Overview

Is your data ready for reuse and sharing? If not, the Library is currently offering a hands-on workshop to introduce researchers and academics to effective research data management practices.  

This workshop will guide participants through the principles of preparing data for deposition in drUM (Data Repository for the University of Malta) following FAIR principles - ensuring data is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.

In just 1-hour, participants will explore key aspects of RDM, including:

• Why RDM matters: Drivers, real-world cases, benefits to researchers.
  Data Storage and Security.
• Tools for data anonymization and encryption.
• Best practices for organising and documenting research data.
• Research data life cycle: Managing your data from planning to reusing.

By the end of the workshop, you can apply this knowledge to organising, documenting, and preparing your research data for long-term preservation and sharing.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will

• recognise the importance of Research Data Management (RDM) through real word examples (e.g., cases of data misuse and successful RDM practices).
• understand and apply FAIR data principles.
• evaluate and select appropriate storage solutions for their research data, considering security, accessibility, and sustainability.
• utilise tools for effective data organisation, anonymisation, and encryption.
• identify best practices for managing research data throughout the life cycle.

Note:

• It is recommended that participants attend the drUM Data Repository workshop before attending this workshop.