Open Research Programme: November 2023 update

Open Research Programme: November 2023 update

The UKRN Open Research Programme continues to expand and gather momentum. See our May 2023 news update.  Immense progress has been made, thanks to all of those involved. Here is a quick summary and an indication of what’s coming up. Training We have released...
UKRN Launches STAR and METEOR Projects

UKRN Launches STAR and METEOR Projects

The UK Reproducibility Network is pleased to announce the launch of two new projects, working towards our vision of the UK research system being outstanding in conducting and promoting rigorous and transparent research.  STAR – Sustainable & TrAnsparent Research...
43 UK institutions reforming recruitment and promotion

43 UK institutions reforming recruitment and promotion

Today the UKRN is delighted to announce the launch of one of the largest national initiatives in the world to reform how open research is recognised and rewarded when researchers are recruited, promoted and appraised. The ‘OR4’ project, part of the UKRN’s Open...
Spotlight on Aston University open research

Spotlight on Aston University open research

Recently Diane Hird, the Local Network Lead Community Project Coordinator, met with Dr Charlotte Pennington to learn more about open research activities at Aston University and Charlotte’s experience of writing A Student’s Guide to Open Science.  This blog is the...
UKRN Indicators of Open Research

UKRN Indicators of Open Research

Indicators of Open Research A workshop was hosted by the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN), Public Library of Science (PLOS) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) on 4th October 2023 A short informal note is available here to summarise the main topics covered in the...