Research Outputs Discussion Group

You may be interested in the more generic research outcomes discussion notes on our IRIOS2 blog: http://irios2.wordpress.com/2011/11/23/research-output-discussion-group/

 

Universities and Colleges Information Systems Association Conference

A post regarding research outcomes at:

http://irios2.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/universities-and-colleges-information-systems-association/

And  cloud storage:

http://cerif4datasets.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/universities-and-colleges-information-systems-association/

 

 

 

 

How they do this in the U.S.

A very nice article here that sums up a similar process to RCUK Outcomes collection across the pond.

 

http://fundermental.blogspot.com/2011/10/automatic-for-people.html

RCUK Research Outcomes System Testing

Hi,

I have done a bit more testing in the current window provided to the group of HEI testers.

Not a lot more to report since my blog post on 14th September

http://researchoutcomes.wordpress.com/2011/09/14/rcuk-outcomes-system-comments/

but here is my updated list of issues:

RCUK Research Outcomes System – Tester Comments

If you would like to discuss any point feel free to comment using the button below or email me at valerie.mccutcheon@glasgow.ac.uk

 

Data Management Advice

Listened in to a webinar with a lot of good links and advice regarding managing datasets.

See the entry on the blog http://cerif4datasets.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/research-data-management-webinar/

 

CERIF for Datasets (C4D) Project

Just started a new project with colleagues from other HEI’s and Research Council’s.  This one is looking at datasets specifically and how we might meet funder requirements in making these public.

See the blog at:

http://cerif4datasets.wordpress.com/

Research Outcomes – Mapping For Data Re-Use

Hi All,

Attached is a document containing a high level mapping that is my work in progress for output and impact management.

The document ‘is’ the RCUK template but on the groups tab I have added some columns and started to map to other requirements such as Research Excellence Framework and Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey.

I will also be searching for ‘standard’ or potential suitable CERIF code for each sub-level 2 entity.  We have been working on standard code for people, projects, publications and organisations in our recent collaborative JISC projects and are now working towards CERIF compatible metadata for other entities.  We will be doing a search e.g. via review of OPENAIRE resources.

I’d welcome any comment if anyone knows of any existing standards for any of the entities or otherwise wishes to discuss or share ideas.

OUTPUTS AND IMPACT MAPPING 310811

Please do comment using the comment button below or email me on valerie.mccutcheon@glasgow.ac.uk

 

Efficiency of RCUK Outcomes System

I am attending the PURE UK User Group today to discuss the forthcoming launch of the RCUK Outcomes System. 

Dale Heenan and Helen Meade gave an overview of the current status of the project noting EPSRC, AHRC, BBSRC, and ESRC awards holder outcomes will be included from launch.

NERC have thier own system but expect them to review the situation and may join in the standard offering within a year.

MRC and STFC have e-VAL.

For the short term 4 systems will exist though the aspiration is that within 3-5 years all RC’s will share one outcomes reporting system.

The biggest concern is that we cannot bulk upload from research organisation systems.  It would be useful to have this live when the system goes live to avoid unnecessary duplicate data entry and data cleansing and checking.  RCUK are working with HEI’s on this but the timeframe is currently expected to be after go live so there is an issue.

Late October HEI’s will be given administrative access with go live planned for mid November.

 

 

 

 

RCUK Outcomes System – Comments

Attached my high level comments from my RCUK Outcomes System testing.  Template is as supplied by RCUK.

Will be discussing with peers from the PURE UK User Group tomorrow and will report back any interesting points.

RCUK Outcomes System – Observations

RCUK Outcomes System Testing

Hi All,

Just started doing some testing of the RCUK outcomes system.  Some initial thoughts that will be included in my feedback to RCUK and I expect they will publish a summary of feedback and future plans:

• Bulk upload is only currently available per award and only for outcome types publication and conference so this is very limited use
• Online definitions require a bit of rooting about to determine where certain information should go and there is potential overlap
• Concern over staff development data – people might inadvertently fill in something that is inaccurate or inappropriate – I am seeking advice from our HR department

I will look forward to moving towards an efficient solution to this requirement.  At present I am not sure how we will minimise burden on staff and ensure useful information is provided to Research Council’s but thought process and discussion is on-going.