Context The talk was given on 2026-03-04 as an introduction to the Data Steward Services at the Department of Geography and Regional Research (IfGR) of the University of Vienna. Abstract In this presentation we introduce Research Data Management (RDM) principles across the data lifecycle with a focus on enabling FAIR, secure, and compliant research. We outline the role of the Data Steward Services, showcasing the guidance, tools, and training we can provide to help researchers create DMPs, meet funder and institutional policies, and maximize the impact and reusability of their data. Talk Information Goals Pitch the presence of the data stewards and rough topics with examples Show the separation of tasks between Thematic Data Steward (Jeanne Wildbrandt, URBANISE) Departmental Data Steward (Simone Spedicato, FGGA) Discuss inputs and next steps Duration 20 Minutes Target Audience Group and institute leaders Prerequisites None Tools For the presenter: Ability to play video with audio. Upload Content File Description 2026-03-02_DS-Intro-IfGR.key Presentation slides, editables 2026-03-02_DS-Intro-IfGR.pdf Presentation slides in PDF/A format