Below are some of the resources created by Engineering Data Champions to promote good research data management in the Department.
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: Data visualisations, Visual analytics, Digital twins |
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Research Student, Energy Group |
Areas of expertise: Data visualisation, Data analysis |
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Assistant Librarian (Research) |
Areas of expertise: Data Management Plans; RDM training; Open Access |
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Research Associate, Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) |
Areas of expertise: File sharing systems; Big Data; Repositories; Code sharing |
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Research Associate, Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) |
Areas of expertise: Data analysis, Data visualisations |
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Research Support Librarian |
Areas of expertise: RDM training; Data Management Plans; Open Access |
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Research Student, Machine Learning Group |
Areas of expertise: Version control, High-performance computing, Data analysis, Data modelling, Linux |
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Research Associate, Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) |
Areas of expertise: Intellectual Property (IP) management; Open IP approaches; Technology management; RDM training |
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. For full details, see the competition webpage.
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.
| General data management information | https://www.data.cam.ac.uk/ |
| University of Cambridge data policy | http://www.data.cam.ac.uk/university-policy |
| Data storage, repositories and sharing: | |
| UIS data storage options | https://www.uis.cam.ac.uk/projects/storage-strategy |
| Storage facilities | https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/storage |
| Data repositories | |
| Sharing and Open Access | https://osc.cam.ac.uk/open-access |
| Ethics and legal compliance: | |
| Department of Engineering ethical review guidance: | |
| Departmental consent form template | https://www.researchandfinance.eng.cam.ac.uk/ethics/Consent_form/view |
| Guide to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation |
| Creating Data Management Plans: | |
| DMP Online | https://dmponline.dcc.ac.uk |
| Other useful external links: | |
| UK Data Services | https://www.ukdataservice.ac.uk/ |
| Information Commissioner's Office | https://ico.org.uk/ |