Group Storage Space

The Group Storage space provides a reliable shared storage for medium sized (20 Gb to several terabytes) data sets. Access requires a UH user account. Is backed up daily.

Data management planning tool DMPTuuli

The data management planning tool Tuuli will help you to write data management plans.

Contact Data Support

Contact a human data expert at the University library, IT center or University services by sending an email to datasupport@helsinki.fi.

IT solutions consultation

Do none of our existing services suit your needs? Not quite sure if your data is sensitive or not? Or maybe you just need someone to talk to?

Securing your data

All university staff and students are required to be aware of the various factors that contribute to data security, and to take active measures to ensure proper data security.

Remote access to UH network

Instructions on how to access UH restricted services from outside the UH network can be found at the Helpdesk site.

Research data management courses & workshops

Research data management guidance

A guide on research data management.

Home folder (personal storage at UH)

All UH users are granted a 20GB storage space for personal use. Since this is one of the safest places to store and access your data, it is a good idea to always store a copy of your most important files here.

To share files, please see Group Storage Space or OneDrive.

Guide to data protection at the University of Helsinki

General guide and FAQ on data protection for staff members, students and researchers at the University of Helsinki.

Zenodo

Zenodo is a research data repository created by OpenAIRE and CERN to provide a place for researchers to deposit datasets. Not for sensitive data.

Long term preservation for your data (Fairdata PAS)

Fairdata-PAS is meant for digital preservation of research data for several decades, or even centuries.

Wiki

A wiki is a simple yet effective tool for online collaboration and documentation.

OneDrive for Business

OneDrive is a cloud collaboration service for sharing and storing files for users both within and outside the university. The maximum storage size is 1 terabyte. OneDrive works seamlessly with Excel Online, Word Online and other Office 365 tools. All data is stored within the EU. Do not use for sensitive data!

Guide on publishing and opening your data

Guide to choosing the appropriate repository to publish, deposit and open your data sets.

Etsin

Etsin is a Finnish tool which enables you to find research datasets and to make your own datasets discoverable to others.

IDA

Need to store an offsite copy of a large data set? Look no further. IDA is an ideal place for holding very large, static data sets ranging from dozens of gigabytes to several terabytes. 

Storage on a UH Virtual Server

A virtual server is best suited for average-sized data sets in active use. Doesn't require particular expertise to use, but needs to be procured with an IT Solutions consultant. Can be set up to store sensitive or non-sensive data.

Storage Server Procurement

Need a very large storage for your group? The IT Center can help you obtain and manage a dedicated server capable of storing dozens of terabytes of data. Can even be set up to store sensitive data.

Data Management Plan review service

Umpio – Sensitive Data Storage

A storage for sensitive data.

REDCap

REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure web application for building and managing online surveys and databases. It is especially useful for collecting and managing sensitive information.