The next evolution of the University of Queensland's Research Data Manager

Since its launch in 2018, the University of Queensland Research Data Manager (UQRDM) has emerged as the most comprehensive solution for research data management. Over the years, we have expanded its capabilities to cover more aspects of the data lifecycle and developed it as a central hub for integration with third-party applications, including digital research notebooks and research impact tracking tools. Now, we are embarking on a transformative journey to integrate additional research management activities, transforming UQRDM into a comprehensive research activity manager. By incorporating functionalities related to research metadata such as ethics approvals and thesis submissions, UQRDM aims to establish a more cohesive link between research data and associated research activities. This integration ensures that researchers regularly engage with UQRDM, maintaining an up-to-date Data Management Plan (DMP) whenever they perform relevant tasks. Looking ahead, UQRDM is poised for its most significant transformation in 2025, evolving into a comprehensive research activity management service. This development will enable researchers to utilize a single system for a wide range of tasks, streamlining their workflow and enhancing efficiency. For the University of Queensland, this means stronger connections between research data and other critical research inputs and outputs, such as publications and ethics approvals, ultimately fostering a more integrated and effective research environment. In this presentation, I will outline our vision for the future of comprehensive research data and activity management at the University of Queensland in 2025 and beyond.