Principles of Research Data Management Workshop

Behind every great research project, there is great data management. Research data management (RDM) is about how data is created, collected, analysed, preserved, and shared. It is crucial to effectively manage data as it is a key part of ensuring the credibility and reproducibility of your research.

The Digital Curation Centre (DCC) is hosting a workshop on the Principles of Research Data Management in Edinburgh on Thursday 30 May 2024. This interactive workshop will introduce participants to the basic principles of RDM and discuss why it is ever important to manage data well. The DCC team will highlight the key concepts and best practices associated with good data management, including licensing, data sharing, preparing files and documentation for deposit into a repository, and securing your research data safely.

This workshop:

• Takes a step-by-step look at the data curation lifecycle.
• Introduces useful resources to help participants apply RDM concepts in their own projects.
• Provides opportunities to discuss RDM with colleagues from a range of backgrounds.

Learning outcomes:

At the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Recognise the importance of good research data management practices.
• Be able to apply RDM skills to your own research practices.
• Use support tools and resources given in the workshop to organise and document data efficiently.
• Understand the benefits of data sharing and licensing.
• Know where to look for additional sources to help with management data during a research project.

Who should attend

This is a general introductory course, which will be of interest to researchers, research students and research support professionals, including librarians and administrators.

Host or Publisher Digital Curation Centre (DCC)