Spotlight on: Research Planning

What to consider while planning your research project.

*** This webinar series took place in October-November 2024. Recordings and slides can be accessed below. ***


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. The topics have been identified after a series of consultations with Principal Investigators, and include practical advice from budgeting, copyright, data storage, collaborations to research websites, and research computing.

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, PGRs and staff supporting research

Format: 30-minute seminar sessions delivered online, including time for questions.

Key points

What is being covered? Relevant aspects to consider when planning your research project.

What is the format? Online, via MS Teams, from 12:00 to 12:30

Who can book? The sessions are open to all, researchers, PGRs and staff supporting research

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

Schedule & Resources

Spotlight on Copyright

What I need to know about copyright before starting my research project.
Eugen Stoica, Research Publications Repository Officer, Library Research Support

Slides (EASE log-in required) Recording (EASE log-in required)

Spotlight on Data & Computing budgeting 

How to avoid wrong estimations of data and computing costs?
Mike Wallis, Support Team Lead, IT Infrastructure

Slides (EASE log-in required) Recording (EASE log-in required)

Spotlight on Research Websites 

Do I need a website for my project?
Sonia Virdi, Senior Graphic Web Designer, Website and Communications & Alice Austin, Web Archivist, Library

Slides (EASE log-in required) Recording (EASE log-in required)

Spotlight on Research Data

Actions needed for using data as research outputs: A very quick intro to DMPs
Simon Smith, Research Data Support, Research Data Services.

Slides (EASE log-in required) Recording (EASE log-in required)

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