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Commissioning data handling modules for MANTRA TAGS: We are seeking to commission new software-specific data handling modules in the Research Data MANTRA training resource (https://mantra.ed.ac.uk/), as the ones there have become outdated (https://mantra.ed.ac.uk/softwarepracticals.html). The online modules have …Continue reading →

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Lunchtime Seminar Series – digestible bites of knowledge on data and computing tools at the University of Edinburgh TAGS: For 2023/2024, Digital Research Services have organised a new iteration of the Lunchtime Seminar Series. These one-hour hybrid seminars will examine different slices of the research lifecycle and introduce you …Continue reading →

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Digital Research Services: How we can support your research TAGS: [This is a guest blog post by our new DRS Facilitator Sarah Janac. The Research Data Service is one of a number of digital research services at the University of …Continue reading →

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Open Research Support at Russell Group Universities As part of my work as Research Data Steward, I was asked by our Open Research Co-ordinator to investigate the open research support available at Russell Group universities and how …Continue reading →

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Data Mindfulness – learning the basics of good research data management TAGS: When planning a research project, whether this involves carrying out interviews for a first dissertation project or analysing secondary data for a PhD, it is important to ensure that you …Continue reading →

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University of Edinburgh’s new Research Data Management Policy TAGS: | Following a year-long consultation with research committees and other stakeholders, a new RDM Policy (www.ed.ac.uk/is/research-data-policy) has replaced the landmark 2011 policy, authored by former Digital Curation Centre Director, Chris Rusbridge, …Continue reading →

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