Principles of Research Data Management
The value of research data increases when it is ability to be accessed, shared and stored is optimised. Maximise the value of your research data through meeting the principles of research data management.
Ordering medicines and drugs for use in University Health Clinics
MyLab is used to purchase and manage medicines and drugs in clinics at the University.
This article provides steps on how to:
- Order medicines and drugs for use in University Health Clinics*
- Check the status of an order
- Transfer barcodes to restricted spaces in MyLab
New users of MyLab need to request access. Guides, contact information and online training can be found on the MyLab Intranet page.
Disposal of unwanted medicines or drugs used in clinics occurs through hazardous waste. Ensure you also dispose of MyLab barcodes for any empty containers to keep your inventory accurate. Refer to the disposal guide for both processes.
For Clinical Governance queries contact ClinGov.Office@sydney.edu.au.
*Clinics as per the definition in the Health Clinics and Clinical Services Policy 2020
Project Budget Tool: A Front-to-Back guide to creating a project budget.
This article provides a high-level step-by-step guide to creating a project budget with the Project Budgeting Tool (PBT). Each drop-down addresses a different section of the PBT, such as the Dashboard, Project Summary, Budget Detail, Budget Summary and Year-by-Year sections. If you are looking for scheme-specific details, such as DECRA salary shortfalls, or NHMRC PSP levels, please email us at research-budget.support@sydney.edu.au
Generative-AI: guidelines for researchers
The recent and rapid emergence of Generative-AI (Gen-AI) tools presents many opportunities for research. The benefit these tools may bring to research and contribute to the public good is being explored by researchers across all disciplines. While 'the sky is the limit' in what these new tools may offer, there are identified risks that must be managed so that Gen-AI tools can be used safely in research.
These guidelines provide a simple set of considerations that all researchers need to take into account before using Gen-AI tools in research.
Foreign Interference
In this article, you will learn about
- What is Foreign Interference?
- How does it affect universities?
- What can you do if you experience it?
What Core Research Facilities are available to researchers and how do I access them?
The University’s world-class and openly accessible Core Research Facilities (CRFs) are geared to provide our researchers and partners with the infrastructure, tools and technical support to pursue research excellence. This article outlines the eight CRFs that are available and the steps you need to take to access relevant CRF.
How can I answer the research data management questions on my HREC application?
This article will be updated in the near future with advice for applications in the MyResearch Ethics system. The information below relates to questions in Section E of the IRMA application.
Record keeping in drug registers for scheduled drug use in animal and laboratory research
Researchers in possession of high risk drugs: Schedule 4D, Schedule 8 or Schedule 9 drugs, must maintain a drug register at each storage location.
All other drugs must be recorded in an appropriate and permanent manner, e.g. laboratory record or animal monitoring sheets.
If drugs or drug registers are lost or stolen, the reporting process must be immediately followed. Loss includes spills and breakages.
For any queries in relation to scheduled drug processes and procedures, please contact: scheduled.drugs@sydney.edu.au
What is a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP)?
A Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) is a document in which a researcher outlines how their research data is to be managed both during a project and after it is completed.
Ordering scheduled drugs from MyLab
For Schedule 2, 3 and 4 drugs, please follow the appropriate guide below. Type In orders for these drugs can be processed at the same time as Type In orders for high risk drugs.
High risk scheduled drugs: Schedule 4D, Schedule 8 and Schedule 9, require extra documents and approvals.
For an S4D, S8 or S9 order to be processed the Authority Holder/Responsible Drugs Overseer will need an entry in the High Risk Drug Databank, which provides High Risk Approvers and the MyLab team access to your:
- NSW Authority to Possess S8 or S9 drugs
- High Risk and Restricted Chemicals Risk Assessment & Approval (HIRAC) form
- Safe Work Procedure (SWP)
- Authorised user list
Refer to the scheduled drugs management intranet page for the steps to complete prior to placing an order and links to templates (e.g. HIRAC and SWP) and guides.
Ensure you have organised a drug register, secure storage and a restricted space in MyLab for your high risk items prior to placing any orders. Drugs must be safely transported to their storage location when you collect your order.
Drugs that are acquired for zero cost must be Pages: