Biological Sciences: Getting started with Research Data Management

This session introduces participants to the concept of research data, all the forms that it can take as well as negotiating the management of different data depending on their type.

Topics such as effective storage, handling sensitive data, and developing best practice approaches to avoid data loss during a project will be covered. The session will also explore how to create a data management plan (DMP) and the support available, as well as providing an overview of useful tools and services both within the University of Cambridge and beyond.

Postgraduates, researchers and other interested professional services staff (e.g. technicians) based in the School of Biological Sciences departments and institutions.

This session will be delivered using Zoom so please ensure you have it installed ahead of the session. A joining link will be sent out as part of the booking confirmation process.

If you will require any help before or during the session, such as accessibility support, please email the Biological Sciences Libraries Team (sbslibraries@lib.cam.ac.uk) for further assistance. Please note that we need at least 72 hours notice if you would like a recording of the session so we can gain adequate permissions from all participants. If you wish to record (or for us to record for you) please contact us at least 72 hours prior to the session to arrange this.

Once per term (Michaelmas and Lent).