Open Research at Aston

We are delighted to announce that registration for the 19th International Conference on Open Repositories (OR2024) is now available! Welcome to Gothenburg, Sweden! For more information about registration, please visit the registration page: or2024.openrepositories.org/registration/

We have an updated Read & Publish list fresh for 2024 for Aston corresponding authors! This now includes 7 PLOS journals and De Gruyter gold journals 🎆🥳 @AstonEPS @AstonHLS @AstonBusiness @AstonSSH More info at libguides.aston.ac.uk/openaccess/gol…

The programme committee Co-Chairs Urban Andersson, Emily Bongiovanni and Nora Mulvaney reminds you that the deadline for submissions is on Friday 12 January. You are most welcome to send in your proposal! or2024.openrepositories.org/program/call-f…

*Extended call for proposals deadline* The extended deadline for submissions is the 12th of January 2024. The theme for the conference is: Empowering Global Progress. Most welcome with your proposal. Please visit the Call for Proposals page to read more. or2024.openrepositories.org/program/call-f…

The Open Repositories Steering Committee is now accepting applications for fellowships to attend OR2024 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Information on how to apply on or2024.openrepositories.org/fellowships/

Call for sponsors! Sponsorship opportunities are now available for OR2024. Take a look at the benefits for sponsorship on the conference website. or2024.openrepositories.org

We are pleased to announce the publication of three documents supporting the initial decisions on REF 2028. beta.jisc.ac.uk/future-researc… #REF #REF2028 @Economy_NI @HEFCW @ResEngland @ScotFundCouncil

One-Stop Shop Researcher Drop-in session! When: Wednesday 28th June, 10:00 – 11:00 Where: Grad School Training room MB652b Library services and Research Integrity and Ethics are hosting an Informal session for PGRs and research staff. Please come along and bring a question.

Check out @robertkiley's analysis of the #TransformativeJournal (TJ) program for 2022. How did publishers fare in transitioning to full #OpenAccess?🤔 Results: 1% of TJs flipped to OA, 30% met their targets, 68% missed their targets & will be removed. ✍️coalition-s.org/blog/transform…

What's the most exciting change in the #REF2028? "This will allow the submission of outputs by any staff member, including non-academic staff" Excellent news for campaigns like ours that are pushing for recognition of everyone involved in research. repository.jisc.ac.uk/9148/1/researc…