Digital Research Services: Lunchtime Seminars

Planning Successful Research Projects 

Monday 23rd March 2026 

  • Gain awareness of the range of digital research services available at the university and opportunities to expand your digital and data skills
  • Learn about research planning resources, including the development of Data Management Plans
  • Discover how you can use AI when you develop a funding application
  • Tips and tricks on identifying useful digital and data tools, services and resources

Contributors: Edinburgh Research Office, Research Data Support, Digital Skills, Research Facilitation

 
Efficient Use of Data Storage and Computing 

Thursday 30th April 2026

  • Explore DataStore, the institutional active research data storage facility
  • Discover how you can use AI to perform automated systematic reviews
  • Find out about supercomputing, cloud computing services and version control tools available to you
  • Learn about sustainability in innovation and research practice

Contributors: Research Services, EDINA, Social Responsibility and Sustainability, Research Facilitation

 
Managing Research Data for Better Outcomes 

Thursday 14th May 2026

  • Understand the Research Data Management core concepts to ensure that your project adheres to FAIR principles and complies with institutional and funders’ requirements, including data sharing and long-term preservation of data.
  • Acquire knowledge about enhancing your research profile presence through platforms like Pure and Edinburgh Research Explorer.

Contributors: Research Data Support, Research Information Systems, Research Facilitation