Research Data in the Physical Sciences: A Forum for Librarians and Research Support Professionals
5-6 March, Edinburgh (UK)
The Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure (PSDI) and the Digital Curation Centre (DCC) are hosting an in-person forum for data librarians and research support professionals in the physical sciences from the UK and EU.
Over two days, attendees will participate in discussions, networking, and knowledge exchange focused on research data management challenges and opportunities. The event features keynote presentations, poster sessions, and interactive discussions aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation. Additionally, it will highlight PSDI’s work and gather community input for future priorities.
Join the CCDC talk on Trustworthy Research Data: Lowering Barriers to Publication and Reuse, by Cian Dingle and Ian Bruno.
- This presentation will explore the TRUST Principles and the CoreTrustSeal guidelines in the context of the Cambridge Structural Database, a long-established repository of crystal structure data. It will highlight how data standards, robust infrastructure, expert curation, and community engagement enable the lowering of barriers to the sustainable publication and reuse of trustworthy research data in the physical sciences.
Who Should Attend?
- Academic data librarians and research support professionals.
- Industry research support professionals.
- Academic researchers with a strong interest in research data.
Why Attend?
- Connect with peers across academia and industry.
- Exchange knowledge on best practices, tools, and strategies.
- Contribute your experience and work through posters/talks
- Discover PSDI’s work and influence its future priorities.
- Gain insights into the evolving role of research support in the physical sciences.
This event will be free to attend, but spaces are limited. Applications to attend are still open!