This introductory workshop is open to all researchers and academics from any discipline. The focus of the examples presented at this session will relate to quantitative data.

Workshop detail

Research Councils and funding bodies are increasingly requiring evidence of adequate and appropriate provisions for data management and curation in new grant funding applications. This two-hour workshop provides an introduction to research data management and curation, the range of activities and roles that should be considered when planning and implementing new projects, and an overview of tools that can assist with curation activities.

This workshop will look at general issues of data management but focuses on challenges surrounding the management of quantitative data.

Learning Outcomes

• After attending the workshop participants will be able to:

• Understand funders' requirements for data management and sharing

• Know what a data management plan is and how to go about completing one

• Be aware of what data storage and sharing options are available at the University

• Understand how to archive & share your data