Supporting researchers in storing their sensitive research data is daily business for data support professionals at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. However, the same type of data collected by BA and MA students lacks the same level of streamlined support, due to the dedicated storage locations and support from data stewards being limited to researchers. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is not unique in this issue: the storing of sensitive data collected or used by students is a pressing matter among all Dutch universities.

Call for use cases: What are your experiences with storing sensitive data collected by students?

This Data Conversations we want to address your experiences regarding student collected sensitive data. Did you run into structural, judicial or financial walls? Did you figure out a way to ensure secure storage for your students or did students themselves rise up to the challenge? We are interested in every roadblock, goat path, frustration and eureka-moment in working with interview videos, surveys, company secrets, genetic information and other forms of sensitive data collected by students.

During the Data Conversations we’ll discuss these issues in plenary setting with peers, data support professionals and policy makers and try to address the roadblocks and possible solutions. All use cases will be integrated into a project proposal to address this lack of dedicated storage. Even if you’re not able to attend the data conversations, your feedback will be taken into account moving forward on this project.

And as always, lunch will be included.

Please send your use cases beforehand to t.m.hofstra@vu.nl.

 

What to expect?

Data Conversations will feature short talks from researchers or colleagues who support research. There will be a joint Q&A after the talks. Don't miss the free lunch at the beginning of the event! Those who are willing to stay longer than an hour are welcome to continue discussion and networking after the presentations. Use the registration form at the bottom to indicate your dietary restrictions.

Who should attend?

Data Conversations brings together researchers, research support staff and data management and data science experts from all subject areas. Early career researchers, as well as experienced academics, are welcome to attend.

About Data Conversations

Data Conversations started at the University of Lancaster in the UK. The Lancaster Data Conversations aim to bring data practitioners together to talk about how researchers create, collect, use and share data. The Data Conversations at the VU Amsterdam share the same aim and are intended to provide a forum for researchers from different subjects and disciplines to exchange practices and ideas around open data, FAIR data, research data management and related open science topics.

Call for Talks

You can attend and benefit from your colleagues' experiences or come and present your own experiences. We welcome short talks on topics related to Open Science and Reproducible Research from early career researchers as well as from more experienced academics and research support staff. This is an informal and inclusive event, so whether you are a seasoned presenter or a first-timer, your contribution will be welcome.

If you have ideas or feedback on Data Conversations, please reach out by email.