The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) National Agenda for Research Software is a strategic activity for the ARDC’s Platforms and Software theme. Over 2021-2023, this initiative will promote and support activities for the recognition of research software as first-class output of research, by making it seen, well-shaped and sustained. If you have any questions about the ARDC Research Software Program, get in touch with ARDC: ARDC Website: https://ardc.edu.au Contact Form: https://ardc.edu.au/contact-us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ARDC_AU Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/australian-research-data-commons/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ARDC_AU About Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) The ARDC is a transformational initiative that enables Australian research community and industry access to nationally significant, leading edge data intensive eInfrastructure, platforms, skills and collections of high-quality data. The purpose of the ARDC is to provide Australian researchers with competitive advantage through data, providing access to leading edge eResearch collections, tools, infrastructure and services. Its mission is to accelerate research and innovation by driving excellence in the creation, analysis and retention of high-quality data assets.

The ARDC Platforms & Software theme provides Australian researchers with competitive advantage through data by accelerating research insights and supporting collaboration. It supports an increase in high-quality/high-impact research through research platforms and better research software practices.

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