The project focusses on embedding digital research services at the University of Edinburgh. The goal, first and foremost, is to improve the discoverability, access and visibility of digital research services to the researchers at the University of Edinburgh. Co-design sessions with service providers, alongside contextual interviews with researchers, will guide the project in identifying ways to provide and improve access to research data services.

Ultimately, the aim is to meet researchers’ needs (identified through interviews, focus groups, surveys, usability testing and an ongoing communications and interactions with service providers  and researchers during training/drop-in clinics) to create a service that will be used frequently and recommended favourably. We believe the more our users (researchers and service providers) get involved in the service provision from the early stages, the more likely the service becomes of evoking ownership and will lead to an increased loyalty and long-term engagement.

The project has a SharePoint site here.