******apologies for cross-postings******* Dear AoIR colleagues, I am very pleased to announce the launch of two new reports, 'Data Frictions: Inclusion and Data Skills for Arts, Humanities, and Culture' and 'Transforming the Gap: Inclusive Digital Arts and Humanities Research Skills (DAReS)'. You are warmly invited to the in person or online launch will include presentations from the DAReS team and partners, followed by a roundtable on 'Inclusive Data Futures'. For those attending in person, the event will be followed by light bites and informal networking, where we can hopefully exchange ideas and plant seeds for future collaborations. *Key information:* Date: May 14, 2026 Times: 14:00-15:20 - Public Launch of “Data Frictions” and "Transforming the Gap" reports 15:40-17:00 - Roundtable discussion on “Inclusive Data Futures" with Lexi Webster, Phoenix Perry, Nessa Keddo and Eamonn Bell 17:00-18:00 - Networking Location: University of the Arts London, 272 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EY *or *online Room: HH203-202 *Free but registration is required: * *https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-frictions-inclusion-and-data-skills-for-... <https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-frictions-inclusion-and-data-skills-for-arts-humanities-and-culture-tickets-1986522597565> Please share with any interested colleagues. We hope to see you there! -- 'You are marvellous. The Gods wait to delight in you.' ('The Laughing Heart' by Charles Bukowski).