The benefits of more effective research data management in UK Universities : JISC

The scientific process is enhanced by managing and sharing research data. Good research data management practice allows reliable verification of results and permits new and innovative research built on existing information. This is important if the full value of public investment in research is to be realised. Higher education institutions are coming under increasing pressure to manage the research data generated by their researchers that cannot be curated by subject-based data centres - and many are unsure how to proceed given the absence of clear good practice. To address such concerns, JISC’s Managing Research Data programme has, with an investment of nearly £2M, funded eight projects to provide the UK Higher Education sector with examples of good research data management.

JISC Conference 2011
1. Programme

The benefits of more effective research data management in UK Universities

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Session presentation Research Data Management at Leicester Dr Jonathan Tedds, University of Leicester, Senior Research Liaison Manager

Session presentation MaDAM June Finch, Project Manager, University of Manchester

Session presentation The benefits of more effective research data management in UK universities Neil Beagrie, Consultant, Charles Beagrie Ltd.

Session presentation JISC Managing Research Data Programme Simon Hodson, Programme Manager, JISC

Session presentation The benefits of more effective research data management in UK universities Dr Manjula Patel, Research Officer, UKOLN, University of Bath & Neil Beagrie, Consultant, Charles Beagrie Ltd

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Who should attend	PVCs for research, IT Services and Library Directors, PIs and other Researchers, Research Support Officers, Senior Experimental Officers, Senior Computer Officers.
Abstract	The scientific process is enhanced by managing and sharing research data. Good research data management practice allows reliable verification of results and permits new and innovative research built on existing information. This is important if the full value of public investment in research is to be realised. Higher education institutions are coming under increasing pressure to manage the research data generated by their researchers that cannot be curated by subject-based data centres - and many are unsure how to proceed given the absence of clear good practice. To address such concerns, JISC’s Managing Research Data programme has, with an investment of nearly £2M, funded eight projects to provide the UK Higher Education sector with examples of good research data management. These pilots have demonstrated ways in which research data management infrastructure can generate benefits for the HE sector: e.g. savings of time, more efficient research, better allocation of resources to active research, greater opportunities for sharing and reuse. Individually and as a group, these projects have contributed significantly to the case for improving data management practices in UK Universities. Two projects will speak of their experiences and achievements and a summary of the programme cost-benefit analysis will be given. The JISC Managing Research Data Programme has produced reports, requirements analyses, working infrastructures, cost-benefits analyses across a range of institutions – the session will conclude with an opportunity to discuss this material, the examples given and the programme’s findings.
Speakers	Chair Simon Hodson, Programme Manager, JISC Speakers June Finch, Project Manager, University of Manchester Dr Jonathan Tedds, Research Liaison Officer, University of Leicester Dr Manjula Patel, Research Officer, UKOLN, University of Bath Neil Beagrie, Consultant, Charles Beagrie Ltd
Take away	Investment in research data management infrastructure brings benefits for researchers and for Universities. Storage, backup and management systems respond to identified requirements, while offering the benefit of more efficient research practice and information handling. Such infrastructure offers institutions a cost-effective response to the rapidly growing data challenge. As well as these messages, delegates will be provided with: A virtual goody bag containing the numerous reports, requirement analyses, descriptions of infrastructure solutions produced by the programme A brief summary of the objectives and achievements of the programme Two tangible examples of improved research data management infrastructure, including a rich account of the challenges, requirements, achievements and benefits A summary of the cost-benefits analysis and business cases for sustainability produced by the projects An opportunity to discuss the achievements and lessons of the programme and the next steps required to improve research data management in UK Universities