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Next steps for open research

May 2022


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Format: DOWNLOADABLE PDF


This conference looked at the future of open research.


Took place following the introduction of elements of UKRI’s new open access policy from this April, it was an opportunity to examine the impact of the new regulations within the wider development of open research.


Areas for discussion included:


  • next steps - UKRI priorities - open research cultures - partnerships - skills - funding and incentives
  • research outputs - data sharing - intellectual property - open access - quality and reproducibility - infrastructure
  • maximising impact - learning from the pandemic - national scientific and societal benefit - tackling global challenges - agility and responsiveness
  • global dimension - the role of open research in international research cooperation - next steps for the relationship with the EU

We were pleased to be able to include keynote sessions with: Rachel Bruce, Head of Open Science, UKRI; Michael Arentoft, Deputy Head, Open Science Unit, European Commission; and Professor Geoffrey Boulton, Regius Professor of Geology Emeritus, University of Edinburgh, and Board Member, International Science Council.


The conference was an opportunity for stakeholders to consider the issues alongside key policy officials who attended from DfE; the IPO; Government Office for Science; DHSC; BEIS; the CMA; DAERA, NI; DoE, NI; the UKSA; and The Scottish Government.



This on-demand pack includes

  • A full video recording of the conference as it took place, with all presentations, Q&A sessions, and remarks from chairs
  • An automated transcript of the conference
  • Copies of the slides used to accompany speaker presentations (subject to permission
  • Access to on-the-day materialfs, including speaker biographies, attendee lists and the agenda