards, AI and collections? What are the opportunities for crafting new cloth, and where do we first need to gather more fibers? To all of you in the TDWG community, what are your #eDNA needs? questions? insights? ‪Most sessions are moderated discussions with opportunities for your input. Hear from people that inspire us, and revel in the on-line conversation that pervades throughout. Check the agenda to see who said yes! <https://together.taxonworks.org/> to being one of our guest panelists. We welcome everyone and look forward to your participation and insights. In anticipation, Debbie, for the SFG and TWT2025 /PS -- please share with your colleagues and students far and wide, so they don't miss this opportunity, thanks!/ -- - Deborah Paul, Biodiversity Informatics Community Liaison - Species File Group (INHS), University of Illinois -- Natural History Collections and Museomics NHCM Editor-in-Chiefhttps://nhcm.pensoft.net -- Biodiversity Information Standards (TDWG) Past Chair 2021-2022 -- Florida State University Courtesy Appointment -- Species File Group and Eventshttps://speciesfilegroup.org

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Dublin Core Conference Call for Participation - Now Open
by DCMI Announce 03 Apr '25

03 Apr '25

DCMI 2025, the twenty-third International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications, invites researchers, practitioners, and experts from diverse domains to explore the dynamic landscape of metadata in the theme of (Meta)data at the Core: Bridging Human Knowledge and AI Innovation. We invite submissions focusing on innovative research and practice relating to the evolving world of metadata. https://www.dublincore.org/conferences/2025/ Important Note: DCMI 2025 will be primarily in-person. Key Areas We welcome submissions on the following topics (and others broadly related to metadata): Metadata and AI Human-Centered Metadata and Interaction Data Integrity and Reliability Ethics and Metadata Adaptation to Emerging Technologies Metadata and Data Science Metadata for the Public Good Cultural and Social Dimensions of Metadata Metadata Supporting the FAIR and CARE Principles Submission Guidelines At least one author of an accepted submission must physically attend the conference to present the work in person. All submissions must be in English. Submit via: https://go.dublincore.org/dcmi-2025/submission-portal Follow DCpapers template guidelines: https://github.com/dcmi/dcpapers-templates/releases/latest Submission Categories Full Papers: (8-10 pages) Short Papers: (4-5 pages) Panels: (1-2 page abstract + panelist bios) Workshops: (half or full-day, proposal details required) Project Reports: (2-page abstract) Posters: (2-page abstract) Tutorials: (2-3 page proposal) Student Forum: (<1500 word paper) Important Dates Papers (full/short), Panels, Workshops: Deadline May 1st, 2025, 23:59 (AoE) Posters, Project Reports, Student Forum, Tutorials: Deadline June 1st, 2025, 23:59 (AoE) More Information and contact details can be found on the DCMI-2025 website https://www.dublincore.org/conferences/2025/

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Register now for virtual working sessions happening 14-25 April
by Stan Blum 02 Apr '25

02 Apr '25

*Virtual sessions for TDWG interest and task groups* Interest and task groups are the driving force for developing and maintaining TDWG standards, and participation is the essential factor that gives TDWG standards authority in open science. As the biodiversity informatics community grows every year, we hold virtual introductory working sessions to: - inform the wider biodiversity information community about the on-going work to develop and maintain standards; - review progress to date; - engage new contributors; and - set the agenda for this year’s work. Schedule and registration The TDWG community spans the globe, which makes scheduling any single real-time event inconvenient for some people. Some groups will solve this problem by holding their “session” twice -- once for each hemisphere (East/West) -- increasing the likelihood that one will be less inconvenient. We will also record each session and post the videos as quickly as possible on TDWG’s YouTube channel. All sessions will be held in the two weeks between 14 - 25 April. Registration is free, but you must register to receive the Zoom link. An overview calendar for each week is below. Please visit the *main working sessions page* <https://www.tdwg.org/community/working-sessions/2025/> for session details, including: links to the group charters, the session time in your local time zone, and the links to register. Week #1, 14-17 April [image: week-1-900.png] Week #2, 22-25 April [image: week-2-900.png]

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