The Nextcloud version upgrade for QRDM has been successfully completed.
QRDM is now fully available for use.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding.
NEWS
[QRDM] Emergency Upgrade on Dec 22 (Mon) for Security Fix
A security issue was found in the software (Nextcloud) used by QRDM. We will urgently upgrade to the fixed version.
Date and Time:
Dec 22, 2025 (Mon) 6:00 – 13:00
QRDM will not be available during this time.
When the work is finished, we will post an update here to let you know the service is available again.
[Restored] Notification of QRDM System Service Resumption
We are pleased to inform you that, as of December 11, the QRDM system has successfully resumed operations and is now fully available for use.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
[Important] Notice of QRDM System Downtime (Dec 10–12)
Thank you for your continued use of our system.
Due to urgent maintenance requirements, the QRDM system (Research Data Management Storage System) will be unavailable during the period outlined below.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause over the three-day period and kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.
■ Downtime Schedule
December 10, 2025 (Wed) 00:00 – December 12, 2025 (Fri) 08:30
The system will be restored as soon as maintenance is completed, and we will post an update on this site.
■ Reason for Downtime
To ensure stable system operation, we will be performing maintenance.
■ Impact
All QRDM services will be unavailable. You will not be able to log in to QRDM during the downtime.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact us
rds_help@dx.kyushu-u.ac.jp
Group Shared Access using Laboratory Accounts
Starting from October 06, 2025, laboratory accounts will be available for use in the Kyushu University Research Data Management (QRDM) storage system.
These accounts are designed for data sharing within organizational units such as centers, departments, or individual laboratories. Since this account is not linked to SSO-KID, saved data will remain even if members are replaced due to graduation or resignation.
On campus, once you install and configure the desktop client, you can use it like OneDrive—it appears as a local folder in File Explorer (automatically syncing with QRDM). Students can also use the desktop client.
Storage capacity of a laboratory account will be provided separately from the capacity of the account linked to SSO-KID
For more details, please refer to the “About Laboratory Accounts” section on the QRDM website.
[QRDM] Long-Term Storage Area to Become Available (Applications Open from June 30, 2025)
Kyushu University’s research data management storage system, QRDM, has been expanded with an additional 2PB of long-term storage capacity.
This new area is designed for the secure preservation of large-scale or sensitive research data. Using Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM) technology, data will ultimately be stored in cold storage (magnetic tape) for long-term retention.
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Availability
From Monday, June 30, 2025, at 9:00 AM (JST)
Applications will be accepted for the following purpose:
Preservation of large-scale or sensitive research data
※ The long-term storage area is also planned to support data preservation after retirement. Details will be announced separately once the operational schedule is finalized.
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How to Apply
To apply for access, please submit your request via the following form: Application Form
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More Information
For details on the features and usage of the Long-Term Storage Area (HSM Area), please refer to the following page:
Notice Regarding QRDM Maintenance Work
■ Date and Time: Monday, June 30, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
The QRDM system utilizes NextCloud as its operational software. A version upgrade of NextCloud will be carried out during the above time period.
Please note that QRDM will be unavailable during the maintenance hours (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM).
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Video on research data management now available
Division of Research Data Service, Data-Driven Innovation Initiative and Kyushu University Library, Library Office for DX Services released a video on research data management.
Video “Let Us Start Research Data Management” (in Japanese)
This material is intended for graduate students and researchers who want to learn about basics of research data management, as well as for staff who support research data management.
The video was produced by Osaka University, a member of the Human Resource Development Team, as part of the project “Developing a Research Data Ecosystem for the Promotion of Data-Driven Science”, based on learning materials published by Kyushu University in September 2023.
The original material can be downloaded from the following URL.
https://doi.org/10.15017/6796147
International Symposium “Introduction and Development of Research Data Services in Universities” (with simultaneous interpretation)
A policy of immediate open access for research outcome including articles and evidence-based data is required in Japan recently. Each university is expected to promote the development of the infrastructure and support system for open access under the Open Access Acceleration Project. This symposium will provide an opportunity to discuss with practitioners providing research data services overseas. What kinds of supports are needed for open access and research data management at Japanese universities, and what information infrastructure, human resources, and organizational infrastructure are necessary to realize this will be discussed.
Date and Time: October 11, 2024, 1:00 PM –5:00 PM
(Information Exchange: 5:10 PM – 6:00 PM)
Format: Hybrid (with simultaneous interpretation)
In-person: Inamori Hall, Kyushu University Ito Campus
Online: Zoom (URL will be provided by email later)
Participation Fee: Free
Capacity: 80 in-person, 200 online
How to Register: Please register via the registration form.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 11:59 PM
Program:
| Time | Contents |
| 12:30- | Registration start |
| 13:00-13:10 | Opening Remarks |
| 13:10-13:25 | Introduction by Emi Ishita (Professor of Data-Driven Innovation Initiative of Kyushu University) |
| 13:25-14:15 | “Developments in Research Data Services in Academic Libraries Over Time: My experiences at Purdue University, the University of Michigan, and the University at Buffalo” by Jake Carlson (Associate University Librarian for Research, Collections and Outreach, the University at Buffalo) |
| 14:15-14:25 | Break |
| 14:25-15:15 | “Development, Implementation, and Assessment of Research Data Management in Edinburgh University” by Robin Rice (Data Librarian and Head of Research Data Support Services, Library & University Collections, the University of Edinburgh) and Simon Smith (Research Data Support Officer, Library & University Collections, the University of Edinburgh) |
| 15:15-15:30 | “Challenges in Open Access and Research data Services in Japan” by Hiroya Takeuchi (University librarian and Vice president of Chiba University) |
| 15:30-15:45 | “Challenges in Research Data Services in Kyushu University” by Yoichi Tomiura (Director of research data service in Kyushu University) |
| 15:45-15:55 | Break |
| 15:55-16:55 | Panel discussion |
| 16:55-17:00 | Closing remarks |
| 17:10-18:00 | Information exchange meeting (On-site, informal) |
Contact:
Division of Research Data Service, Data-Driven Innovation Initiative, Kyushu University
rds_help@dx.kyushu-u.ac.jp