Presentation by Dr Samantha Pearman-Kanza on "The ELN Quest: What we discovered on the road to implementation" for London Lab Live 2026 Abstract: This talk explores the key lessons learned from the University of Southampton’s successful Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) trial within the School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering. Driven by the growing need for better data management, FAIR principles, and modern digital workflows, our trial revealed that thoughtful planning, user‑centred design, and cross‑stakeholder engagement were critical to adoption. We highlight practical insights into overcoming cultural resistance, aligning tools with real research practices, and enabling long‑term sustainability through data exit strategies. These lessons extend well beyond chemistry and the HEI sector, offering valuable guidance for ELN implementation across diverse disciplines and institutions.
Samantha Kanza (Wed,) studied this question.