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posted on 2019-08-06, 07:31 authored by David GroenewegenDavid Groenewegen, Linda KalejsLinda Kalejs, Sonika TyagiThis paper was presented at the Australian eResearch Skilled Workforce Summit on July 30, 2019
Monash University’s Data Fluency program is a multidisciplinary collaboration led by the University Library in
collaboration with the Bioinformatics Platform and eResearch, directly addressing the University's AI and Data
Science focus. The program is responsible for the provision of a range of workshops that focus on developing
researchers’ skills in using, exploring, interpreting and visualising data in a meaningful way and in effectively
communicating research and ideas. Alongside the workshops, the program aims to build community and
continue to develop skills through opportunities to engage in informal 1:1 drop-ins, seminars and networking
opportunities. The workshops and drop-ins work hand in hand to provide the necessary training and continual
support while learning new tools and solving problems; as well as learning through teaching and sharing
expertise once the skills move beyond a foundational level. Graduate Research students, professional staff and
ECRs learn from each other and share their knowledge and approaches across disciplinary areas.
This paper discusses the origins of the program, its current operating model, and some suggested ways that it
could interact with the sector more broadly.