For some time now, the topic of research data management has been attracting more and more attention. Yet, what exactly does the term "research data" cover and what does ‘management’ in this context mean? This 90-minute course is meant to serve as an introduction to the subjects of research data and research data management. The focus is on answering the following questions:


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This brief introduction is especially aimed at researchers (doctoral candidates and postdocs) who are interested in learning more about the basics of research data management or who wish to refresh their knowledge. No specific prior knowledge is required for participation.