ICT and research
Leiden University supports researchers with secure digital facilities and tools. Here you will find information on data management and online collaboration, as well as answers to practical questions such as: How do I store research data securely? How do I set up an online survey? And how do I register my publications?
Data storage
Do you need to store your research data securely and efficiently? Depending on the sensitivity and volume of your data, you can use personal secure storage like OneDrive, collaborative platforms like SURFdrive, or request bulk storage on the university network for large datasets.
Data Management
Data management is essential for the creation, storage, maintenance, dissemination, archiving, and long-term preservation of research data. This guarantees that data remains available in the long term for follow-up research and verification.
Research software
Do you require specific applications or tools for your analysis? Beyond the standard software package, you can install various additional applications via the Software Center or request specialized research software directly through the helpdesk portal if it is not yet listed.
Qualtrics
Do you want to set up online questionnaires quickly and easily? With the Qualtrics license, you can create professional surveys to collect data, after which you can immediately export the results for further analysis. Text and data mining is a technique you can use to analyze data. With geographic information systems (GIS), you can analyze and visualize spatial relationships, patterns, and trends.
Collaboration
Are you collaborating with colleagues inside or outside the university on a research project? Discover which digital tools are available to securely share files and collaborate efficiently, regardless of where your team members are located.
Publication tools
Are you looking for a way to manage your literature and publications in an organized manner? Use bibliographic managers to organize your sources and register your own work via LUCRIS in the Leiden database, ensuring your publications (often Open Access) are highly visible.
Research from home
Do you need to access your research data or software from another location? Here you will find everything regarding secure remote access to university systems, such as the use of Remote Workplace and the appropriate VPN connections for working from home.