Pleased to announce that MEDIN will run a workshop at the MASTS ASM – Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset – Thurs 7th Nov (1330-1630). This is an open workshop, but particularly aimed at PGRs.
Data management is a critical skill that underpins the integrity, efficiency, and impact of research. It is a foundational aspect of conducting rigorous and reproducible research, making it essential for students and early career researchers to develop competence in this area. MEDIN workshops are designed to enhance attendees’ knowledge and skills in marine data management. Training will cover data management planning and tips for effective data management during a project as well as resources such as the MEDIN Discovery Metadata Standard, the MEDIN Data Guidelines, and controlled vocabularies. The MEDIN Discovery Metadata Standard enables users to generate standardised information about their datasets and upload them to an online portal, facilitating data discovery. The MEDIN portal provides access to over 18,000 existing marine datasets, which can be used to provide context during research projects. Additionally, the MEDIN Data Guidelines offer a structured approach to collecting information about sampled data, ensuring it can be interpreted by others in the future. More information about MEDIN workshops can be found here: https://medin.org.uk/data-standards/medin-workshops
Expected Outcomes/Outputs:
Understand the importance of data management.
Develop skills in data lifecycle management, quality assurance, and metadata creation.
Explore how to publish, share, and reuse data effectively.
Gain practical experience with MEDIN data guidelines and controlled vocabularies.
Learn about data governance and the MEDIN metadata standard.
Recognise how data management can reduce costs, risks, and add value to data.
