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Andrea Chiarelli

@drachiarelli.bsky.social
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Associate Director at Research Consulting. Open research, scholarly communication & research policy. Based in Nottingham, UK. ORCID: 0000-0001-7336-8330

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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Looking forward to a busy week in Frankfurt! @rschrobuk.bsky.social will be at the @stmassoc.bsky.social Annual Conference & Dinner, before he and @dylanstoran.bsky.social exhibit at the @buchmesse.de Book Fair, hall 4.1 stand G92. If you're attending either event, we'd love to connect.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
When should you start thinking about evaluating a programme? Long before the evaluation begins. Lucia Loffreda shares three practical lessons on capturing useful evidence, responding to change and setting up programmes for better evaluation. buff.ly/TfxJ87M
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What to know before you start an evaluation - Research Consulting
If you’re running a project or programme, the chances are that some form of evaluation is going to be needed, whether that’s to gather feedback
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Join us tomorrow at 1.00pm BST (08:00 EDT / 20:00 China / 22:00 Sydney) for Scholarly Publishing: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once with Cathy Foley, Alice Meadows and Ning Zhang join Dylan Storan. Register here: 👉 buff.ly/AnX8IE3
Scholarley Publishing webinar with Cathy Foley, Former Chief Scientist of Australia; Alice Meadows, ORE Consulting; Ning Zhang, TopEdit; Dylan Storan, Research Consulting on 29 September 2026
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Here is the text from your post: I've just landed back in London after another great @oaspa.bsky.social conference. Here's what struck me. 👇 www.linkedin.com/pulse/whose-...
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Whose infrastructure is it, anyway?
There's a WW2 tunnel running under Zagreb, originally dug as a shelter but now used as a pedestrian shortcut. Thousands of people pass through it without thinking of it as infrastructure at all.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A year after joining Research Consulting, Dylan Storan reflects on what has surprised him – and what he's learned from working across the research ecosystem. buff.ly/SoVVn7T
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Meet the Team: Dylan Storan - Research Consulting
Research Consulting's team draws on a rich mix of backgrounds across the research ecosystem. In this edition of our Meet the Team series, we're getting to
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Join this free webinar for an hour on how policy, funding and infrastructure are diverging across markets, and what that means for publishers planning globally - with Cathy Foley, Alice Meadows and Ning Zhang.   29th September, 13:00 BST us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #OASPA2026
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Scholarly Publishing: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
What a rapidly shifting global landscape means for publishers. Governments, funders and institutions are taking different approaches to open access, funding and publishing infrastructure. For publish...
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Great to see @ludowaltman.bsky.social discuss the report that we collaborated on a couple of years ago! Read it here: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Shots fired. 👇🏼 This is a great question!
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
How does open knowledge contribute to society? Aaaaaaand we're talking about AI APIs... 😅
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We’ve shared some early findings from our work with #DefendResearch, mapping the impact of US research censorship on public health and epidemiology. But why did we get involved, and what happens next? Find out more about the project and how you can help: buff.ly/mA42OgK
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Why we're supporting #DefendResearch's fight against research censorship - Research Consulting
Over the past 18 months, we've watched with growing concern as the Trump administration has moved to censor and undermine research and expertise in the United
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
If your organisation wants to change how it assesses research, where do you actually start? Liz Allen reflects on her work developing DORA’s Practical Guides – what organisations are doing in practice, what they’re finding hardest, and what comes next. buff.ly/PKxnxpi
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Making responsible research assessment work in practice - Research Consulting
Liz Allen on what DORA's Practical Guide series has learned from funders, research organisations and publishers.
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KnE Open @kneopen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🛤️ Impact doesn't travel in a straight line. Research can reach the real world through at least 6 different pathways. Linear, Co-production, Translational, Blossom, Funnel, Branched: more on each below. (1/3) #ResearchImpact #ImpactPathways #OpenAccess
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Next week, @drachiarelli.bsky.social will be representing @researchconsulting.bsky.social at the @oaspa.bsky.social 2026 Annual Conference in Zagreb, Croatia, 21–23 September. We're looking forward to attending!
Andrea Chiarelli, Associate Director, attending OASPA on 21 September in Zagreb
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Having worked on transnational education efforts between India and the UK for the last 6+ months, I strongly recommend this post. 👇 The seven questions it shares are spot on for deciding whether an institution is ready to expand across borders. www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/09/16/t...
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Transnational education: seven tests before universities build, partner, or expand across borders - HEPI
This blog was kindly authored by Kathy Collins, Higher Education Consulting Director at Huron, a HEPI Partner. Transnational education (TNE) – including international branch campuses, joint universiti...
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KnE Open @kneopen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
#ResearchImpact used to mean 3 players at the table: universities, industry, government. Today's thinking adds 2 more voices. The course, Defining Research Impact, traces how the Triple Helix model evolved into Quadruple and Quintuple Helix framings: shorturl.at/wuQYc #OpenScience
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
In this article, co-authored with Davide Risso, we explore the craft of science communication. Poorly understood, often unknown, and yet hugely consequential. 👇🏼
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Second-Hand Knowledge
Have our beliefs about science been passed down to us by others?
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LSE Impact @lseimpactblog.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
👀ICYMI | "Above all, recognition is ultimately about people. The point was always to make sure that the many hands behind a piece of research can be seen and valued openly" @drachiarelli.bsky.social @mhmdhsini.bsky.social @themauvedesert.bsky.social #ScholComm #AcademicPublishing
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For a decade CRediT has quietly reshaped academic authorship – what comes next? - LSE Impact
The CredIT taxonomy has become a feature of academic publishing, but has its potential for creating research insights been fully exploited?
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Crystal Lewis @cghlewis.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Issue 59 of #rdmweekly is out! 📬 ➡️ AsCollected Platform ➡️ Enacting Open Science Values in Qualitative Leadership Research @cnsyoung.com ➡️ For a Decade CRediT has Quietly Reshaped Academic Authorship – What Comes Next? @drachiarelli.bsky.social and more! rdmweekly.substack.com/p/rdm-weekly...
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RDM Weekly - Issue 059
A weekly roundup of Research Data Management resources.
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LSE Blogs @lseblogs.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
For a decade CRediT has quietly reshaped academic authorship – what comes next? @drachiarelli.bsky.social, Lucia Loffreda, LizAllen, @mhmdhsini.bsky.social, Sandra Bendiscioli and @themauvedesert.bsky.social on @lseimpactblog.bsky.social
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For a decade CRediT has quietly reshaped academic authorship – what comes next? - LSE Impact
The CredIT taxonomy has become a feature of academic publishing, but has its potential for creating research insights been fully exploited?
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
It was fantastic to be involved in this work! Take a look if you are interested in how different contributions to a research project can be rewarded. 👇🏼
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
@rschrobuk.bsky.social will be attending the @r4lpartnership.bsky.social General Partners’ Meeting on 21–22 July in Geneva. We look forward to contributing to discussions on collaboration, access to research findings, and the future of global scholarly communication!
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Calling on the life sciences community! If you're a researcher or author of a life sciences article, please complete this survey. Your responses will help @biofair.bsky.social‬ establish an independent baseline of FAIR data adoption and understand how researchers use data.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Looking ahead to the @amrc-uk.bsky.social Summer Social 2026 later this month. Our colleague @rschrobuk.bsky.social will be attending this informal gathering of medical research charity professionals — a great opportunity to connect. So if you’re planning to be there too, we’d love to catch up.
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BioFAIR @biofair.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
We’ve launched our first survey of the UK life sciences research community, helping to establish a baseline of FAIR data adoption. Researchers and authors of life sciences articles published in the last two years are invited to take part. Read more and access the survey: biofair.uk/updates/2026...
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BioFAIR launches first research community survey to establish baseline for FAIR adoption across UK life sciences - BioFAIR
BioFAIR is pleased to announce the launch of its first survey of the UK life sciences research community, an important step in understanding current trends in FAIR data adoption and identifying the su...
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
If you're involved in research data management or deal with data availability statements, this work includes lots of useful resources. I found the case studies and training materials especially helpful. Take a look below! 👇 doi.org/10.17605/OSF...
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Who gets credit for research, and how should those decisions be made? That question sat at the heart of a recent webinar Lucia Loffreda and I led on contributor roles. Couldn't make it live? You can register to watch on demand! The link is in the post. 👇 www.linkedin.com/pulse/who-ge...
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Who gets credit for research? Reflections from our webinar on contributor roles, recognition and research integrity
Who gets credit for research - and how should those decisions be made? These questions were at the heart of the recent webinar that my colleague Lucia Loffreda and I led, exploring contributor roles, ...
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Too often, conversations about metadata happen within sectors - among publishers, among funders, within research institutions - when the real opportunity lies between them. 👇
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Angharad Roberts, Senior Analyst at @researchconsulting.bsky.social, will be attending the 2026 DHCW R&I / NHS Wales e-Library Conference on 25 June. She will be taking part in the afternoon panel on What's on the Open Access Horizon. We're looking forward to the conversation!
Angharad Roberts, Senior Analyst, attending R&I and NHS Wales e-Library Conference on 25 June in Cardiff.
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Who will keep research data infrastructure open and running? Great reflections in this article featuring Jennifer Gibson and Kaitlin Thaney! issues.org/open-data-re...
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Who Will Keep Research Data Infrastructure Open and Running? | Real Numbers
The scientific community must consider the longevity of open research infrastructure—why it might fail and how to prevent it.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
A proposed rewrite of US federal grant rules could reshape how publicly funded research is shared and conducted internationally. @rschrobuk.bsky.social explains why researchers outside the US should pay attention. buff.ly/eRv3m6v
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New rules for federal research grants will limit their reach and leave US research isolated - LSE Impact
A proposed overhaul of US federal grant rules could significantly curtail how research is communicated and damage US global science.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Of the 20 largest scholarly publishers, just one — the @apsphysics.bsky.social — earns top marks for the quality of its metadata. And when metadata is missing, papers can become invisible to digital infrastructure - including AI-driven tools. Read our latest piece below: buff.ly/IxbZa5I
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Guest Post — Fixing the Leaky Metadata Pipeline: A Conversation with the Creator of Research Nexus Score - The Scholarly Kitchen
Today, guest blogger Rob Johnson speaks with the creator of Research Nexus Score, and observes that metadata quality has gone from a niche concern to a sector-wide anxiety.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
We've published the latest edition of Research Consulting Insights, our quarterly roundup of perspectives from across the research and scholarly communication ecosystem. Read the full issue here: buff.ly/qoR6hG2
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
We’re getting ready for the @armauk.bsky.social Conference next week - @rschrobuk.bsky.social, @dankingdk.bsky.social and @angharadroberts.bsky.social, will be heading to Harrogate from 16 to 18 June. If you’re attending, do stop by our stand. We’d love to connect!
Rob Johnson, Managing Director, Dan King, Director and Angharad Roberts, Senior Analyst attending the ARMA conference in Harrogate, 16-18 June.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
We're delighted that our colleague Liz Allen is heading to the AMRC Small But Mighty event! Liz will be taking part in a roundtable on 'all things research funding', sharing insights and advice alongside Dr Chris Macdonald, @amrc-uk.bsky.social Director of Research and Impact.
Liz Allan, Associate is attending AMRC Small but mighty event on 9 June 2026 at Canopi, London
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Lucia Loffreda and I are excited to host this webinar later in June - join us to learn more about fair recognition of contributions in research!
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
In our latest post, we talk through how institutions could leverage today’s wealth of data to answer pressing questions, from detecting emerging research strengths to mapping how their work connects to strategic priorities. Come find us at the ARMA Annual Conference to hear more! buff.ly/H6Et4Dv
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Answering the questions that don't fit the database - Research Consulting
Universities and research policymakers are sitting on more data than ever. Bibliometric platforms, research information systems, dashboard after dashboard of
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
We’re looking forward to the Knowledge Exchange UK Conference 2026 next week. Dan King and Frances Palmer will be attending the event, which will explore how universities, research organisations, businesses, policymakers, and communities can work together to shape a more prosperous future.
Dan King, Director and Frances Palmer, Senior Associate Consultant will be attending the Knowledge Exchange UK conference in Newport, 8-10 June
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
@researchconsulting.bsky.social worked with KEUK to evaluate Research England's pilot programme for shared TTO services. The report and outcomes from this work have now been published by Research England. Find out more below! buff.ly/MXVA6i0
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Six spin-outs emerge during Research England pilot
Spin-outs in areas from biomanufacturing to environmentally-conscious fashion emerged during a Research England pilot on shared Technology Transfer Offices.
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
There are so many valuable communities across the life sciences - but this can make it tricky to find the best entry point for you specifically.
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
So much is already happening in the @biofair.bsky.social project. Tony Burdett is currently presenting the latest developments at the BioFAIR Showcase in Cambridge.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
@rschrobuk.bsky.social will be delivering the keynote at Publisherspeak UK 2026! He'll be exploring AI Governance in Publishing, and how the sector is moving from policy to practice. Free for publishers → buff.ly/AIjTKyu
Rob Johnson, Managing Director, attending Publisherspeak UK on 18 May 2026 in London
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Global article output has tripled since 2004. OA share has stalled at ~two-thirds. That's the squeeze every consortium now faces — and the backdrop to our new landscape analysis for the Irish Research eLibrary (IReL). irel.ie/irel-landsca...
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IReL Landscape Analysis Report – IReL
IReL is a consortium of Irish research libraries, providing access to licensed e-resources, OA publishing agreements, and open science infrastructure.
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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
⏰One week to go! Join our webinar on making #OpenScience work in practice, with real examples & tools you can apply in your institution. 12 May | 13:00 GST Speaker: @drachiarelli.bsky.social, Associate Director at @researchconsulting.bsky.social 🔗Register now: shorturl.at/zI3GK
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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
If you're looking for realistic, adaptable ways to support #OpenScience, this session is for you. Join @drachiarelli.bsky.social, Associate Director at @researchconsulting.bsky.social & your expert presenter for this webinar. 12 May 2026 | 13:00 GST 🔗Register now: shorturl.at/zI3GK
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Navigating Open Science Implementation: Strategic Pathways and Lessons Learned Across Europe - Forum for Open Research in MENA
Discover how leading universities are transforming Open Science from aspiration to practice in this 1-hour webinar exploring diverse implementation strategies
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
I look forward to running this webinar with the Forum for Open Research in MENA on 12 May! Find the event’s description and registration link below. 👇🏼
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Our latest blog post explores the findings of a strategic review of OA publishing models for health and care research in Wales. We compare and contrast four strategic pathways, including maintaining current practice or creating an NHS Wales repository, a Diamond OA Journal, or a Diamond OA Press.
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Making healthcare knowledge visible: new report published on Open Access publishing in NHS Wales - Research Consulting
Research Consulting is pleased to publish a new report, Strategic review and feasibility study of Open Access models, exploring current use of Open Access
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Underlying "high-level support [for R&D] is low awareness of, or connection with, R&D and its personal or local benefits, particularly among those who feel most pessimistic about their nation." Source: www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/what-we-do/p...
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CaSE Public Attitudes to R&D in Scotland and Wales 2026 - CaSE
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Good morning from Glasgow! The @uksg.bsky.social 2026 conference is officially underway. @rschrobuk.bsky.social is attending, and looking forward to hearing fresh perspectives from across the research community. If fancy a quick conversation between sessions, feel free to connect.
Rob Johnson, Managing Director attending the UKSG Conference in Glasgow from today.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Today, @rschrobuk.bsky.social is at @cern.bsky.social for the official launch of the next phase of Open Research Europe. The event brings together funders and research organisations to mark ORE’s transition into a collectively funded publishing platform. We look forward to hearing more!
Rob Johnson, Managing Director, attending Open Research Europe Launch in Geneva 26-27 March 2026
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
@rschrobuk.bsky.social will be attending @cern.bsky.social for the official launch of the new phase of Open Research Europe, collectively funded by the @ec.europa.eu, national funders and research organisations. The event takes place on 27 March 2026 at the CERN Globe, Geneva.
Rob Johnson, Managing Director, attending the Open Research Europe Launch in Geneva 26-27 March 2026.
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