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At SmallData, we are passionate about advancing knowledge and promoting innovation in the field of small data. Our events play a key role in this mission by bringing together leading experts, pioneering researchers, and enthusiastic learners. Through our lectures, seminars, and workshops, we explore and develop small data research and methodologies. By subscribing to our […]

On May 19, Germany celebrated Diversity Day, an initiative dedicated to increasing the visibility of diversity in the workplace. Inspired by this year’s motto, “when diversity wins, we all win,” SmallData joined the celebration with an interactive activity during the doctoral researchers’ biweekly progress seminar. Both in-person and online participants took part in a quiz […]

On May 4, 2026, SMART Master Lab Cohort 3.0 came together for its kick-off day at IMBI. The program opened with SMART PI Nadine Binder, who introduced the SmallData / SMART context, followed by SMART Coordinator Iván Acevedo, who outlined structure, goals and timeline of the program.  A central part of the day was the exchange between students […]

AI-powered tools have proven to be valuable assets in research, and mathematics is no exception. Our PI Peter Pfaffelhuber explores an innovative workflow assisted by Anthropic’s Claude: much of the paper’s mathematical content emerged through a dialogue between him and AI. Claude also drafted large parts of the manuscript and contributed to the underlying simulation […]

ISCB GMDS 2026 invites you to secure your place at the conference. Find out all details and access the registration platform via the official website: Conference Registration and Fees | ISCB GMDS Annual conference 2026 We’re happy to announce that the CRC 1597 Small Data will be working with ISCB GMDS 2026 to bring you the SmallData […]

On April 23 this year, Germany celebrated Girls’ Day, an initiative in which organizations from fields where women are traditionally underrepresented invite female students to spend a day exploring their work. SmallData was pleased to take part in this year’s event. The day began with welcoming words and an introduction to small data, followed by a Q&A session with our […]

On April 14, 2026, we hosted From Code to Cure: Post-/doctoral Sparks in Data Science and Biomedicine in Freiburg, bringing together early-career researchers from different programs for interdisciplinary exchange and stronger intra-institutional connections throughout Freiburg. Flash PresentationsWe opened with flash presentations from program representatives who endorsed the event, each offering a clear overview of program research focus, training […]

Last week, SMART, jointly with the Equity and Diversity Office, hosted the course “How to Thrive in the German Academic Landscape” for international researchers, led by Pamela Stenzel. The session offered a structured look into the German academic system, unpacking how universities, research organizations, and funding bodies interact, and where opportunities emerge within this ecosystem. […]

The CRC 1597 Small Data gathered on March 12–13 for its annual retreat at Schloss Reinach. Over two days, members reflected on scientific achievements of the CRC, explored new ideas within the small data landscape, and discussed the strategic direction of the CRC. Day 1 The retreat opened with welcoming remarks from our CRC speaker Harald […]

How can methods researchers and domain experts build strong, lasting collaborations instead of parallel silos? That was the central theme at a recent event hosted by the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS) together with several Collaborative Research Centres (CRCs), including CRC 1597 Small Data. After opening remarks by Ralf von den Hoff (Executive Director, FRIAS), speakers […]

SMART had the pleasure to organize a very well received skills course on the topic of strategic time management in academia on Monday, February 23rd. Our doctoral researchers appreciated Dr. Matthias Mayer’s engaging and interactive approach which made acquiring critical notions for the success of their long-term academic projects feel effortless. The workshop debuted in […]