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.
