Electronic Research Notebooks

Do you want to digitize or document your data and collaborate in a secure and easy way? Then an electronic research notebook (ERN) is a good option. 

An electronic lab notebook (ELN) is a handy tool for storing data in a secure environment and sharing it with your colleagues. It is a digital equivalent of the paper laboratory notebook where data (protocols, documentation, descriptions/results of experiments, etc.) are stored for verification, future use, valorization purposes, etc. More info about ELNs can be found here.

This session will explain the general functions and benefits of an ERN. We will go over the variety of different ERNs. Finally, we will discuss what to consider when choosing a discipline-specific or general ERN. In the end, there will be a hands-on session where you can try out some different ERNs to see which ones are the best for you.

Learning outcomes

After attending this training, you will ...

• understand how to document your data with an ERN
• be able to collaborate easier
• trace back your steps in the research project and become (even) more efficient

For whom?

• Researchers
• 36 places available

When and where?

• July 10, 2025 - 13:00-15:00
• campus Diepenbeek, building D, TBD

Registration?

• Register here until July 3, 2025.
• After the registration deadline has passed, you will receive a calendar invite with all practical information for this course.
• Please cancel your registration at least one week in advance in case you cannot make it by sending an email to rdm@uhasselt.be (cf. cancellation policy).

Acknowledged by Doctoral Schools?

• DS Sciences & Technology: acknowledged as 'Research management' - course/workshop at developing general research skills.
• DS Behavioral Sciences & Humanities: acknowledged as 'Research management & communication skills' - course/workshop aimed at developing research (management) skills.
• DS Health & Life Sciences. For PhD students of the Doctoral School of Health & Life Sciences, a combination of different sessions (adding up to a half/full day) can be acknowledged together as (half) a transferable skills course.
• The training will be added automatically to the doctoral portfolio of the PhD students who signed the attendance list.