UKRN and the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029

UKRN and the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029

With preparations for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 underway, the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN) is re-stating its commitment towards collaboration. UKRN’s growing membership now represents about 70 institutions. In most cases, they are volunteering...
A new guidebook for Local Network Leads

A new guidebook for Local Network Leads

We are pleased to announce that our guidebook for Local Network Leads is now available as a preprint. Local Networks provide a mechanism through which the aims of the UKRN can be promoted within a research institution. This can include organising journal clubs and...
World Conference on Research Integrity – Athens, Greece

World Conference on Research Integrity – Athens, Greece

The 8th World Conference on Research Integrity (WCRI) was held online and in person at the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre from 2-5 June 2024. The aims of the WCRI’s co-chairs to ‘cater for all disciplinary fields, all professional ranks, and all career...
July 2024 LNL Newsletter

July 2024 LNL Newsletter

The July newsletter has just been published with lots of news and resources for our Local Network Leads and their network members. And find out why the work of University of Leeds LNL Eike Rinke (pictured above at the recent LNL retreat) has been recognised, and his...
Spotlight an ORCA: Karen Desborough

Spotlight an ORCA: Karen Desborough

Karen works at Cardiff University and dedicates one day a week to her role as an ORCA in the Open Research Programme. Cardiff is an unfunded partner and yet, both Karen and the institutional lead, Karin Wahl-Jorgensen, have significantly contributed to the OR4...