Introduction to FAIR: Enabling Research That’s Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable

Introduction to FAIR: Enabling Research That’s Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable

Mareike Christina Harms Buss, RDM Chief Advisor – CBS Library & Academic Services

In this webinar, we’ll demystify the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and translate them into actionable steps across the research lifecycle. Designed for a broad audience, including early career researchers, support staff, and data stewards, this session combines foundational concepts with hands-on exploration. What you’ll learn:

The key components and purpose of FAIR principles and how they differ from Open Data
How to identify and address common pitfalls in FAIR data management
Tools and strategies to assess and improve the FAIRness of your data (with examples)
Opportunities and limitations: When FAIR meets reality
Mareike Christina Harms Buss is Chief Advisor for Research Data Management at CBS Library & Academic Services, Copenhagen Business School. With over 25 years’ experience in higher education and research support, she is passionate about helping researchers and students turn good data practices into everyday habits. At CBS she develops training programs, supports data management planning, and drives institutional strategy. Beyond CBS, Mareike is active in national and international networks. She has co-created widely used learning resources, including the Research Data Management e-learning course, HowtoFAIR.dk and A FAIRy Tale.