Library Research Support (No longer posting)

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Copim's thoughts on the REF decision for OA books and what happens next copim.pubpub.org/pub/copim-thou…

🗣️We’re hosting a training event in Manchester focused on supporting DMPs using @DMPonline on 20 November! ✅This interactive training will present key components of DMPs and offers best practices for those in research support roles. Learn more⬇️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-data-to…

The Swansea Boys Who Built Bombs. The story of the Welsh scientists, some born in Swansea, others who studied at Swansea University, who worked on developing atomic bombs during and after the war. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

"For every £1 of public funding for research, the UK higher education sector generates £9.90 through its research and knowledge exchange"

Positive feedback from the recent publication of the inaugural volume of Innovation Academy: Innovation Management in Health & Social Care. Great to be involved in this #OpenAccess e-book publication with @SoMSwansea and the authors. cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa6…

Still deciding on your next step? Discover new opportunities through clearing at Swansea Uni! 🌟 Explore our wide range of course vacancies and find the perfect fit for your future. 👉 swansea.ac.uk/clearing #Clearing #SwanseaUni

Is the pay-to-publish model for open access pricing scientists out? | Science. Oof - "Scientists are seeking out more expensive, high-impact journals" is one of the conclusions in this fascinating article. science.org/content/articl…

How do you spot a predatory journal? Predatory journals prioritise financial profits at the expense of research integrity.If you are looking for a safe place to publish your research, watch the video on the link below by @royalsociety zurl.co/K9EI #TheRoyalSociety

🎊🏆Congratulations to PhD student Joey Pickard on being named UK Young Local Government Ecologist of the Year! Joey has been recognised for his important work on the @LostPeatlands Project, of which we're proud to be a research partner. verna.earth/news-item/winn…

@UKRIO Interesting section on research publishers and the establishment of 'integrity teams', dealing with 'paper mills' and the ever present challenge of transparency in open research practices.

UKCORI has published its 2024 annual statement. The statement outlines the health of integrity in UK research systems, highlighting key initiatives across the sector, including UKRIO’s work. Click the link below to read more. zurl.co/YwsY #Statement #Research #UKRIO

What is it like to attend a predatory conference? nature.com/articles/d4158…

What can be done to challenge the rent-seeking behaviour of the academic publishing industry? abc.net.au/religion/nicho…

Really interesting insights in this article 'The paper mill crisis is a five-alarm fire for science: what can librarians do about it?' This is a really valid discussion that needs much more scrutiny. 'Special issues' really are a problem. insights.uksg.org/articles/10.16…

This story highlights how Universities can make a difference to ordinary people. As we have a beekeeper on our team it seems relevant to share. Research undertaken by a team @cardiffuni bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Open Access book available from @StephenPinfield taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mono/…

"ResearchGate is Hiding Open Access" interesting blog post via Jere Odell @IUILibrary library.indianapolis.iu.edu/digitalscholar…

"Metrics, like data more generally, make good servants and bad masters. We need to move towards a culture of measuring what it is we value, rather than valuing what we can measure, because research culture won’t change until incentives do" via @UKSG uksg.org/newsletter/uks…

COVID-19 Research Repository: Altmetric key findings (1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024) Public Health Scotland Report