Managing research data effectively requires the right support. At SETU, a range of units and specialists are available to help you with policies, storage, compliance, and good practice. This section highlights where to go for guidance at different stages of your project.
Provides advice on funder requirements, Data Management Plans, and Open Research policies. Supports researchers in aligning proposals with national and international standards.
Offers repository services, support with metadata and persistent identifiers, and guidance on Open Access and Open Research. A key partner in ensuring your outputs are discoverable and compliant with funder mandates.
Responsible for secure storage, backups, and access control. Provides solutions for encrypted storage and collaborative platforms that meet GDPR requirements.
Advises on responsible research practices, integrity policies, and alignment with institutional and national codes of conduct.
Reviews applications for projects involving human participants, sensitive data, or potential ethical issues. Provides guidance on informed consent and approvals.
Ensures GDPR compliance across SETU. Provides support with consent processes, personal data handling, anonymisation, and breach reporting.
👉 SETU Data Protection
Provides tailored guidance on Data Management Plans (DMPs), FAIR data practices, and open research requirements. Assists researchers with repository choices, documentation, and data preservation.
📧 Contact: Rachael O’Brien – rachael.obrien@setu.ie
Funder requirements → Research Support Unit research@SETU.ie
Repository/metadata → Library REPOSITORY.CW@setu.ie REPOSITORY.WD@setu.ie
Storage/security → IT Services itservices.cw@SETU.ie itservices.WD@SETU.ie
Integrity/ethics → Ethics Committee Ethics@SETU.ie
GDPR & personal data → DPO DPO@SETU.ie
DMPs & FAIR queries → Data Steward & Digital Innovation Officer Rachael.OBrien@SETU.ie