Below are some of the resources created by Engineering Data Champions to promote good research data management in the Department.
| General data management information |
| University of Cambridge data policy |
| Data storage, repositories and sharing: |
| UIS data storage options |
| Storage facilities |
| Data repository |
| Sharing and Open Access |
| Ethics and legal compliance: |
| Department of Engineering ethical review guidance: |
| Departmental consent form template |
| Guide to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) |
| Creating Data Management Plans: |
| DMP Online |
| Other useful external links: |
| UK Data Services |
| Information Commissioner's Office |
Engineering Data ChampionsData Champions are local experts on research data management and sharing who can provide assistance and support within their departments. The Data Champions can answer discipline-specific questions and are happy to speak at meetings, deliver training and provide information about research data.
The Engineering Data Champions are:
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Research Associate, Centre for Digital Built Britain |
Areas of expertise: Big data, Data analysis, Data Management Plans, Coding, Python, R language, SQL, Git, Matlab, Java, C/C++/C# language, Data visualisation, Data mining, Machine learning, Data collection, Database design, Data architecture, Experimental design, Research data ethics, Data protection and research, Data storage, Data sharing, Data archiving, Writing/publishing data papers, Surveys, Textual data, Digitisation, Workshop delivery, Social medial and digital communications, Illustration, Website development |
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Research Student, Energy Group |
Areas of expertise: Data analysis, Data visualisation, Python, R language, Statistical analysis, Data collection, Database design, Data architecture, Surveys, Workshop delivery, Social media and digital communications |
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| Deryck Chan | PhD student and Teaching Assistant, Future Infrastructure and Built Environment | Areas of expertise: Licensing, Copyright, Matlab, C/C++/C# language, Statistical analysis, Experimental design, Open data, Open knowledge (Wikipedia/Wikidata) |
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Assistant Librarian (Research) |
Areas of expertise: Data Management Plans, Licensing, Copyright, Research data ethics, Data protection and research, Data policies, Data storage, Institutional repositories, Data sharing, Open data, Surveys, Workshop delivery, Social media and digital communications, Video editing, Illustration, Website development |
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Research Associate, Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) |
Areas of expertise: File sharing systems, Big data, Repositories (general), Code sharing, Coding, Python, R language, SQL, Git, Java, Data visualisation, Machine learning, Statistical analysis |
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Research Associate, Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) |
Areas of expertise: Data analysis, Data Management Plans, Data visualisation, Data collection, Surveys |
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Research Support Librarian |
Areas of expertise: Data management, RDM training, Data Management Plans, Open Access, Open data, Research data ethics, Data protection and research, Institutional repositories, Workshop delivery, Social media and digital communications |
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Research Student, Machine Learning Group |
Areas of expertise: File sharing systems, Repositories (general), Data analysis, Coding, Python, SQL, Git, Java, Data visualisation, Big data, Data mining, Machine learning, Statistical analysis, Version control |
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Research Associate, Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) |
Areas of expertise: Licensing, Copyright, Data analysis, RDM training, Data Management Plans, Intellectual Property (IP), Statistical analysis, Data collection, Database design, Data protection and research, Data sharing, Open data, Illustration |
The Engineering Data Champions are working together on various projects, including compiling information and resources on data management available around the University, and raising awareness of data management by offering training and organising events, workshops and competitions.
Currently we are running the Research Data Management in Engineering Creative Image Competition, which is open for entries until October - the winning entry will receive a £70 book voucher, with a £40 voucher for the runner up.
We would really like to find out if there are any gaps in knowledge in the Department regarding any aspect of data management which we can help with in any way. Please let us know by emailing data-champions@eng.cam.ac.uk, or contacting one of the Data Champions above directly.
For information about the Data Champions programme across the University, or to become a Data Champion yourself, please see the Data Champions website.
How to apply to become a Data Champion
Complete this online form by 22 February 2021 to apply become a Data Champion. Alternatively, visit the Data Champions webpage and you will find further information and a link to the online form under ‘Next steps to becoming a Data Champion’. The form consists of several short questions and we will be in contact shortly after the closing date of 22 February 2021. If you have any questions, please email us at info@data.cam.ac.uk .
Research Data Management in Engineering: Creative Image CompetitionThe Engineering Data Champions are happy to announce the first Research Data Management in Engineering Creative Image Competition!
Your chance to win a £70 book voucher!
To enter, you will need to depict an aspect of your experiences with managing your research data. Your entry may represent a data management challenge you have overcome, a useful tool or technique that has helped you organise, store or share your data, an interesting story about your experiences of research data management, a creative visualisation of research data policies and requirements, or any similar theme.
Entries can take the form of photographs, artworks, cartoons, infographics, or any other visual representation.
Taking part may help you think about how you manage your research data from a new angle, and join in a wider conversation around the Engineering Department about research data management.
Entries will be voted on by members of the Department, and the winning entry will receive a prize of a £70 book voucher, with a £40 voucher for the runner-up!
Please note the deadline for entries has been extended indefinitely due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Please send your submissions to data-champions@eng.cam.ac.uk.
The Engineering Data Champions Creative Image Competition is open to all members of the Engineering Department, including students, researchers and staff.
Please note that accepted entries will be displayed on the Engineering Data Champions webpages and may also be used for publicity purposes on Department of Engineering and other University of Cambridge websites, social media and printed materials.
