Open Research refers to a set of practices that aims to make the constituent parts of the research process as ‘open’ (accessible, sharable, reproducible) as possible – everything from research data and software, to peer review and publication.
Open Research Tools: a Microsession (online)
This new 30-minute online microsession will look at definitions of open research and the support available for researchers at the University of Birmingham. It will showcase some of the most useful tools, including ORCID, PURE and UBIRA, that can help put the theory into practice. Starting with small manageable steps, every researcher can contribute to a research culture that benefits everyone.
Open Researcher online Canvas course
Enrol to our Open Researcher Canvas course to understand the principles of Open Research and their relevance to your own research area and practices; gain an understanding of the background and development of the main elements of Open Research, including Open Access, FAIR Data and Open Peer Review; and be introduced to some tools and university services that can help you get started with practising Open Research principles.
More information
This Canvas course covers topics which primarily fall under descriptor 3.4: Open research of Vitae's Researcher Development Framework.
Accessibility
Our online courses are designed to be inclusive, catering for a wide range of disabilities.
Please contact libraryresearchskills@contacts.bham.ac.uk if you have any additional support requirements, and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Further help
The Research Skills Team can also offer one-to-one appointments and bespoke workshops on this topic.