In this guest blog post, Dr Eleni Kotoula from the Research Facilitation team highlights skill development opportunities available to research staff and students and research support staff related to digital, data, and computational research services, resources, and tools. From introductory webinars on digital research and effective research planning, to sessions focused on research computing and opportunities to expand your network and broaden your research horizons.
First steps in data and computational research
Start your journey in digital research with a quick 30-minute webinar, taking place throughout Semester 1. This session outlines the key phases of the research lifecycle, along with the associated services, tools, and resources available to help you get started. Get the fundamentals right with the “Introduction to Digital Research Services” webinar and discover where to find further guidance, training, and advice.
Best research planning practices
Join the “Spotlight on: Research Planning” webinar series from October 30th to November 20th, focusing on best practices in digital, data, and computational research. This series offers advice on research websites, managing copyright issues, and guidance on research data management and common pitfalls in computing. Each 30-minute webinar covers a different topic, featuring a short presentation followed by a mini-Q&A session. Proper research planning, effective use of available resources, and adherence to best practices can help you avoid potential problems in the future. Register for the research planning spotlight series here.
Inspiring Research Computing excellence
Learn everything you need to know about High-Performance Computing (HPC) at the University of Edinburgh through our new “HPC In Focus” event series. These online, in-person, and hands-on sessions provide opportunities to understand the research computing landscape, hear from experts presenting their projects, join relevant communities, and learn how to use supercomputers effectively. Explore the event schedule and sign up here.
Staff & PGRs interdisciplinary collaborations
Curious if the Digital Research Ambassadors Internship Scheme is right for you? Join us on October 2nd at the Nucleus in King’s Buildings to celebrate the achievements of our hosts and interns! Explore interdisciplinary collaborations through a poster exhibition, meet your peers at a networking reception, and take advantage of the opportunity to speak directly with the Digital Research Services team and the 2024 interns to get all your questions answered. Find more details here.
Save the Date: Digital Research Conference 2025
The inaugural Digital Research Conference at the University of Edinburgh will be held on January 29th, 2025, at the John McIntyre Conference Centre. This conference aims to bring together researchers and professional staff supporting digital, data-intensive, and computational research. It will promote best practices, inspire collaborations, and stimulate discussion across schools, colleges, and professional services on a broad range of digital research-related topics.
Learn more about the conference here.
Stay in Touch
To stay updated on upcoming events, training and opportunities relevant to data and computational research subscribe to the digital research mailing list. For further queries, contact digitalreseacrhservices@ed.ac.uk or schedule an online meeting with a research facilitator.
