New system to store, share, and safeguard research data for the future

KTH Data Repository is a service where researchers can describe, store, and provide access to their research data over time. The platform supports a reproducible approach to research, ensuring that data can be reused. It offers a storage capacity of up to 5 TB per project, with the option to expand if needed.

"My hope is that this becomes a key resource to ease the daily work of researchers and doctoral students. Many researchers haven’t known what to do with their data once a research project is completed – now we can offer them a solution, Rosa Lönneborg says who is research data coordinator and responsible for implementing KTH Data Repository. She continues:

"By organising and describing data early in the research process, there’s also less stress when it comes to publishing results, as more and more funders and publishers are raising demands for data availability. I also believe that by providing long-term access to high-quality data, KTH can enhance the impact of its research over time.

Files uploaded to the KTH Data Repository cannot be edited once stored, ensuring the integrity of the content. This feature is particularly important in cases of potential research misconduct allegations, as the saved data remains unchanged from the time it was documented and archived.

KTH Data Repository has been developed in consultation with researchers and doctoral students who have expressed the need for better solutions for documenting, storing, sharing, and archiving data.

"Many users work with automated digital workflows, which means the system must offer good integration with other systems and strong version control. At the same time, there is a need for training and clear guidelines on good data management practices, which we will continue to develop and align with future information security policies, Lönneborg explains.

Text: Sara Lind