@rschrobuk.bsky.social will be attending the @r4lpartnership.bsky.social General Partners’ Meeting on 21–22 July in Geneva. We look forward to contributing to discussions on collaboration, access to research findings, and the future of global scholarly communication!

Calling on the life sciences community! If you're a researcher or author of a life sciences article, please complete this survey. Your responses will help @biofair.bsky.social‬ establish an independent baseline of FAIR data adoption and understand how researchers use data.

BioFAIR@biofair.bsky.social · 4w ago

We’ve launched our first survey of the UK life sciences research community, helping to establish a baseline of FAIR data adoption. Researchers and authors of life sciences articles published in the last two years are invited to take part. Read more and access the survey: biofair.uk/updates/2026...

Looking ahead to the @amrc-uk.bsky.social Summer Social 2026 later this month. Our colleague @rschrobuk.bsky.social will be attending this informal gathering of medical research charity professionals — a great opportunity to connect. So if you’re planning to be there too, we’d love to catch up.

We’ve launched our first survey of the UK life sciences research community, helping to establish a baseline of FAIR data adoption. Researchers and authors of life sciences articles published in the last two years are invited to take part. Read more and access the survey: biofair.uk/updates/2026...

BioFAIR launches first research community survey to establish baseline for FAIR adoption across UK life sciences - BioFAIR

BioFAIR is pleased to announce the launch of its first survey of the UK life sciences research community, an important step in understanding current trends in FAIR data adoption and identifying the su...

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If you're involved in research data management or deal with data availability statements, this work includes lots of useful resources. I found the case studies and training materials especially helpful. Take a look below! 👇 doi.org/10.17605/OSF...

Who gets credit for research, and how should those decisions be made? That question sat at the heart of a recent webinar Lucia Loffreda and I led on contributor roles. Couldn't make it live? You can register to watch on demand! The link is in the post. 👇 www.linkedin.com/pulse/who-ge...

Who gets credit for research? Reflections from our webinar on contributor roles, recognition and research integrity

Who gets credit for research - and how should those decisions be made? These questions were at the heart of the recent webinar that my colleague Lucia Loffreda and I led, exploring contributor roles, ...

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Too often, conversations about metadata happen within sectors - among publishers, among funders, within research institutions - when the real opportunity lies between them. 👇

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What holds research together? Metadata. Our associate Liz Allen makes the case in this Scholarly Futures guest post: robust, connected metadata is essential infrastructure for research provenance, integrity, and trust — especially in the age of AI. Worth a read: buff.ly/KYhp7Vy

Angharad Roberts, Senior Analyst at @researchconsulting.bsky.social, will be attending the 2026 DHCW R&I / NHS Wales e-Library Conference on 25 June. She will be taking part in the afternoon panel on What's on the Open Access Horizon. We're looking forward to the conversation!

Who will keep research data infrastructure open and running? Great reflections in this article featuring Jennifer Gibson and Kaitlin Thaney! issues.org/open-data-re...

Who Will Keep Research Data Infrastructure Open and Running? | Real Numbers

The scientific community must consider the longevity of open research infrastructure—why it might fail and how to prevent it.

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A proposed rewrite of US federal grant rules could reshape how publicly funded research is shared and conducted internationally. @rschrobuk.bsky.social explains why researchers outside the US should pay attention. buff.ly/eRv3m6v

New rules for federal research grants will limit their reach and leave US research isolated - LSE Impact

A proposed overhaul of US federal grant rules could significantly curtail how research is communicated and damage US global science.

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Of the 20 largest scholarly publishers, just one — the @apsphysics.bsky.social — earns top marks for the quality of its metadata. And when metadata is missing, papers can become invisible to digital infrastructure - including AI-driven tools. Read our latest piece below: buff.ly/IxbZa5I

Guest Post — Fixing the Leaky Metadata Pipeline: A Conversation with the Creator of Research Nexus Score - The Scholarly Kitchen

Today, guest blogger Rob Johnson speaks with the creator of Research Nexus Score, and observes that metadata quality has gone from a niche concern to a sector-wide anxiety.

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We've published the latest edition of Research Consulting Insights, our quarterly roundup of perspectives from across the research and scholarly communication ecosystem. Read the full issue here: buff.ly/qoR6hG2

We’re getting ready for the @armauk.bsky.social Conference next week - @rschrobuk.bsky.social, @dankingdk.bsky.social and @angharadroberts.bsky.social, will be heading to Harrogate from 16 to 18 June. If you’re attending, do stop by our stand. We’d love to connect!

We're delighted that our colleague Liz Allen is heading to the AMRC Small But Mighty event! Liz will be taking part in a roundtable on 'all things research funding', sharing insights and advice alongside Dr Chris Macdonald, @amrc-uk.bsky.social Director of Research and Impact.

Lucia Loffreda and I are excited to host this webinar later in June - join us to learn more about fair recognition of contributions in research!

Research Consulting@researchconsulting.bsky.social · 2mo ago

How do we fairly recognise everyone who makes research possible? Join our webinar on 19 June, 2pm BST, exploring the CRediT taxonomy and more transparent contributor recognition. Sign up 👉 buff.ly/QvpWsP0htt

In our latest post, we talk through how institutions could leverage today’s wealth of data to answer pressing questions, from detecting emerging research strengths to mapping how their work connects to strategic priorities. Come find us at the ARMA Annual Conference to hear more! buff.ly/H6Et4Dv

Answering the questions that don't fit the database - Research Consulting

Universities and research policymakers are sitting on more data than ever. Bibliometric platforms, research information systems, dashboard after dashboard of

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We’re looking forward to the Knowledge Exchange UK Conference 2026 next week. Dan King and Frances Palmer will be attending the event, which will explore how universities, research organisations, businesses, policymakers, and communities can work together to shape a more prosperous future.

@researchconsulting.bsky.social worked with KEUK to evaluate Research England's pilot programme for shared TTO services. The report and outcomes from this work have now been published by Research England. Find out more below! buff.ly/MXVA6i0

Six spin-outs emerge during Research England pilot

Spin-outs in areas from biomanufacturing to environmentally-conscious fashion emerged during a Research England pilot on shared Technology Transfer Offices.

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There are so many valuable communities across the life sciences - but this can make it tricky to find the best entry point for you specifically.

So much is already happening in the @biofair.bsky.social project. Tony Burdett is currently presenting the latest developments at the BioFAIR Showcase in Cambridge.

@rschrobuk.bsky.social will be delivering the keynote at Publisherspeak UK 2026! He'll be exploring AI Governance in Publishing, and how the sector is moving from policy to practice. Free for publishers → buff.ly/AIjTKyu

Global article output has tripled since 2004. OA share has stalled at ~two-thirds. That's the squeeze every consortium now faces — and the backdrop to our new landscape analysis for the Irish Research eLibrary (IReL). irel.ie/irel-landsca...

⏰One week to go! Join our webinar on making #OpenScience work in practice, with real examples & tools you can apply in your institution. 12 May | 13:00 GST Speaker: @drachiarelli.bsky.social, Associate Director at @researchconsulting.bsky.social 🔗Register now: shorturl.at/zI3GK

If you're looking for realistic, adaptable ways to support #OpenScience, this session is for you. Join @drachiarelli.bsky.social, Associate Director at @researchconsulting.bsky.social & your expert presenter for this webinar. 12 May 2026 | 13:00 GST 🔗Register now: shorturl.at/zI3GK

Navigating Open Science Implementation: Strategic Pathways and Lessons Learned Across Europe - Forum for Open Research in MENA

Discover how leading universities are transforming Open Science from aspiration to practice in this 1-hour webinar exploring diverse implementation strategies

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I look forward to running this webinar with the Forum for Open Research in MENA on 12 May! Find the event’s description and registration link below. 👇🏼

FORM@forumforopen.bsky.social · 4mo ago

How do you make #OpenScience work at your institution? Join us May 12 to explore strategies from Europe & the UK, practical tools, & lessons you can apply no matter your resources. Speaker: @drachiarelli.bsky.social, Associate Director, @researchconsulting.bsky.social 🔗Register: shorturl.at/zI3GK

Our latest blog post explores the findings of a strategic review of OA publishing models for health and care research in Wales. We compare and contrast four strategic pathways, including maintaining current practice or creating an NHS Wales repository, a Diamond OA Journal, or a Diamond OA Press.

Making healthcare knowledge visible: new report published on Open Access publishing in NHS Wales - Research Consulting

Research Consulting is pleased to publish a new report, Strategic review and feasibility study of Open Access models, exploring current use of Open Access

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Underlying "high-level support [for R&D] is low awareness of, or connection with, R&D and its personal or local benefits, particularly among those who feel most pessimistic about their nation." Source: www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/what-we-do/p...

CaSE Public Attitudes to R&D in Scotland and Wales 2026 - CaSE

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Good morning from Glasgow! The @uksg.bsky.social 2026 conference is officially underway. @rschrobuk.bsky.social is attending, and looking forward to hearing fresh perspectives from across the research community. If fancy a quick conversation between sessions, feel free to connect.

Today, @rschrobuk.bsky.social is at @cern.bsky.social for the official launch of the next phase of Open Research Europe. The event brings together funders and research organisations to mark ORE’s transition into a collectively funded publishing platform. We look forward to hearing more!

@rschrobuk.bsky.social will be attending @cern.bsky.social for the official launch of the new phase of Open Research Europe, collectively funded by the @ec.europa.eu, national funders and research organisations. The event takes place on 27 March 2026 at the CERN Globe, Geneva.