Data Access

Data management and access

Are you looking for help organising your research data? Or do you need to remotely access an Adelaide Microscopy device? Then see below for answers to your questions.

  • How do I organise my microscopy files?

    How do I organise my microscopy files?

    Thoughtful file organisation makes research easier. ÌýIt will benefit the use and sharing, as well as short and long-term storage of your microscopy images.

    As part of our facility inductions, we now provide training in file organisation covering file naming, directory structures and documentation.Ìý All users affiliated with The University of Adelaide, and who register with Adelaide Microscopy, will be enrolled in the Research Data Management for Microscopy training resource (look out an invitation in your inbox!).Ìý This course is hosted within MyUni.

    External and existing users can access the video and course materials via the links below.

    Note that eligible Higher Degree by Research students can claim 1 CaRST credit upon completion of the training.

    If you are an existing user interested in file organisation training, then please contact microscopy@adelaide.edu.au for enrolment into the MyUni course.
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    LINK TO TRAINING VIDEOS:
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    ADDITIONAL COURSE MATERIALS, including worksheets and templates are available for download:

    Filenamingworksheet_v2

    Filenamingworksheet.docx

    Template README file

    README file – biological

    README file – geological

    README file – plant sciences

    Further information about Research Data Management can also be found in MyScope:

  • How can I remotely access an Adelaide Microscopy computer?

    How can I remotely access an Adelaide Microscopy computer?

    Many Adelaide Microscopy systems can be remotely accessed via a licensed version of TeamViewer.ÌýÌýAdelaide Microscopy can provide our users with a license for accessing these devices.

    To remotely access an Adelaide Microscopy system:

    Install TeamViewer on your device. TeamViewer is available for download via the following .Ìý

    Request a TeamViewer licence. Please email requests to bryant.roberts@adelaide.edu.au and provide the following information:

    A-number (external users please read below)

    First Name and Surname

    Email address

    Name of the device you plan to access (we will provide passwords only for the devices requested)
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    I am an externalÌýuser

    External users must register for an external account via the link

    Once registered, please forward your details (the username, first name, surname, and email used to register) to bryant.roberts@adelaide.edu.au.Ìý Please also provide the name of the devices you plan to remotely access.

    Apply for an IT Security Exception (optional). If you plan to use TeamViewer while you are connected to the University of Adelaide network,Ìýthen you will need to apply for an See an example below to assist you in completing the IT Security Exception form.

    IT Security Exception FAQs

    Sign-in to the TeamViewer app.Ìý Once you receive your license, follow the steps in the image below to access the microscopy device.

    External users should use the email address with which they registered.

    We will provide the passwords only for the devices listed in yourÌýrequest.

    How to access Teamviewer

    Note, as the number of licences is limited,Ìýwe kindly ask that you let us know when you no longer require a licence so that it can be assigned to other users. The processing of your request can take up to 2-3 working days. You will receive a confirmation via email once this has been actioned.

    If you have problems accessing TeamViewer, please email bryant.roberts@adelaide.edu.au for support.

  • HIVE access request form

    For researchers external to the University of Adelaide.

    The HIVE is a high-end centralised workstation for image-processing, high-performance / GPU computing and big data storage.

    This system runs multiple image analysis programs including Imaris, Arivis and FIJI.

    This form is to be completed only if you are external to the University of Adelaide and you are current registered user of the Adelaide Microscopy facilities.

    If you are not registered to use our facilities, please contact us.

    Visitor data access request form

    Please include street name, suburb and postcode.

    If your mailing address is different to your street address, please provide it here.

    CAPTCHA
    This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.

Looking for something else?

For other data-related queries, please contact Bryant Roberts, Data and Informatic Specialist at Adelaide Microscopy. Email: bryant.roberts@adelaide.edu.auÌýor telephone 08 8313 5855.

Bioimage analysis consultations can help users with processing, quantification and visualisation of the data you acquired with light microscopes in our facilities.Ìý

Bioimage Analysis Consultations