Kyushu University Research Data Management System “QRDM” is a system for preserving and sharing research data. QRDM can manage research data through Nextcloud. It can also be connected from the GakuNin RDM and used as its external storage. Data is backed up remotely on a regular basis.
| URL | https://qrdm.dx.kyushu-u.ac.jp/ |
| User | Faculty members of Kyushu University1 |
| Capacity | Up to 2 TB per faculty member for the time being |
| Access | Only from the university network2 |
- The file sharing function enables cooperative data management with students and others.
- File sharing over the internet with researchers inside and outside the university is possible by connecting from the GakuNin RDM.
Please observe the following rules when using this system.
“The terms of use for the Kyushu University Research Data Management System (QRDM)” (Japanese version only) [PDF]
Usage Guide
Faculty members who are enrolled at Kyushu University can log in with their SSO-KID and use the system. When accessing the QRDM, the Terms of Use will be displayed. Please agree to the Terms of Use before using the QRDM.
QRDM has adopted Nextcloud as its software, which is intuitive and easy to use. For details on how to use the system, please refer to the user manual.
You can add files by drag-and-drop.
You need to install a desktop client (synchronisation application) on your own PC.
Using the file and folder sharing function, data can also be shared with students who do not have an account on QRDM.
Note that direct access to the QRDM is only possible from the university network, but it can also be accessed from outside the university in cooperation with the GakuNin RDM.
Caution!
When using file names that include certain symbols, there may be compatibility issues between Mac OS and Windows. While Mac OS may allow such file names, Windows might encounter problems. Therefore, it is advisable to refrain from using symbols, as indicated below, in the file names of data uploaded to QRDM. Considering the public release and sharing of research data with external departments, it is desirable to select file names that will not cause issues during saving, regardless of the operating system.
Symbol characters not allowed in file names
Windows
" (double quotation marks) < (less than) > (greater than) | (vertical bar) : (colon) * (asterisk) ? (question mark) \ (backslash) / (slash)Mac OS
/ (slash)User Manual
Nextcloud user manual
QRDM uses Nextcloud for file management; see the official user manual for general information on how to use Nextcloud.
GakuNin RDM to QRDM connection manual
Connecting from the GakuNin RDM enables data management from outside the university, and also enables data sharing with collaborators outside the university who can use the GakuNin RDM. Please refer to the following manual on how to connect from the GakuNin RDM to the QRDM.
- How to connect from GakuNin RDM to QRDM [PDF]
- It explains how to connect the QRDM using the add-on feature of the GakuNin RDM.
- Faculty members who are no longer enrolled due to transfer, retirement or other reasons will lose their access rights to the QRDM. Please transfer or delete data appropriately while access to the QRDM is still available, as stated in the Terms of Use. Please note that if you lose access to the QRDM, the connection from the GakuNin RDM to the QRDM will also be terminated.