Contents
- 1 Activities
- 1.1 Spotlight on the University of Portsmouth
- 1.2 University of Surrey and UKRN Update Key Open Research Resource
- 1.3 New Podcast series Launch: “The Storyology Podcast” series Explores the Intersection of Science and Storytelling
- 1.4 Chair of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Committee – UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN)
- 1.5 First in-person meeting for UKRN Stakeholder Engagement Group
- 1.6 Lots of news, resources and events in the LNL October newsletter
Activities
Catch up on the latest UKRN news and get involved in UKRN events and initiativesOpen 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.
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.
Spotlight on the University of Portsmouth
Recently Diane Hird, the Local Network Lead (LNL) Community Project Coordinator, met with LNL Dr Stefana Juncu to learn more about open research activities at the University of Portsmouth. This blog is the result of that conversation. Stefana Juncu is a senior...
University of Surrey and UKRN Update Key Open Research Resource
Open research takes many forms depending on the discipline. In the biological sciences, it often emphasizes open data, while in fields like philosophy, the focus shifts to open materials and sources. Recognizing these differences, the University of Surrey, in...
New Podcast series Launch: “The Storyology Podcast” series Explores the Intersection of Science and Storytelling
A new podcast, "The Storyology Podcast", hosted by materials scientist and storyteller Dr. Anna Ploszajski, is set to examine the power and pitfalls of communicating science with story. Each episode delves into the complex dynamics between scientific research and...
Chair of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Committee – UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN)
The UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN) is seeking a dynamic and committed individual to serve as the Chair of the EDI Advisory Committee. This pivotal role provides leadership in advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion across the UK research landscape, ensuring...
First in-person meeting for UKRN Stakeholder Engagement Group
Earlier this month twelve members of the UKRN Stakeholder Engagement Group (SEG) gathered in Bristol for their first in-person meeting. This included representatives from the British Neuroscience Association, European Bioinformatics Institute, Gorilla Experiment...
The October Community Project newsletter has lots of news and resources for Local Network Leads and their network members. There are details of webinars, conferences and recommended reading. There are also pumpkins. [button link=https://osf.io/e649z color="pink"...