Managing your research data - for researchers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine

Managing your data well is a key responsibility as a researchers and it prevents disasters. You will encounter research data in many forms, ranging from measurements, numbers and images to documents and publications.

Whether you create, receive or collect this information, you will need to look after it properly.

This course will teach you how to store, organise and share your research data well. Doing this correctly from the start could save you a lot of time and hassle when preparing a publication or writing up your thesis.

Please note: This session will be offered, either online or in person, in Michaelmas, Lent and Easter terms.

• PhD students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine
• other Cambridge staff and students welcome

A basic awareness of data management issues will help you take part in the discussions. If you would like a refresher, explore our libguide ahead of the session: https://libguides.cam.ac.uk/research-skills/rdm

Number of sessions: 1

This session will cover:

• where to store data safely and securely
• how to organise data
• how to share data openly when appropriate
• what support is available at Cambridge