Mrs Jude Channon1, Dr David Medyckyj-Scott2, Miss Yvette Wharton3, Katie Hannan4, Dr Nathan Robinson1
1Federation University, Ballarat, 2Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research NZ, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 3The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, 4CSIRO; Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation , Canbera, Australia
Biography:
Jude has a background in healthcare management crossing over to data management in 2017. Jude completed a Masters in Education at RMIT University in 1999 and is undertaking a PhD in operationalising data management in research institutions. Jude is currently based at the Centre for e-Research and Digital Innovation (CeRDI) at Federation University and worked on Online Farm Trials and Enabling Soils data. Jude also serves as a consultant for Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research NZ where she consults on RDM assessment and RDM strategy development. Jude is currently seconded as a Project Manager with ARDC, with the People RDC.
David Medyckyj-Scott is currently the Head of Data Management at the Manaaki Whenua CRI in New Zealand. His background is broad covering GIS, psychology, computer science as well a data management. Prior to his current position he held several pivotal roles including Geospatial and Research Data Manager at a national datacentre (University of Ediburgh); he led the design, implementation and operation of nationally significant geospatial and environmental data services in both the UK and New Zealand, and was Technical Director at the NZ National Land Resource Centre. He has promoted and been involved in the development of open data standards.
Yvette Wharton is the eResearch Solutions Lead at the Centre for eResearch, currently seconded to the Research Data Management Programme as Technical Lead. She has experience in University research, teaching and IT environments and is passionate about using her broad knowledge to facilitate researchers to achieve their aspirations.
Nathan completed his PhD at Federation University in 2016 with his research focused on digital soil mapping, for which he was awarded the CG Stephens Medal by Soil Science Australia for best thesis. Nathan has served in advisory roles to Soil Science Australia (Smart Soils CoP), Catchment Management Authorities, as an active member of the Geomorphology Reference Group of Victoria, the NCST Advisory Group on Digital Soil Assessment, and serves on the Victorian Committee of Soil Science Australia. Nathan combines his academic research with practice in managing Linwood Grange Enterprises, a family partnership livestock and grain production system.
Katie Hannan is a Research Data Specialist at CSIRO in Adelaide, working with Data Management Systems. She is passionate about storytelling, linking people with information and helping to facilitate learning experiences. Her research interests are in the areas of human computer interaction, digital legacy, and information society. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5689-4133
Abstract:
As the research landscape continues to evolve, the need for a cultural shift toward better data management and stewardship is becoming increasingly critical. This challenge is familiar to all of us working in the research data management (RDM) space, and addressing it requires collective effort.
The “Shifting the Dial: Driving Culture Change in Research Data Management” BOF aims to stocktake the cultural challenges that hinder effective RDM within institutions and to explore and share strategies for overcoming these barriers.
Intended Audience
- Data managers striving for a broader, more effective RDM culture
- IT professionals and administrators seeking to optimise RDM processes and systems
- Library services staff dedicated to enhancing support for RDM initiatives
- Policy makers and stakeholders pursuing improved RDM practices and outcomes
This session offers participants an opportunity to engage in discussions on key themes such as incentivising good practices, training and capacity building, reducing the barriers, policies, selling the benefits in the context of the researcher’s world view, and community building. Some of these require engagement and change across the whole research ecosystem – researchers, journal publishers, funders, research institutions and consumers of the research.
The session will begin with a series of lightning talks, where we invite participants to share strategies they have implemented to shift the culture within their institutions, research programmes, or projects. These talks will provide insights into both successful and failed cultural change initiatives, offering valuable lessons and practical solutions. If you are interested in speaking, please contact the BOF organisers.
Following the lightning talks, the session will move into an interactive brainstorming segment, where participants will collaborate to capture existing initiatives and generate new ideas for transforming the RDM culture. This segment will also serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, allowing participants to share resources and expertise, ensuring that everyone leaves with actionable ideas and valuable connections to support ongoing efforts.
Time permitting, we will end the BOF with an open forum for questions and suggestions for any follow up activities.