New data management requirements are putting many early career researchers in a bind, as the necessary skills are often not taught in PhD programmes. To fill that gap, the UK Data Archive is offering an in-depth two-day course where researchers can develop their knowledge and professional skills in handling and managing the research data they produce.
The hands-on workshop is set for 26-27 April 2012 at the UK Data Archive, located at the University of Essex in Colchester. The course will focus on all kinds of social science data - quantitative and qualitative - across the following seven areas:
the benefits of good data management
data management planning
documenting and contextualising your data formatting your data storing your data, including data security, data transfer, encryption and file sharing ethics and consent data copyright
This course is offered as part of the ESRC Advanced Training Network. These training courses offer social science postgraduates the opportunity to access high quality advanced training both within and outside of their home institution, whether in their own discipline, a particular research method, or in a different area of research in order to develop new skills and knowledge.
The course fee is #60 for UK-registered students; #120 for staff from UK academic institutions/research centres), ESRC funded researchers and UK registered charitable organisations; and #440 for all other participants. The course fee includes course materials, lunch and morning and afternoon refreshments. The fee is non-refundable unless notice of cancellation is received within five working days of the event.
For further details and booking form: http://www.esds.ac.uk/news/eventdetail.asp?id=3116
