Session Synopsis

Effective planning, organisation, and safeguarding of research data are fundamental to high-quality research practice. This session will explore the key topics outlined in the summary below, with the aim of supporting smooth and ethical data management in academic research.

Summary

This interdisciplinary workshop introduces core principles of research data management, including effective planning, organisation, and maintenance of data to support seamless analysis and writing throughout the research lifecycle. It will also address common challenges that may affect data quality, analysis, or research outcomes, and present practical strategies for structuring and safeguarding data—ensuring both data integrity and participant confidentiality—to support ethical research and smooth progression through the stages of data collection, analysis, and writing.

Key Learning Outcomes

1) Understand the core principles of research data management, including effective planning, organisation, and maintenance of data across the research lifecycle. 2) Recognise appropriate strategies to safeguard data privacy and integrity, supporting ethical and secure research practice. 3) Reflect on common obstacles and limitations in managing research data, and consider practical approaches to address, prevent, or mitigate them.