News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
The University is recruiting two Graduate Engagement Leads to help support and grow the open research community of practice at the University of York. You will help us to accelerate the understanding and adoption of open research practices within your faculty and across the University, enabling you to expand your professional network, further your experience … Continue reading PAID ROLE: Graduate Engagement Lead (Open Research)
Join members of the University of York research community at the end of semester for an exciting and inspiring series of open research aligned events. The programme covers a diverse set of practices, topics and formats including training workshops, discussion groups and research showcases. These events aim to be collaborative and accessible, with relevance to … Continue reading Open Research at York fortnight (7-17 May 2024)
The University Research Data Management Policy has been revised. You should make yourself aware of the Policy as it applies to all research conducted by University staff and postgraduate researchers (PGRs). Updated guidance on research data management is available via Research Data Management: a practical guide. The Open Research team helps researchers in both understanding … Continue reading Revised University Research Data Management Policy
The Open Research team (Library, Archives and Learning Services) has launched a newsletter to keep staff and postgraduate researchers updated on open research activities across disciplines at York and elsewhere. The first issue includes links to a short survey on open research awareness and engagement at the University, as well as information about drop-in community clinics, online … Continue reading Open research at York: newsletter, survey and International Open Access Week
Deadline: Wednesday 24 May 2023 The Library Open Research team are pleased to be recruiting three Graduate Engagement Leads for Open Research. Open to PhD researchers at York, these roles are part-time and flexible to fit around your research and other commitments (0.2 FTE, 7.4 hours per week). About the role Successful applicants will work … Continue reading Graduate Engagement Leads: Apply now
Have you been involved in a project or initiative in any discipline which has engaged with, reflected upon or advocated for open research practices and principles? The York Open Research Awards are celebrating the work of our research community by offering three £500 prizes for ECR-led projects (one per faculty), a £1,000 research group award … Continue reading York Open Research Awards 2023
The results of our York Open Research Awards have been announced, celebrating advocacy, innovation and good practice in open research across the University. Several prizes have been awarded to postgraduate researchers for their projects with additional funding offered to help develop selected initiatives. The University Open Research Operations Group will also be working with researchers to develop … Continue reading York Open Research Awards – the winners
Have you been involved in a recent or ongoing project or initiative which has engaged with, reflected upon or advocated for open research practices and principles? This could include: Peer-led discussion groups or clubs focusing on issues relating to open research in your discipline (or beyond) Embedding open research practices and principles in teaching or … Continue reading Enter the York Open Research Awards
Software Sustainability in Practice brings together researchers from different disciplines with an interest in sustainable software development and its links with open and reproducible research practices. Software Sustainability in Practice Tuesday 20 April 202110-11.30amOnline event Confirmed speakers include Prof Simon Hettrick (Software Sustainability Institute Deputy Director), Dr Jon Hill (SSI Fellow and Senior Lecturer in … Continue reading Online event: Software Sustainability in Practice
International Open Access Week takes place this week and provides an opportunity to discuss and promote all aspects of open research, from preregistration, protocols and citizen science through to preprint sharing, open access publishing and open data. Check out the Library’s Open Research Practical Guide for more information on open research and consider joining the #york-open-research Slack channel where … Continue reading Open Access Week