A National Research Data Service for the UK? An International Conference on the UK Research Data Service (UKRDS) Feasibility Study
The Royal Society, London Thursday, 26 February 2009 Booking for this international conference of senior policymakers, funders, scientists, IT managers, librarians and data service providers has now opened: http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/events/ukrds-2009/ Attendance at the conference is free. Places are limited, so early booking is advised. The UKRDS feasibility study was commissioned to explore a range of models for the provision of a national infrastructure for digital research data management. It has brought together key UK stakeholders, including the Research Councils, JISC, HEFCE, British Library, Research Information Network, Wellcome Trust, researchers, and university IT and library managers, and it builds on the work of the UK's Office of Science and Innovation e-infrastructure group. It also takes into account international developments in this area. The UKRDS report is due to be released soon and makes important recommendations for investment in this key part of the UK national e-infrastructure. The study has been funded by HEFCE as part of its Shared Services programme, with additional support from JISC, Research Libraries UK (RLUK) and the Russell Group IT Directors (RUGIT). It has been led by the London School of Economics, with Serco plc as consultants. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses, which could damage your computer system: you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation.