From Fragmentation to Connections (Interoperability and Linked Data for Interdisciplinary Research)

Interdisciplinary research increasingly depends on the ability to connect data, methods, and expertise across domains. However, this is often hindered by fragmentation in data structures, standards, and infrastructures. This contribution introduces two emerging national initiatives in the Netherlands—the Dutch Interoperability Network (DIN) and the LCRDM Task Group on Linked Open Data for Research—that aim to address these challenges.The session will briefly outline how interoperability and Linked Data function as enabling mechanisms for interdisciplinary research, supporting data integration, reuse, and semantic alignment across disciplines. It will also reflect on current developments, community-building efforts, and practical approaches explored within these initiatives.The second half of the session will be interactive, inviting participants to share experiences, challenges, and needs related to interdisciplinary data practices.