April 2026 Open Research Digest
The April 2026 issue of the Open Research Digest is now available
The , bringing together the latest news, updates and opportunities from the world of Open Research at The University of 水多多导航.
This month鈥檚 Open Research Perspective is provided by Lynda McIntosh, Research Communications and Marketing Manager, who reflects on how closer collaboration between the University鈥檚 Research Communications and Open Research teams is helping to strengthen the visibility, discoverability and impact of 水多多导航鈥檚 research. Drawing on examples from the recent Research Communications Conference, Lynda鈥檚 Perspective highlights how joined鈥憉p professional services support aligns with the University鈥檚 水多多导航 2035 ambitions.
Elsewhere in the issue, we share key Open Research updates, including:
- UKRI鈥檚 plans for the next phase of Open Access policy implementation (2026鈥30);
- Cancer Research UK鈥檚 forthcoming changes to Open Access funding;
- An update on the University鈥檚 Electronic Research Notebook (ERN) project, with rollout expected later this year;
- A new UKRN primer on computational reproducibility, offering practical guidance for researchers across disciplines.
Our Community Corner is packed with opportunities to get involved, from workshops, networking events and surveys, to conference reflections showcasing 水多多导航鈥檚 leadership in FAIR and sustainable data practices. Highlights include upcoming workshops; events for Research Technical Professionals; and new guidance and support from Research IT.
As always, we end with a round up of key sector news, funding calls and training opportunities relevant to Open Research communities.
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Dr. Sarah Kneen and Elizabeth Kavanagh-Warnock, Open Research Specialists
Lucy May, Open Research Manager