Open Research Programme

UKRN has launched a five-year programme of work across our consortium of institutional members, supported by our project partners and Research England, to accelerate the uptake of high-quality open research practices, and the many benefits to research quality, integrity and public trust in research that will consequently flow.

Initiatives and events

UKRN offers support for initiatives to promote robust and rigorous research, focusing on establishing conversations about reproducibility, providing tools and guidance to promote best practice, and encouraging professional development of researchers. UKRN runs and promotes events and regular workshops on the topic of reproducible research.

Conference audience

Events

UKRN hosts an annual meeting in March each year, and supports an annual conference in September: Reproducibility, Replicability and Trust In Science. We also run regular workshops on the topics of leadership, data management, research culture and methods.

Initiatives

UKRN supports initiatives to encourage appropriate methodology, accountability and the establishment of working groups, as well as promoting conversations around open science and open research, and providing tools that make reproducibility easier.

Latest news

We produce news to promote examples of reproducible research in the UK, as well as our events and initiatives. Do you want to write about reproducibility in your field? Please contact us about writing for our blog.

Dorothy Bishop Prize 2023 Winners

Dorothy Bishop Prize 2023 Winners

The Dorothy Bishop prize was created to celebrate the contributions of early career researchers working to promote open research and improve research culture. This year we are pleased to announce the three prize winners (in randomised order): Natalie Zelenka Natalie...

Dorothy Bishop Prize 2023 shortlisted nominees

Dorothy Bishop Prize 2023 shortlisted nominees

We are pleased to announce our shortlisted nominees for the UKRN Dorothy Bishop Prize 2023. The Dorothy Bishop Prize was created in 2021 to recognise and celebrate early career researchers working to promote open research. The inaugural Dorothy Bishop Prize was...

UKRN and ORP recognise strike action

Many people who are part of UKRN are also members of unions who are currently taking strike action in disputes with their employing institutions. In recognition of this, wherever possible UKRN is not scheduling events on strike days. This includes both events that are...

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