Open Research Conference

We are pleased to announce The University of Manchester's Open Research Conference 2025, taking place on Monday, 9th and Tuesday, 10th June 2025 at Alliance Manchester Business School.

To register, please visit the Conference sign up page.

The conference is a collaborative event led by the Office for Open Research (supported by the Research Lifecycle Programme), the School of Engineering Open Research Lead, the UK Reproducibility Network, and the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute.

The event will showcase the latest innovations and practices in Open Research, bringing together researchers, postgraduate researchers (PGRs), and research support professionals across disciplines to explore bold ideas and practical solutions for reshaping how we conduct and share research.

Please note: The Conference is Open to attendees from all institutions.

Call for Contributions

We welcome submissions for presentations and posters from anyone interested in, researching, or working in Open Research. Contributions can include research projects, methodological innovations, or case studies showcasing Open Research practices.

Keynote Speakers

Giovanna Lima: Programme Manager, Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)

Stephen Curry: Director of Strategy, Research on Research Institute (RoRI)

Key Details

Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 March 2025
Notification of Acceptance: Mid-end of April 2025
Submit your application via this form

Presentation Formats

Talks: 15-minute presentations on your work and contributions to Open Research. Posters: Posters will be displayed throughout the event, with a dedicated session to discuss your work with attendees.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact the team at openresearch@manchester.ac.uk