Managing and Sharing Research Data (Thurs 19 Jan, 10am)

In an ideal world, all research data would be stored securely, documented clearly and backed-up regularly. Researchers would also make data more openly available to enable others to verify and re-use the results. These practices would encourage scientific rigour and integrity and they would maximise the value and impact of the data.

In fact, these 'ideals' are currently being integrated into all disciplines, from Arts to Engineering, in order to improve the quality of research outputs. Many public funding bodies now require a Data Management and Sharing Plan (or Technical Appendix) to be included in grant applications. But how can researchers balance these requirements with other administrative burdens, the pressure to publish, restrictions on confidential and commerically sensitive data, and concerns about intellectual property?

Come along to the BMS Conference Room on Thursday 19 January for practical guidance on these issues provided by Martin Donnelly from the Digital Curation Centre, University of Edinburgh.

For further information and to register for this free event, please visit the webpage below.

Information related to this message is available at http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ris/other/gov-ethics/grp/education/managingdata-info.

PG Café Forum talk by Alexander Schauer

Come along to the PG Café Forum December event to enjoy our exclusive hot drink and muffin deal for £2.85 courtesy of the Jessop West Cafe and hear what other postgrads are investigating!

Due to the Christmas holidays this event will take place a little earlier than usual on Tuesday 13th December at 6pm in the Jessop West Exhibition centre.
The following speakers hope to leave us with new ideas to think about over the holidays!

Lost urban rivers beneath our feet, and what to do with them - Adam Broadhead
A cross cultural study on factors affecting knowledge sharing - Alexander Schauer
Typing: When consciousness can't keep up - Cigir Kalfaoglu

Don’t forget to reserve your ticket beforehand via our website www.pgcafeforum.co.uk