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Work package X

Keeping the programme coherent

Coordinate the scientific, administrative and financial work, with quality assurance and responsible science throughout the programme.

Purpose and approach

The project combines archival science, documentation, conservation research and IT. Regular coordination helps decisions in one area support the others, while external advice and researcher feedback keep the work aligned with practical needs.

Tasks & planned deliverables

Month numbers are relative to the proposed project start. They do not indicate confirmed completion dates.

Task X.1 · Months 1–30

Project governance

Organise five follow-up committee meetings and maintain regular exchanges with the project team and researcher focus group. The committee advises on direction, standards and best practices.

Task lead: Wim Fremout

Planned deliverables

  • D.X.1.1
    Minutes of follow-up committee meeting 1Month 6
  • D.X.1.2
    Minutes of follow-up committee meeting 2Month 12
  • D.X.1.3
    Minutes of follow-up committee meeting 3Month 18
  • D.X.1.4
    Minutes of follow-up committee meeting 4Month 24
  • D.X.1.5
    Minutes of follow-up committee meeting 5Month 30

Task X.2 · Months 1–30

Management and quality assurance

Oversee daily administration, finances, reporting to BELSPO, technical progress and risk mitigation.

Task lead: Wim Fremout

Planned deliverables

  • D.X.2.1
    First annual reportMonth 12
  • D.X.2.2
    Second annual reportMonth 24
  • D.X.2.3
    Final reportMonth 30

Task X.3 · Months 1–30

Commitment to responsible science

Embed research ethics, open science, FAIR principles, gender equality, non-discrimination and GDPR requirements in the project’s work.

Task lead: Stephanie Buyle

How this work connects

WP.X supports all scientific and supporting work packages throughout the 30-month programme.