Workshops

Managing your research data can be complex, but a little planning at the start of your project can save you time, raise your research profile and help you work more effectively.

This workshop aims to provide you with confidence in data and information management, and introduce you to tools, resources and expert support available to you at Manchester.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Understand the key principles of Research Data Management (RDM) and why they matter.
• Organise research data using effective folder structures and file-naming conventions.
• Recognise the importance of documentation and metadata in making research data understandable and reusable.
• Identify appropriate ways to manage confidential and personal research data.
• Choose suitable storage, backup and sharing options.
• Access expert RDM support and guidance at Manchester.

Intended audience

Postgraduate researchers, early career researchers, and anyone new to research data management at the University of Manchester.

How to book on

This event will take place online via Teams. Booking onto the event is essential to receive the link to join.

Further support

Talk to us online via the 24-hour Library Chat service. Alternatively, you can email us for advice or to book one-to-one appointments at uml.teachingandlearning@manchester.ac.uk.

Find out more about the workshops and online resources offered by My Research Essentials on the library webpage. Online resources related to this workshop include:

• Research data management
• Research data explained

Sharing research data can increase the visibility, impact and credibility of your research, while supporting collaboration, reproducibility and compliance with funder requirements.

This workshop aims to provide you with the confidence to share your data. You will explore the principles of FAIR data, learn how to prepare data for sharing, and discover how to use the University of Manchester's Figshare repository to make your research outputs more discoverable and reusable.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Explain the benefits of sharing research data and the role it plays in Open Research.
• Understand the FAIR principles and how they support effective data sharing and reuse.
• Use the University of Manchester's Figshare repository to publish and describe research outputs.
• Apply metadata and other techniques to improve the discoverability of research data.
• Recognise how sharing data can increase the visibility and impact of research.

Intended audience

All researchers who are collecting research data and are interested in the management and sharing of their research data at the end of their projects.

How to book on

This event will take place online via Teams. Booking onto the event is essential to receive the link to join.

Further support

Can't make this session? Talk to us online via Library Chat now, or send us an email: uml.teachingandlearning@manchester.ac.uk.

Find out more about the workshops and online resources offered by My Research Essentials on the library webpage. Online resources related to this workshop include:

Research data management

Research data explained

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A Data Management Plan (DMP) is a vital part of good research practice and is mandatory for all research studies at the University of Manchester, whether funded or not.

This interactive session begins with an overview of a DMP, including why they matter and how to approach key sections of the plan. You'll then have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss challenges, and receive guidance from an expert Research Data Management Librarian.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and benefits of a DMP.
• Recognise the key sections commonly included in a DMP.
• Navigate the University's DMPonline system and available guidance.
• Identify sources of support for developing and reviewing your DMP.
• Apply DMP principles to your own research project through discussion and Q&A.

Intended audience

Postgraduate researchers, early career researchers, and anyone new to research data management at the University of Manchester.

How to book on

This event will take place online via Teams. Booking onto the event is essential to receive the link to join.

Further support

Talk to us online via the 24-hour Library Chat service. Alternatively, you can email us for advice or to book one-to-one appointments at uml.teachingandlearning@manchester.ac.uk.

Find out more about the workshops and online resources offered by My Research Essentials on the library webpage. Online resources related to this workshop include:

• Research data management
• Research data explained