Research Data Management
Research Data Management
🔬 Data Champions Research Data Management Hub
Welcome to the central hub for Research Data Management (RDM) at reNEW and the Department of Biomedical Sciences. This space combines key resources, practical guidance, and technical support for managing research data across its entire lifecycle. Whether you're a PhD student, technician, postdoc, or group leader, this hub is designed to help you navigate RDM requirements confidently and efficiently.
📁 Research Data Management (RDM)
This section introduces the core principles and practices of research data management. It explains RDM, why it matters, and how it fits into your daily research activities. You will find:
Guidance on writing and updating Data Management Plans (DMPs)
An overview of the research data lifecycle
Requirements from funders, institutions, and publishers
Examples of good RDM practices from biomedical and life science domains
Practical templates and checklists for project planning and documentation
🔐 Data Protection and GDPR
Here, you’ll find resources focused on handling personal, sensitive, or confidential data. This section outlines how to manage such data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and institutional policies. Topics include:
What constitutes personal and sensitive data in research
When and how to obtain informed consent
The difference between anonymization and pseudonymization
How to work with Data Processor Agreements (DPAs)
Secure data storage and access controls
Ethical approval procedures
🎓 eLearning Videos and Tutorials
This section offers on-demand learning materials to help you build your knowledge of research data management and Open Science. It includes:
Short video tutorials on DMP writing, FAIR principles, and metadata
Walkthroughs for using tools like ARGOS, Git, and ERDA
Recorded webinars and training sessions from internal and external experts
Researcher-friendly explanations of legal and ethical considerations in RDM
These materials are ideal for onboarding, self-paced learning, or refresher training.
🌐 FAIR and Open Science Resources
Here you’ll find resources to help you align your research practices with the principles of Open Science and the FAIR framework—ensuring your data is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. This section includes:
Introductions to the FAIR principles
Best practices for data sharing and reuse
Standard licensing options and what they mean for data openness
Guidance on persistent identifiers (DOIs, ORCID, ROR, etc.)
Lists of trusted repositories across domains
🔄 FAIR Workflow Resources
This section supports researchers who are implementing FAIR workflows in practice. It focuses on automating and structuring data management within your lab’s workflow and includes:
Metadata templates tailored for bioimaging, genomics, and other life science domains
Strategies for integrating electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) and imaging databases
Guidance on version control and provenance tracking
Tools for linking datasets to publications and persistent identifiers
Recommendations for embedding standards and ontologies into your data
This is especially useful for high-impact, open, and reproducible research projects.
🧰 IT Support and Infrastructure
This section provides an overview of the technical infrastructure available at reNEW and UCPH to support research data workflows. It outlines:
Available secure storage systems (Personal Drive, Shared Drive, S-Drive, SIF, ERDA)
Computing and analysis platforms (UCloud, Computerome, LUMI, and others)
Collaboration and sharing tools (e.g., OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint)
Data transfer tools for large-scale imaging and omics files
Where and how to request IT support for RDM needs
The goal is to ensure you know what resources are available and how to request assistance.
📘 RDM Guides, Templates, and Checklists
This is the documentation-rich section of the hub. It combines comprehensive guides, templates, and checklists to help you plan, manage, document, and share your data effectively. You will find:
RDM policy summaries and quick-reference guides
DMP templates for major funders
Checklists for data collection, storage, publication, and project exit
Metadata documentation guides specific to imaging and genomics
Sample data organization plans and folder structures
These documents are curated to save time, improve compliance, and support reproducibility.
💬 Contact the Data Champions
Have a question? Need support on a data issue? The reNEW Data Champions are your local, friendly point of contact. This section explains:
Who the Data Champions are and how they can help
How to book a one-on-one consultation
Typical support topics (DMP reviews, repository selection, metadata, data sharing)
How to connect with the wider UCPH and national RDM support network
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