Increasing the value of digital data: PHAIDRAcon at the University of Vienna

With PHAIDRAcon, the University of Vienna offers a central exchange platform for topics such as data management and repositories as well as open source technologies in this area. The event is primarily aimed at repository managers, IT experts and decision-makers, but also welcomes everyone who wants to get a first insight into research data management. At PHAIDRAcon'24, you can experience how PHAIDRA transforms digital assets from research data to historical media to modern recordings, graffiti and classic artefacts into sustainable digital assets.

This year's event is organised under the motto Building and Preserving the Value of Digital Assets and offers a wide range of insights into the possible applications of PHAIDRA. In addition, participants can learn more about topics such as collections and cultural heritage, open source, and open education through exciting presentations.

Participation is free of charge. Register and exchange ideas with the PHAIDRA community – coffee and cake included. The presentations will be held in English.

For more information on registering and the programme, visit the PHAIDRAcon website. If you have any questions, please contact us by e-mail at events.phaidra@univie.ac.at.

Register for PHAIDRAcon'24

 

What is PHAIDRA?

PHAIDRA is an acronym for Permanent Hosting, Archiving, and Indexing of Digital Resources and Assets. Over the past 10 years, the long-term archive for digital resources has established itself as one of the central solutions for archiving digital content at the University of Vienna. PHAIDRA also helps universities and cultural heritage institutions to transform digital resources into valuable, long-term usable digital assets

PHAIDRA is more than just a technical tool – it is a community-driven project that integrates real-world best practices in data management and digital preservation. With its intuitive user interface, data and digital objects can be easily uploaded and tagged with metadata. This optimises discoverability and usability, making digital assets visible and accessible in the open research culture.

Another focus of PHAIDRA is on technical openness and connectivity. With the VUE JavaScript framework and REST APIs, developers can integrate the platform into their own applications. This makes it possible to develop innovative projects, digitise and utilise resources, and tap into new target groups.

https://www.phaidra.org/