CoreTrustSeal Trustworthy Data Repositories: Working Towards Certifying Your Figshare Repository (Workshop handout)

Handout to support a workshop held at the Figshare South Africa User Group Conference 2025 at Stellenbosch University. (31 July 2025). This Figshare item contains both a fillable PDF version of the handout and a word document version. The handout is supporting the workshop: Workshop B: CoreTrustSeal Trustworthy Data Repositories: Working Towards Certifying Your Figshare Repository (Location: Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Studies)Are you currently working towards getting your data repository certified? Are you planning to apply, or reapply, for CoreTrustSeal accreditation and could do with some expert guidance and tips to succeed to get you started or bring you back into focus?The workshop will be run by colleagues from three institutions who have successfully negotiated the accreditation submission process and gained CoreTrustSeal accreditation, together with Figshare staff. During the first half, you will listen to their experiences, get tips and the do’s and don'ts to submit a successful application and will have the opportunity to ask questions. The second half will be a hands-on workshop; in small groups you will start compiling your resources and action plan, under the expert guidance of the workshop facilitators.By the end of the workshop, you will have an action plan and a comprehensive list of the resources you’ll need to complete your application for you to take back to your institution, and would have developed a clear understanding of the best practices and effort required to submit an institutional application for CoreTrustSeal accreditation.