Managing Research Data

Instructor: Ryan Cronin, University of Cambridge, UK

Schedule: Friday 11th December 09:00-10:30

Summary 

There is an increased emphasis on managing and sharing data produced in research. Many research funders require that research data are openly available with as few restrictions as possible.

Research data management is a complex issue but, done correctly from the start, it could save you a lot of time and hassle at the end of the project when preparing your data for a publication or writing up your thesis. Research data take many forms, ranging from measurements, numbers and images to documents and publications.

This programme topic is designed to help participants get started managing their data. Participants will be sent guidance material in advance of the school dates, which they will expected to use to create and submit their own Data Management Plan. This time slot in the programme will serve as a workshop session during which students will receive feedback on their submissions – discussing what else they could have done, specific research data management issues they may face, as well as additional tips and support on the topic.