Ten Simple Rules for Researchers: Upskilling for a Rapidly Evolving Workforce

The following recommendations were inspired by the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) Digital Research Skills Summit 2023, that brought together Researchers, Learning Designers, Skills Trainers, and Librarians in productive discussions on how to run effective researcher skills training. These rules outline how to think about skills learning for researchers, plan training sessions, and efficiently maximize learning. We offer recommendations on how to design and develop learner-centered training programs (Rules 1 and 2), foster outreach, and connect with trainer communities (Rules 3 and 4). We then provide tips to manage and optimize training (Rules 5, 6, and 7), and conclude with valuable insights on preparing for uncertainty and the importance of post-training operations and continued learning (Rules 8, 9, and 10).

Program

ResBaz Queensland

Run by a team of volunteers from south-east Queensland universities, Research Bazaar (ResBaz for short) is a skill- and community-building festival where HDR students and early career researchers come together to learn the latest in digital research tools and digital scholarship.

[POSTPONED] FAIR and Open Data: Opportunities for the GLAM Sectors

Free event featuring lectures, case studies and hands-on exercises on the benefits of using and publishing FAIR and open data.