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Module: Research Data Management (RDM)

The training module 'Research Data Management (RDM)' as part of the 'Faculty Research Training Program' includes the following training courses.

The learning objectives of this training module are to understand the benefits of managing research data effectively and to learn best practices to organise, store, archive, check and share your data.

Online training tool: Fundamentals of Research Data Management (RDM)

  • Aim: Learn basic knowledge on the concept of Research Data Management (RDM).
  • Format: Online training tool on UFORA (Course “Fundamentals of Research Data Management (RDM)”)
  • Organiser: Open Science Team of Ghent University
  • Language: English
  • More info here

RDM: the basics

  • Aim: Introducing master thesis students, junior researchers or researchers that are new to data management practices and policies to the basic concepts in Research Data Management (RDM).
  • Format: Blits information session
  • Guest speaker: Laura Standaert, Open Science Team of Ghent University
  • Organiser: Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
  • Language: Dutch (or English on demand)
    • When: 02/12/2025, 12:00-13:00
    • Where: Online via MS Teams
    • More info and sign up
    • Past session: Slides 06/12/2024

    Doctoral Schools course on Research Data Management

    • Aim: Learning PhD researchers to develop knowledge and practical skills in handling and managing the research data they collect.
    • Format: Doctoral Schools Transferable Skills course: combination of lectures and exercises 
    • Guest speaker: Laura Standaert, Open Science Team of Ghent University
    • Organiser: Open Science Team Ghent University
    • Language: English
    • When: 24-25/11/2025, 09:00-13:00
    • Where: Campus Ghent University Hospital, Entrance 42 (building K3), class room 3.2 / class room 3.1
    • More info and sign up
    • Past session: Slides 27-28/02/2025

    Knowledge 2 Connect: Practical Perspectives on RSpace (UGent Electronic Lab Notebook)

    • Aim: Learn about RSpace ELN, its uses, and experiences from research groups, supporting digital documentation of research.
    • Format: Plenary info session / discussion
    • Guest speaker(s): Laura Standaert (Ghent University)
    • Organiser(s): Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
    • Language: English
    • When: 06/03/2026, 12:00–13:30
    • Where: Stille Ruimte KCGG, ground floor building K3 (entrance 42)
    • More info and sign up

    REDCap Walk-in

    • Aim: Get a second opinion on your existing REDCap project.
    • Format: Low-threshold individual meeting
    • Organiser: Health Innovation & Research Institute of Ghent University Hospital (HIRUZ)
    • Language: Dutch / English
    • When: Every Thursday, starting from 13:00
    • Where: Campus Ghent University Hospital, Entrance 40 - Route 402, Meeting room 'Conferentiezaal'
    • More info and sign up: hiruz.dmu@uzgent.be

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