Spotlight an ORCA: Banaz Jalil
Banaz has a background in pharmacy and pharmaceutical science (Master’s and PhD) from UCL. She became enthusiastically involved in improving research reproducibility and transparency after identifying issues during her postdoctoral work. She played a key role...
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...
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...
Lots of news, resources and events in the LNL October newsletter
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. View complete...
Toolkit launched to advance open research practices, accompanied by online event
The UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN) has launched the Recognising and Rewarding Open Research Toolkit. This is a new and comprehensive resource to help universities and research organisations in implementing recognition and reward for open research through researcher...