How to organise your data

The start of a new project is an exciting time and it’s often tempting to leap right in and begin collecting results immediately. But taking the time to plan how you’re going to organise and manage your future data is a vital first step in any project according to Clair Castle, research data manager at the University of Cambridge, UK. ‘It’s time well spent and an investment in your research,’ she says. ‘It will really make life easier for yourself and others later.’

Here the experts share their tips to help you get organised from the outset.