Contents
- 1 Approaches to Open Access for under-represented research outputs
- 1.1 Content overview
- 1.2 Learning objectives
- 1.3 Completion criteria
- 1.4 Audience
- 1.5 Level (Introduction, intermediate, advanced)
- 1.6 Prerequisite skills, expertise and experience
- 1.7 Overall likely time commitment
- 1.8 Event date and time
- 1.9 Registration deadline
- 1.10 Training partner
- 1.11 Location
- 1.12 Cost to institution per participant
- 1.13 Number of attendees
- 1.14 Evaluation
- 1.15 Application
Approaches to Open Access for under-represented research outputs
Content overview
Open access (OA) aims to make research outputs freely available online, removing barriers to access. However, some types of research outputs (including negative results, replication studies, datasets, conference presentations, software, and practice-research portfolios) are often under-represented in traditional academic publishing. These outputs are valuable for advancing knowledge but the route to open dissemination is not always straightforward.
We are offering an exploratory training session which will support trainers to return to their institutions with the confidence to implement and advocate for open access practices, contributing to a more inclusive and comprehensive dissemination of knowledge.
Learning objectives
By the end of this session participants will be able to:
- Describe different open access models for a wide range of research outputs
- Explain the challenges and opportunities associated with openly disseminating under-represented research outputs
- Support others to explore the routes to open access in their work
Completion criteria
During the session, attendees will be supported to develop content blocks for use within their own institution which will indicate completion of the course. These content blocks will be developed during the afternoon of the session, therefore attendance of the session will lead to UKRN accreditation.
Audience
This course will be useful for:
- researchers who have an interest in supporting others to make their under-represented research outputs open access.
- professional services staff who train research staff and develop guidance.
- research support staff who train research staff.
Level (Introduction, intermediate, advanced)
Prior experience in either developing or supporting others to develop research outputs is necessary, therefore it is suggested that this course is an intermediate one.
Prerequisite skills, expertise and experience
Participants should have a foundational understanding of Open Science principles and familiarity with current challenges and opportunities in the research ecosystem.
Attendees will need to make themselves familiar with the PathOS handbook prior to attending sessions.
Overall likely time commitment
The session will be a whole day session that covers the open access content with a session to support you in delivering training in your institution
Event date and time
25th March 2025, 09.00-17.00
Registration deadline
14th January 2025
Training partner
University of Southampton Open Research and Publication Practice Team
Location
Online
Cost to institution per participant
Free
Number of attendees
20
Evaluation
A UKRN evaluation will be delivered via the Community of Practice.
Application
For information about how to apply, please contact your institution’s Open Research Coordinator and Administrator (linked via this page).
For specific course content queries: orca-southampton@ukrn.org
For general information regarding the UKRN ORP training, please contact: elle.chilton-knight@bristol.ac.uk