We can only have good science if we have good data - A PSDI webinar

The Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure (PSDI) aims to accelerate research in the physical sciences by providing a data infrastructure that brings together and builds upon the various data systems researchers currently use. Our webinar series provide updates on our exploratory pathfinder work, and on relevant tools and technologies that have been developed by members of our community. This video presents a recording of the "We can only have good science if we have good data" webinar presented by Dr Matthew Partridge on 16th October 2025. https://www.psdi.ac.uk/event/webinar-data-auditing/

Abstract: This webinar explores the data auditing process behind the Physical Chemistry Properties data collection. It highlights surprising errors found in trusted sources, the methodologies that were explored, and includes a very persuasive argument for why auditing isn’t just housekeeping – it’s key for building reliable data collections without which we won’t have reliable science.