Cardiff University chooses Figshare as integral part of research data management strategy

Digital Science, a technology company serving stakeholders across the research ecosystem, is pleased to announce that Cardiff University has chosen Figshare from Digital Science’s flagship products to enhance its researcher support services, as it continues its work as a leading research institution.

Cardiff University – already excelling in the production of high-quality, innovative research that translates into benefits for the city, Wales and worldwide – has signed a two-year deal to utilize Figshare as its data repository and to form an integral part of the Library’s research data management support offering. This is becoming crucial for many universities and their libraries as researchers navigate the complexities of open data policy compliance.

Using their Figshare-powered data repository, Cardiff University will be able to support its researchers and faculty with proficient repository infrastructure, supporting any file type and benefiting from Figshare’s unique in-browser preview capabilities.

Kellie Snow, Research Data Manager at Cardiff University, said: “We are delighted to be implementing Figshare as our new research data repository. The system provides a wealth of functionality that will enable us to showcase our world-leading research and to support our ongoing commitment to the open research agenda.”

Mark Hahnel, Figshare Founder and CEO, said: “We’re thrilled that Cardiff University will be joining the growing community of world-leading universities using Figshare and enhancing their research data management support services. We’re looking forward to seeing the increased sharing and showcasing of research from Cardiff University in their Figshare-powered repository and working with their wonderful team going forward.”