ARDC, the Australian Research Data Commons, is the country's premier research data infrastructure facility. With a focus on accelerating research and innovation, ARDC drives excellence in the creation, analysis, and retention of high-quality data assets. By partnering with the research community and industry, ARDC builds cutting-edge digital research infrastructure that provides Australian researchers with a competitive edge through data.

At ARDC, we offer a range of programs and projects that lead the nation in research and data-driven initiatives. Our services include access to digital research services for researchers and organizations, such as Research Data Australia, Research Vocabularies Australia, and Nectar Research Cloud. We also provide advisory services, ensuring that researchers have the support they need to navigate the complexities of data management.

ARDC's Resource Hub offers a collection of best-practice guides and skill-building materials for digital research, covering topics like good data practices, making data FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable), sensitive data, research platforms, cloud computing, data governance, and more. As an inclusive organization, ARDC encourages collaboration and community engagement. We invite researchers, industry professionals, and the wider community to get involved through consultations, communities, groups, and events.

Join the ARDC Connect Newsletter to stay up to date on digital research news, events, job opportunities, guides, and more. The Australian Research Data Commons is supported by NCRIS and proudly acknowledges and respects the First Australians, the traditional owners of the land on which we live and work. Visit our website to learn more, or connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, or YouTube