Outputs & outcomes

Research Data Management

Research Data Management (RDM) is the methodical handling of the information produced or re-used during the course of academic research.

It is a policy requirement of many funders and a legal responsibility. The outcomes of good RDM are that the rights of data subjects/owners are protected and that data is archived towards the end of research so that it remains available for validation of results, and potentially for future re-use. 

The Research Data Service is provided by experts across Information Services. We aim to provide the tailored support researchers need throughout the research lifecycle, whether you are creating new datasets or reusing existing data.

Research Data Management Policy

Research Data Service

Research Data Training & Skills

Publishing your research

Publishing your research is a major route to disseminating your research outputs.  The links below provide information, support and training to help you to do this successfully.

Making your research open access

Scholarly Communications Team

CRediT - Contributor Roles Taxonomy

PURE - your research profile

Pure is the University’s Current Research Information System (CRIS). As a researcher with a Pure profile, you are able to add the outputs and outcomes of your research to Pure in the form of research outputs, activities, prizes, press/media and impacts, all of which can be related in Pure to provide a complete representation of your research. These outputs and outcomes can then be publicly displayed on your research profile page on the Edinburgh Research Explorer which is the public display of Pure.

Login in to Pure [Your University Login required].  If you are unable to log in, please contact your local Pure contacts.

Creating and adding information to your Pure profile

Edinburgh Research Explorer

Media Training

Media Training is intended for any staff member, both academic and professional, who intends to engage with the media. Whether explaining your research, or conveying key points on University policy, you need to be succinct and relevant.

Media Training SharePoint

Information Security 

The information security policy & training details how everyone is responsible for protecting University information. It states how we ensure that the confidentiality, integrity and availability is maintained. 

Information Security Policy

Information Security Essentials Training