Research Data Management at Western
Broadly defined, research data management refers to the activities carried out by researchers as they collect, organize, process, and preserve data collected as a part of the process of conducting research. It covers activities such as making plans before starting data collection, organizing, documenting and backing up data during a research project, and preserving, archiving and sharing data after the research project is completed. Good research data management means collecting, documenting, backing up and preserving data in a way that facilitates reproducible research, data security, and long-term usability of data.
News and Updates
OWL Migration and Research Data
Western's LMS OWL is migrating to a new platform, Brightspace. Research sites including ones currently hosting research data will not be migrating. Western Libraries provides access to several options for hosting research data including ones for securely archiving sensitive data. Reach out to rdm@uwo.ca for assistance.
Institutional Strategy Posted
View Western's Institutional Strategy on Research Data Management.
Need help? Contact rdm@uwo.ca