UKRN in the Media: Showcasing Growing Influence and Leadership

The UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN) has been gaining increased attention in the media, reflecting its growing influence and leadership in promoting robust research practices across the UK. As awareness of the importance of research reproducibility rises, UKRN’s initiatives, collaborations, and training efforts have been highlighted in various publications. Below is a collection of media articles that showcase UKRN’s activities and contributions, underscoring its expanding profile in the academic and public spheres.

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‘End UKRI funds for open access publishing,’ urges report

Forcing UKRI-backed researchers to publish their papers as preprints would save £40 million annually and ‘accelerate scientific progress’, says thinktank

End UKRI support for open access publishing | Times Higher Education (THE) September 5, 2024

All of the REF – not just 25% of it – must drive a better research culture

Everyone, from funders to individuals, has a role to play in building a research system that operates with integrity and robustness, says Alexandra Freeman

All of the REF must drive a better research culture | Times Higher Education (THE) December 13, 2023

What can be done to improve research integrity?

As the pandemic increases public scrutiny of science, the UK Parliament is holding another inquiry into the long-running issue of reproducibility. Five of its contributors give their views on how sloppy science can be eliminated and trust be more firmly rooted

What can be done to improve research integrity? | Times Higher Education (THE) 20 January 2022

Ben Goldacre: after fame, I want to focus on the day job

One-time science superstar explains why he is happier not being famous and why the ‘hobbyist’ approach to research tools no longer works

Ben Goldacre: after fame, I want to focus on the day job | Times Higher Education (THE) 23 September 2021

UK reproducible science project wins £8.5 million

UK Reproducibility Network will run training on open research methods thanks to ‘major strategic investment’ by Research England

UK reproducible science project wins £8.5 million | Times Higher Education (THE) 15 September 2021

Will Covid-19 change the scientific method long term?

Scholars say the pandemic has drawn attention to the uncertain and adaptive nature of research and called for a broader range of evidence to be valued

Will Covid-19 change the scientific method long term? | Times Higher Education (THE) 2 September 2020

The risks of not sharing data are greater than the costs

Large investments are needed to make research data open and accessible but tackling global problems depends on it, says Paul Ayris

The risks of not sharing data are greater than the costs | Times Higher Education (THE) February 8, 2020

Ten UK universities create reproducibility-focused senior roles

Initiative to tackle issues around openness and poor incentive culture in science gains vital ‘middle’ layer in fight to boost research quality

Ten UK universities create reproducibility-focused senior roles | Times Higher Education (THE) 13 December 2019

Psychology accused of ‘collective self-deception’ over results

University of Texas at Austin scholar argues that the poor state of quantitative psychology makes replication impossible

Psychology accused of ‘collective self-deception’ over results | Times Higher Education (THE) 10 December 2019

Managers who ‘fetishise’ certain journals warp incentive culture

UK research culture likened to 1970s car industry, with individuals ignoring quality concerns

Managers who ‘fetishise’ certain journals warp incentive culture | Times Higher Education (THE) 11 November 2019

A fitter rival would soon make the REF extinct

The UK’s research excellence framework is slow, expensive and disruptive. The time and technology is ripe for a better alternative, says James Tooley

A fitter rival would soon make the REF extinct | Times Higher Education (THE) April 11, 2019

Claims that reproducibility crisis ‘overblown’ spark debate

Scientists reject the ‘crisis narrative’ as an inflammatory distraction from bigger issues

Claims that reproducibility crisis ‘overblown’ spark debate | Times Higher Education (THE) 29 March 2018