# Communications and Outreach **URL:** https://datashield.discourse.group/c/process-theme-communications-outreach/17.md [Latest](https://datashield.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://datashield.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://datashield.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [DataSHIELD Community Calendar](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-community-calendar/891)
**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [11 January 2024 13:03 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-community-calendar/891 "2024-01-11T13:03:07Z")
--- ## [About the Communications and Outreach category](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/about-the-communications-and-outreach-category/766)
**Author:** [@asm](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/asm)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Creation of "Events" category](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/creation-of-events-category/1549)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2026 11:02 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/creation-of-events-category/1549 "2026-09-11T11:02:32Z")
I would like to propose we create a “Events” category within the Forum, and include the DataSHIELD calendar in its description. Stuart --- ## [SAVE THE DATE: DataSHIELD conference 2026](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/save-the-date-datashield-conference-2026/1431)
**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [23 July 2026 07:54 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/save-the-date-datashield-conference-2026/1431 "2026-07-23T07:54:24Z")
The 2026 DataSHIELD conference will take place 6th-9th October, Liverpool UK. Event website coming soon. Anyone wanting to join the conference organising comittee, please email datashield@liverpool.ac.uk to be added to … --- ## [Communications policies and processes – feedback requested](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/communications-policies-and-processes-feedback-requested/1507)
**Author:** [@SianCunningham](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/SianCunningham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2026 13:18 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/communications-policies-and-processes-feedback-requested/1507 "2026-06-29T13:18:03Z")
To help support a consistent approach to communications across the DataSHIELD community, we have developed a number of draft policies, processes and supporting resources. These have now been added to the Communications s… --- ## [New papers using DataSHIELD](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/new-papers-using-datashield/1379)
**Author:** [@olly](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/olly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [9 March 2026 09:52 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/new-papers-using-datashield/1379 "2026-03-09T09:52:21Z")
Are there any new papers which have used DataSHIELD that have been published recently? I’m looking to update the list at: Cheers! --- ## [Survey to define concepts in Federated Analytics](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/survey-to-define-concepts-in-federated-analytics/1459)
**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2026 11:49 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/survey-to-define-concepts-in-federated-analytics/1459 "2026-02-23T11:49:36Z")
I am sharing a short survey for professional and public stakeholders. The purpose of the survey is to help define a shared language and glossary of terms for concepts relating to federated data and federated analytics. A… --- ## [DataSHIELD logo](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-logo/1360)
**Author:** [@Angela](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/Angela)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 October 2025 09:04 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-logo/1360 "2025-10-13T09:04:32Z")
Hello all, As mentioned at the DataSHIELD conference in September, we’re planning to update the DataSHIELD logo. If you’d like to contribute a design, please let me (acr219@ic.ac.uk) or Dale Kirkwood (Dale.Kirkwood@LTHT… --- ## [New website working group](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/new-website-working-group/1354)
**Author:** [@timmyjc](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/timmyjc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [10 October 2025 08:00 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/new-website-working-group/1354 "2025-10-10T08:00:46Z")
Hi all, We now have some budget to commission a web designer to redo the website. The plan is to form a small working group to work on this, and further down the line get the input of voting members. If you would like t… --- ## [DataSHIELD Conference 2025 registration extended!](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-conference-2025-registration-extended/1291)
**Author:** [@Angela](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/Angela)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 July 2025 22:28 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-conference-2025-registration-extended/1291 "2025-07-27T22:28:26Z")
The deadline to register for the 2025 DataSHIELD Conference in Lausanne, Switzerland (23rd–26th September) has been extended to Friday 15th August. Hosted by the SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics at the University o… --- ## [DataSHIELD Conference 2025](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-conference-2025/1246)
**Author:** [@Angela](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/Angela)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 May 2025 09:27 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-conference-2025/1246 "2025-05-23T09:27:56Z")
DataSHIELD Conference 2025 – Call for Abstracts & Registration Now Open! Dates: 23-26 September 2025 Location: University of Lausanne, hosted by SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics More info & registration here Join u… --- ## [DataSHIELD stakeholder group for public dissemination (infographics, videos etc)](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-stakeholder-group-for-public-dissemination-infographics-videos-etc/1192)
**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 February 2025 14:54 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-stakeholder-group-for-public-dissemination-infographics-videos-etc/1192 "2025-02-20T14:54:18Z")
We have received funding to develop some technical terms/explanations, infographics and an animation relating to key DataSHIELD concepts that could include e.g. Federated analysis Privacy Preserving Different data gove… --- ## [DataSHIELD conference 2025: ideas for expert speakers please!](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-conference-2025-ideas-for-expert-speakers-please/1144)
**Author:** [@EleanorHyde](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/EleanorHyde)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2024 11:26 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-conference-2025-ideas-for-expert-speakers-please/1144 "2024-11-21T11:26:40Z")
Plans are already afoot for the DataSHIELD conference 2025 and these include thinking about speakers we’d like to invite. If YOU have any ideas about expert speakers you’d like to hear, please add their name, institutio… --- ## [DataSHIELD website: call for volunteers to edit/manage content](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-website-call-for-volunteers-to-edit-manage-content/1128)
**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 November 2024 14:10 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-website-call-for-volunteers-to-edit-manage-content/1128 "2024-11-04T14:10:09Z")
We have updated the DataSHIELD website to a new wordpress theme. The aim is to use the site to signpost people to community materials and support and longer term to develop more public friendly content around DataSHIELD … --- ## [Wiki Navigation updates](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/wiki-navigation-updates/1062)
**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 August 2024 17:45 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/wiki-navigation-updates/1062 "2024-08-07T17:45:49Z")
It has taken me a while to get round to it (!), but I have updated the navigation structure on the wiki. Hopefully this will make the wiki easier to find things. At the moment each navigation link is directed to the land… --- ## [DataSHIELD Conference 2024](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-conference-2024/989)
**Author:** [@asm](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/asm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [3 June 2024 13:36 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-conference-2024/989 "2024-06-03T13:36:24Z")
Save the date!! This year’s conference will be on 24-26 September in Bonn, Germany. More information to follow soon… --- ## [DataSHIELD Technical Core Group Meeting Friday 3rd of May](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-technical-core-group-meeting-friday-3rd-of-may/1012)
**Author:** [@marijevdgeest](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/marijevdgeest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2024 11:27 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-technical-core-group-meeting-friday-3rd-of-may/1012 "2024-05-01T11:27:00Z")
This Friday there will be another technical core meeting, open to everyone! There will be a ds.Tidyverse demo. Furhtermore, we will talk about vulnerabilities and new Armadillo updates. Find the agenda and meeting link … --- ## [DataSHIELD LinkedIn page](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-linkedin-page/1008)
**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 April 2024 14:11 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-linkedin-page/1008 "2024-04-22T14:11:03Z")
We have created a DataSHIELD LinkedIn page that will be managed by the comms theme as part of the plans to wind down the DataSHIELD X/Twitter account. Please give our page a follow to stay up to date with DataSHIELD news… --- ## [DataSHIELD tech meeting today at 1pm CEST!](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-tech-meeting-today-at-1pm-cest/992)
**Author:** [@marijevdgeest](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/marijevdgeest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2024 09:23 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-tech-meeting-today-at-1pm-cest/992 "2024-04-12T09:23:56Z")
Find the agenda and meeting link here: Technical Core Group meeting - 2024-04-12 | DataSHIELD Community Wiki There is always time to raise other topics! --- ## [Tech core group meeting on Friday March 22nd at 13:00-14:00 CET](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/tech-core-group-meeting-on-friday-march-22nd-at-1300-cet/982)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 March 2024 12:15 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/tech-core-group-meeting-on-friday-march-22nd-at-1300-cet/982 "2024-03-19T12:15:00Z")
There will be a Technical Core Group meeting on March 22nd at 13:00-14:00 CET. If there is anything you wish to be added to the agenda please let me know. For details of Zoom and Agenda look at Technical Core Group meet… --- ## [Tech core group meeting on Friday March 1](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/tech-core-group-meeting-on-friday-march-1/958)
**Author:** [@marijevdgeest](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/marijevdgeest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 February 2024 15:01 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/tech-core-group-meeting-on-friday-march-1/958 "2024-02-29T15:01:48Z")
Click here to join the next tech core group meeting tomorrow at 1pm CET. This time Yannick Marcon will host the meeting (agenda). We’ll focus on operational development, but feel free to bring in other topics as well! --- ## [DataSHIELD Technical Core Group Meeting 02/02/24 13-14 CET](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-technical-core-group-meeting-02-02-24-13-14-cet/939)
**Author:** [@marijevdgeest](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/marijevdgeest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 February 2024 09:04 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-technical-core-group-meeting-02-02-24-13-14-cet/939 "2024-02-07T09:04:42Z")
Friday at 1pm CET we’ll have the next Tech Core Group meeting (open to everyone!). This time we’ll focus on statistical development. Demetris will chair the meeting and tell us more on the planned developments for DS pac… --- ## [Funding/grants section of Wiki - please add your grants](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/funding-grants-section-of-wiki-please-add-your-grants/937)
**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 February 2024 12:19 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/funding-grants-section-of-wiki-please-add-your-grants/937 "2024-02-01T12:19:05Z")
As part of the process of migrating content to the wiki I have created a wiki page on DataSHIELD funding. The main aim is to demonstrate the level and length of investment in DataSHIELD historically and in the future - a… --- ## [DataSHIELD Tech meeting](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-tech-meeting/929)
**Author:** [@marijevdgeest](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/marijevdgeest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 January 2024 11:40 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-tech-meeting/929 "2024-01-19T11:40:41Z")
Today at 1pm CET we’ll have the second tech meeting. Find the agenda here: https://wiki.datashield.org/tech/meetings/tech-2024-01-19 Click here to join the meeting --- ## [DataSHIELD tech meeting - infrastructure, operations and statistics](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-tech-meeting-infrastructure-operations-and-statistics/908)
**Author:** [@marijevdgeest](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/marijevdgeest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 December 2023 12:16 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-tech-meeting-infrastructure-operations-and-statistics/908 "2023-12-20T12:16:44Z")
From January onwards we will organise a DataSHIELD tech meeting every three weeks. This meeting is open to everyone and meant to enhance communication and collaboration between the different tech themes. Besides an updat… --- ## [Poster Presentation on Federated Analysis at ISCB conference, Milan, IT, 2023-08-29](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/poster-presentation-on-federated-analysis-at-iscb-conference-milan-it-2023-08-29/836)
**Author:** [@wilmar.igl](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/wilmar.igl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 November 2023 11:42 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/poster-presentation-on-federated-analysis-at-iscb-conference-milan-it-2023-08-29/836 "2023-11-16T11:42:51Z")
Dear all, my colleague Stefano Viaggi has presented the poster "Federated Analysis of Multiple Data Sources – Centralised Analysis of De-centralised Databases Using the DataSHIELD Software " at the International Society… --- ## [DataSHIELD Conference 2023](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-conference-2023/840)
**Author:** [@Angela](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/Angela)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2023 07:05 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-conference-2023/840 "2023-09-03T07:05:35Z")
Last few days to register for the DataSHIELD conference if you haven’t already! Please sign up here: DataSHIELD conference Groningen October 2023 - Register --- ## [Poster Presentation on Federated Analysis at PSI conference, London, UK, 2023-06-12](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/poster-presentation-on-federated-analysis-at-psi-conference-london-uk-2023-06-12/819)
**Author:** [@wilmar.igl](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/wilmar.igl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2023 05:48 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/poster-presentation-on-federated-analysis-at-psi-conference-london-uk-2023-06-12/819 "2023-08-19T05:48:17Z")
Dear all, I have presented the poster "Federated Analysis of Multiple Databases – Central Analysis of De-centralised Databases Using the DataSHIELD Software " at the Statisticians in the Pharmaceutical Industry (PSI) co… --- ## [Last minute abstract submissions for the DataSHIELD Conference!](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/last-minute-abstract-submissions-for-the-datashield-conference/812)
**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2023 09:45 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/last-minute-abstract-submissions-for-the-datashield-conference/812 "2023-07-06T09:45:36Z")
I know some people who wanted to submit abstracts haven’t yet submitted them, so I have temporarily reopened the abstract submission page for the DataSHIELD Conference. The submission page will close on Monday 10th July … --- ## [DataSHIELD conference 2023 - registration now open!](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-conference-2023-registration-now-open/785)
**Author:** [@marijevdgeest](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/marijevdgeest)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [21 June 2023 07:46 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-conference-2023-registration-now-open/785 "2023-06-21T07:46:19Z")
:loudspeaker: :loudspeaker: The 2023 DataSHIELD Conference will take place in person in Groningen, The Netherlands. The programme will include a mix of talks, demonstrations and discussion sessions relating to the develo… [Next page](https://datashield.discourse.group/c/process-theme-communications-outreach/17.md?page=1)