Opening Up Research 2024/25
A collaboration promoting Open Research at 蝌蚪窝视频
鈥極pening up Research鈥� is a collaborative effort involving the Office for Open Research (supported by the Research Lifecycle Programme), the School of Engineering Open Research Lead, representatives from the United Kingdom Reproducibility Network (UKRN), and Cancer Research UK 蝌蚪窝视频 institute.
Our aim is to promote and facilitate open research initiatives and practices within 蝌蚪窝视频. We recognise the importance of transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration in research, and we are committed to creating an environment where these principles thrive.
2024/25 Opening Up Research events
The Open Research Kick-Off is just the beginning of an engaging series of events for the 2024/25 academic year, culminating in the Open Research Conference. This year鈥檚 events programme is closely aligned with the , which provides essential guidance on fostering openness throughout the research lifecycle. The Framework serves as a valuable resource for researchers, departments, and disciplines, helping to assess and enhance their engagement with open research practices. Opening up Research events are open to all University staff, including professional services staff, postgraduate researchers, and early career researchers.
Building trust through transparent research methods: 20 March
Trust is fundamental to research鈥攕haping public engagement, influencing policy, and securing funding. Confidence in research affects everything from participation in clinical trials and climate action to the use of economic and social research in decision-making. Transparency in research methods strengthens collaboration, enhances credibility, and helps prevent poor practices.
Join our multi-disciplinary panel for an interactive discussion on how openness in research methodologies fosters trust among researchers, institutions, funders, and the wider public.
Date: Tuesday, 20 March 2025, 1鈥�2.30 pm
- 1鈥�2 pm: Panel presentations and discussion
- 2鈥�2.30 pm: Optional informal chat over coffee
Location: Alan Turing G.107
Speakers:
- Jack Wilkinson, Lecturer in Clinical Trial Statistics ()
- Elisa Bellotti, Senior Lecturer in Sociology ()
All are welcome to join the discussion!
Open Data: 6 May
Managing and sharing research data transparently to ensure that data can be reused, validated, and built upon by other researchers.
- Date: Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 1-3pm
- Location: Nancy Rothwell Building
- Speakers: to be announced.
蝌蚪窝视频 Open Research Conference 2025
Following the success of last year's event, 蝌蚪窝视频 Open Research Conference will return for a two-day event:
- Day 1: Monday, 9 June
- Day 2: Tuesday, 10 June
- Location: Alliance 蝌蚪窝视频 Business School
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