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DCC Roadshow Cambridge
#dcc_cambridge
09-11 November 2011 |
Audience
Researchers, digital repository managers, library staff, information and research organisations, data curators, data centre managers, data scientists, research funding organisations and research networks.
The aim of the day was:
- To describe the emerging trends and challenges associated with research data management and their potential impact on higher education institutions
- To examine case studies at both disciplinary and institutional levels, highlighting different models, approaches and working practice
- To explain the role of the DCC in supporting research data management
- To provide an overview of the portfolio of DCC resources, tools and services.
- To facilitate networking and the exchange of skills and experience.
Presentations
The changing data landscape - Graham Pryor, DCC
Expanding services in a digital world - Elin Stangeland, Cambridge University Library
Polar Data Centre - Nathan Cunningham, Polar Data Centre
Managing, publishing and citing data - David Shotton, University of Oxford
What the DCC can do for you - Andrew McHugh, DCC
Day 2 - Thursday 10 November
Format
A full day event comprising a mixture of presentations, group work exercises and discussion to allow time for networking and collaboration.
Audience
Senior managers, Research PVCs/Directors, Directors of Information Services, University Librarians, Heads of Computing Services, Heads of Research Support Services, digital repository managers, senior staff from library, information services, data librarians.
Objectives - Strategy/Policy implementation
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To describe the emerging trends, disciplinary diversity and challenges associated with research data management and their potential impact on higher education institutions
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To communicate the implications of compliance with research data and funder policy requirements
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To identify issues of risk governance that determine the adoption of effective research data management strategies
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To examine case studies, institutional evidence and resulting lessons learned
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To provide an overview of the resources, tools and services available via the DCC that can inform planning and service delivery
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To identify first steps in developing an institutional strategic plan for research data management support and service delivery
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To facilitate regional networking and the exchange of skills and experience.
Presentations
Facing the data challenge: Institutions, Disciplines, Services and Risks - Kevin Ashley, DCC
Research data management at Leicester - Jonathan Tedds, University of Leicester
Day 3 - Friday 11 November
How to manage research data: tips and tools
The day will run from 10.30am - 3pm.
The morning will be devoted to DC 101 training and will include an introduction to digital curation, the range of activities and roles that should be considered when planning and implementing new projects, and an overview of tools that can assist with curation activities.
In the afternoon, the DSpace@Cambridge team will run a session focussing on practical aspects of working with research data in Cambridge. The session will cover key issues that should be considered at different stages in the project lifecycle and introduce participants to support and services available at Cambridge.
Presentations:
Why should data management matter to me? Joy Davidson, DCC
Data management planning at the DCC - Martin Donnelly, DCC
Accessing support throughout the data lifecycle - Anna Collins, DSpace@Cambridge
Data Sharing, Elin Stangeland, DSpace@Cambridge
Data management planning exercise:
ESDS data management plan overview
Accommodation
Both these hotels are within walking distance of Homerton Confererence Centre
Costs and Registration
Registration was free and delegates could choose to attend one, two or three workshops, according to roles and responsibilities.
Registration is now closed.