Spotlight on: Research Planning

What to consider while planning your research project.

This webinar series is designed to broaden your understanding of a list of topics relevant to digital, data and computational research, with an emphasis on key considerations during planning and designing a research project:

  • Data and Computing Costs
  • Research Data Management
  • DMPOnline
  • Project Management
  • Copyright & Licensing
  • Open Science Framework

By the end of the webinar, you will have identified useful information, allowing you to be better prepared for planning and designing your next research project.

This session is open to all, researchers, postgraduates and staff supporting research.

Key points

What is being covered? Key considerations when planning your research project

What is the format? Online, via MS Teams, from 12:00 to 12:30, including presentation and Q&A

Who can book? Open to all, researchers, postgraduates and staff supporting research

Who are the speakers? The speakers are members of Professional Services at The University of Edinburgh.

Schedule & Booking Links

Spotlight on Data and Computing Costs  

  • How to avoid wrong estimations of data and computing costs?
  • Mike Wallis, Support Team Lead, IT Infrastructure
  • 21 October 2025, 12:00-12:30 
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Spotlight on Data Management  

  • How can research data management support your research?
  • Simon Smith, Research Data Support Officer, Library Research Support
  • 28 October 2025, 12:00-12:30
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Spotlight on DMPOnline

  • How does DMPonline work, and how you can use it effectively?
  • Diana Sisu, DMPonline Customer Development Manager
  • Andrea Davanzo, DMPOnline Service Manager
  • 4 November 2025, 12:00-12:30
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Spotlight on Project Management 

  • What is project management, and how does the project management lifecycle work?
  • Muriel Mewissen, Senior PMO Analyst
  • 11 November 2025, 12:00-12:30
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Spotlight on Copyright & Licensing 

  • What you need to know know about copyright and data licensing? 
  • Eugen Stoica, Copyright & Licensing Officer, Library Research Support
  • 18 November 2025, 12:00-12:30
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Spotlight on Open Science Framework 

  • What can Open Science Framework do for your research project? 
  • Gretchen Gueguen, Member Experience Manager
  • 25 November 2025, 12:00-12:30 
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