Opening up Research 2024/2025

A collaboration promoting open research at The University of Manchester

‘Opening up Research’ is a collaborative effort involving the Office for Open Research, the School of Engineering Open Research Lead, representatives from the United Kingdom Reproducibility Network (UKRN), and Cancer Research UK Manchester institute.

Our aim is to promote and facilitate open research initiatives and practices within The University of Manchester. We recognise the importance of transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration in research, and we are committed to creating an environment where these principles thrive.

2024/25 Opening up Research events

The Open Research Kick-Off is just the beginning of an engaging series of events for the 2024/25 academic year, culminating in the Open Research Conference. This year’s events programme is closely aligned with the Open Research Skills Framework, which provides essential guidance on fostering openness throughout the research lifecycle. The Framework serves as a valuable resource for researchers, departments, and disciplines, helping to assess and enhance their engagement with open research practices. Opening up Research events are open to all University staff, including professional services staff, postgraduate researchers, and early career researchers.

Event 2: Communication and Publishing

Supporting innovative open access publishing models and responsible research metrics to enhance the transparent and meaningful dissemination of research.

• Date: POSTPONED
• Location: TBC
• Speakers: to be announced.

Register for Event 2.

Event 3: Open Software

Developing and sharing open-source software and code to maximise the potential for reuse and contributes to robust, reproducible research methods.

• Date: Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 1-3pm
• Location: University Place
• Speakers: to be announced.

Register for Event 3.

Event 4: Transparent Methods

Being transparent and sharing research methodologies openly to ensure research is rigorous and reproducible.

• Date: Thursday 20 March 2025, 1-3pm
• Location: Alan Turing Building
• Speakers: to be announced.

Register for Event 4.

Event 5: Open Data

Managing and sharing research data transparently to ensure that data can be reused, validated, and built upon by other researchers.

• Date: Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 1-3pm
• Location: Nancy Rothwell Building
• Speakers: to be announced.

Register for Event 5.

Opening Up Research Conference 2025

Following the success of last year's event, the Opening Up Research Conference will return for a two-day event:

• Day 1: Monday, 9 June
• Day 2: Tuesday, 10 June  
• Location: Alliance Manchester Business School

Past Events

Open Research: Kick-Off 2024/2025

Join us at the Core Technology Facility on Monday, 28 October 2024, at 9.30am for the launch of our 2024/25 programme.

The event will open with a joint welcome address from our new President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison, alongside our Vice-President for Research, Professor Colette Fagan. Following this, there will be an update on open research initiatives at the University, including valuable insights from our Open Research Fellows.

Register for the Kick-Off Event.

Event 1: Responsible Methods

Promoting responsible research methods to mitigate questionable practices and ensure ethical, high-quality, and reproducible results.

• Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 10am-12pm
• Location: Schuster Building
• Speakers:
  • Team Research Programme - Charlotte Stockton-Powdrell, Ruth Norris, Karon Mee
  • Julia Schoonover, Engaged and Inclusive Research Manager, School of Biological Science
  • Georgia Vesma, Research Facilitator and Open Research Fellow.

Register for Event 1.

Stay Updated

Check back here regularly for the latest updates and event registration details. You can also subscribe to our Open Research Digest to receive the most recent updates on open research at the University and the broader research landscape.

For any queries, please contact the team:

• openresearch@manchester.ac.uk.