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Research Consulting is a specialist consultancy firm focused on research

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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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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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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 · 18/09/2026
@dankingdk.bsky.social and @angharadroberts.bsky.social are attending the International Research Culture Conference 2026 at the @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social on 23 September. Get in touch if you'd like to connect during the event!
Dan King, Director and Angharad Roberts, Senior Analyst attending the IRCC in Warwick on 23 Septebmer
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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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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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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Concern about research censorship isn’t enough. That’s why we’re working with #DefendResearch to build evidence of its impact, starting with public health and epidemiology. We’ll share early findings at a webinar on 15 September. Find out why we’re involved 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 · 10/09/2026
The latest Research Consulting Insights is out. This issue: changing policy and scholarly publishing, research censorship, responsible research assessment, evaluation & our new RC Intelligence service. Plus project updates, recommended reads and where to find us this autumn. buff.ly/Gw5wCiQ
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
More open access mandates. Less willingness to fund APCs. Institutions reaching the limits of transformative agreements. Dylan Storan explores what this fragmented policy and funding environment means for publishers – and why adaptability is becoming a strategic capability. buff.ly/JxxZAkN
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How policy is reshaping open access: everything, everywhere, all at once - Research Consulting
There’s a growing consensus from governments and funders around the world that publicly funded research should be published openly and preferably openly
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Our team away day took us on a mystery trail around Nottingham, with lunch at Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem and a ghost tour that finished at The Salutation Inn. We’ve worked above these caves for years but had never actually been down—turns out they’re as atmospheric as the stories suggest!
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Looking forward to @alpsp.bsky.social 2026 next week in Manchester! @rschrobuk.bsky.social @dylanstoran.bsky.social will be joining our Associate Liz Allen and other colleagues to discuss AI, research integrity, publishing equity, sustainability, and the future of research communication.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Can publishers still plan globally when the systems around them are changing asymmetrically? Cathy Foley, Alice Meadows, Ning Zhang and Dylan Storan will discuss what’s changing and what publishing should be preparing for on Tuesday 29th September, 13:00 BST. Register here: buff.ly/lnSvyHf
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Research output from lower- and middle-income countries has grown ~10x since 2006 — but the partnership helping them access knowledge is under strain. @r4lpartnership.bsky.social has published our independent sustainability review. 📄https://buff.ly/hrsQ0qc
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Research4Life publishes findings of independent financial sustainability review - Research4Life
The review highlights how significantly the research landscape has changed – and it confirms that Research4Life continues to play an essential role in providing access to scholarly knowledge.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🏆 We've been awarded the Diamond Payroll Giving Quality Mark, the highest accolade for workplace charitable giving. Our team gives straight from their pay through GoodPAYE, and we match every donation 100% 🙌
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
New project: we're working with @braintumourrsch.bsky.social on a UK landscape review of neuropathological tissue biobanking. High-quality tissue underpins the next era of brain tumour research. Our review will map the barriers and set out recommendations. Find out more here:
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Neuropathological tissue biobanking: a landscape review
Brain Tumour Research has commissioned Research Consulting to undertake a landscape review of neuropathological tissue biobanks in the UK. Find out more.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Another year, another Research Consulting BBQ Last Friday the team fired up the grill for our annual summer BBQ. 🧑‍🍳Rob manned the tongs (no burnt sausages), and we swapped spreadsheets for burgers and sunshine. It's a small thing, but a bit of time together outside the day job goes a long way. 🌞
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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 · 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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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 · 03/07/2026
It is our great pleasure to join @sciencecampaign.bsky.social (CaSE)! The organisation plays a vital role in making the case for UK research and innovation at a time when both face significant pressures.
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Research Consulting joins CaSE - CaSE
Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) is pleased to welcome Research Consulting as its latest member organisation.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
What holds research together? Metadata. Our associate Liz Allen makes the case in this Scholarly Futures guest post: robust, connected metadata is essential infrastructure for research provenance, integrity, and trust — especially in the age of AI. Worth a read: buff.ly/KYhp7Vy
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The connective tissue of research: why metadata and descriptors matter more than ever
A guest post by Liz Allen, Associate Director at Research Consulting Ltd and Visiting Senior Research Fellow at King’s College London Policy Institute. As with all posts views are the authors own.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Last chance to join us for our webinar this afternoon at 2.00pm BST, where we will explore how greater transparency around contributor roles can strengthen research integrity, improve quality, and ensure fairer recognition. Register here to sign up for free: 👉 buff.ly/TKHbXhh
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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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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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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
How do we fairly recognise everyone who makes research possible? Join our webinar on 19 June, 2pm BST, exploring the CRediT taxonomy and more transparent contributor recognition. Sign up 👉 buff.ly/QvpWsP0htt
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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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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
In a new piece for @resprofnews.bsky.social, our founder & MD @rschrobuk.bsky.social argues that @ukri.org ending hybrid funding without backing Open Research Europe (ORE) risks the worst of both worlds: one route shut, no credible replacement in sight. Read the full piece below!
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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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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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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Looking ahead to the Oxford Journals Executive Summit at Oxford University Press. @rschrobuk.bsky.social will be joining a panel discussion on The Next Chapter: Rethinking Journals in a Changing Ecosystem, alongside society and publishing leaders from around the world.
Rob Johnson attending the Oxford Journals Executive summit on 15 April 2026
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
We're delighted to be working with @irelibrary.bsky.social to support the development of their five-year strategic plan. Over the next few months, we'll be engaging with stakeholders across Ireland's research and higher education sector to discuss IReL's direction and opportunities from 2027 onwards
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IReL to Commence Strategic Planning Process  – 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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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 · 23/03/2026
Next week, @rschrobuk.bsky.social will be attending the @uksg.bsky.social Annual Conference in Glasgow. Feel free to message him if you would like to connect during the event!
Rob Johnson, Managing Director, attending the UKSG Conference in Glasgow from 30 March.
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Knowledge Exchange @knowledgeexchange.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
How can alternative publishing practices become established as the new standard?@knowledgeexchange.bsky.social & @researchconsulting.bsky.social have explored this & similar questions in our new report Charting New Paths: The Promise of Alternative Publishing Practices.  doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
Cover of the Knowledge Exchange report Charting New Paths: The Promise of Alternative Publishing Practices
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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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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
We’re excited for the @rluk.ac.uk conference 2026 next week! @angharadroberts.bsky.social will be attending the virtual conference on 25–27 March. No in‑person meetings this time, but Angharad is happy to connect ahead of the event. Please do drop her a message if you'd like to catch up.
Angharad Roberts,  Senior Analyst, will be attending the Research Libraries UK online conference on 25-27 March 2026.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
We’ve published the latest edition of Research Consulting Insights, our quarterly roundup of developments across the research ecosystem. This issue explores the changing landscape of knowledge exchange and the latest instalment of our Meet the Team series. Read the full issue here: buff.ly/5NOUiYK
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
@dankingdk.bsky.social is at the KEUK Directors' Forum today. If you’re attending and would like to connect, send Dan a message!
Dan King, Director of Research Consulting, attending the Knowledge Exchange Directors' Forum on 11 March 2026 in Cambridge
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
We’re at Olympia for the London Book Fair 2026 today. Find @rschrobuk.bsky.social and @dylanstoran.bsky.social for a chat about publishing and scholarly communication - send them a message to arrange a meet up!
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