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@@ -27,3 +27,7 @@ Announcements will be posted on the [KWARC mathematical data mailing list](http:
 - *Location*: online at Zoom ID: 995-5145-1656
 - *Speaker*: Katja Berčič (FAU)
 
+**Abstract.** I will present some of the topics that are relevant for data in 
+mathematics: the state of the art, technical and theoretical issues that arise,
+as well as broader trends in scientific research data. 
+