Data Management for Archaeological Researchers

This training resource provides an introduction to the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage data throughout the research life cycle. The course covers:

• good practice in data management
• open research practices
• effective and efficient planning
• documenting your data
• ensuring your data’s long term preservation

This resource will allow users to gain a comprehensive understanding of data management practices and learn how to apply them to their own research projects, including how to create a data management plan for their own research projects and research funding applications. This resource is focused specifically towards researchers in the discipline of archaeology but is equally applicable to all researchers in heritage fields.

Data Management for Archaeological Researchers

Who is this training resource for?

This resource is targeted to researchers from a range of different career stages, from early career researchers to more established and experienced Principal Investigators. Many of the concepts are relevant to doctoral research students, however, the focus of the training is on those who are leading and working in funded research projects

This resource is designed for those researchers who predominantly work in the discipline of archaeology, however, many of the core concepts are relevant to any researchers whose research focuses on heritage more generally.

This training resource was created following the initial phase of in-person training workshops, as part of infrastructure funding that we receive from the Arts and Humanities Research Council. The ADS designed and delivered free in-person training in data management practices to help researchers manage and deposit their research data with an accredited archive for long-term sustainability. These workshops were delivered in 2023 and 2024 to six different archaeology and classics departments from institutions from across the UK.

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