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Rob Johnson

@rschrobuk.bsky.social
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Managing Director at Research Consulting. I help universities, funders, publishers and not-for-profits manage, disseminate and deliver impact from research.

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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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Rob Johnson @rschrobuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
@uksg.bsky.social turns 50 in 2027 and we're taking it on the road with half-day regional events, hosted by members. We still need hosts in Wales, the South West, the North of England and Northern Ireland- express interest here: www.uksg.org/uksg-at-50/u...
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Lisa Schiff @lschiff.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's #DefendResearch conversation with @rschrobuk.bsky.social and @alicemeadows.bsky.social "From Anecdote to Evidence: Mapping the Impact of US Government Censorship on Public Health" There is still time to register! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #censorship
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: From Anecdote to Evidence: Mapping the Impact of US Government Censorship on Public Health Research. After registering, you will receive a confirmation emai...
Since January 2025, public health and epidemiology research in the United States has faced funding withdrawals, data removal, and institutional pressure — but the evidence has so far remained largely ...
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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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alicemeadows.bsky.social @alicemeadows.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Please join us! @rschrobuk.bsky.social will share the great work the @researchconsulting.bsky.social team is doing to map the aggregated impact of US govt #censorship on #PublicHealth & #Epidemiology #DefendResearch
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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 · 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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LSE Impact @lseimpactblog.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
💥New | New rules for federal research grants will limit their reach and leave US research isolated ✍️ @rschrobuk.bsky.social #ResearchFunding #AcademicSky #SciComms
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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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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Hurrah - all attendees for #UKSG2026 can now access the presentations from the conference! Please check your email inbox for details on how. For non-delegates there is a small fee - details here: dub.sh/B0IfXuv Our thanks to our friends at Underline for their support
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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 · 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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Tasha Mellins-Cohen @tashamc.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
After a fab day in London with @uksg.bsky.social, it's about time I share the call for topics for the 2027 (!) conference. 2027 is our 50th anniversary and we've got cracking plans to make the conference better than ever, so get your skates on and submit a proposal! www.uksg.org/annualconfer...
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UKSG 2027 Call for Topics Submission Form - UKSG
We are pleased to announce that the UKSG in-person conference is scheduled to take place from 5th – 7th April at the SEC in Glasgow, UK. Like many conferences, we […]
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Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
University of Nottingham drops five publishing deals. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
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University of Nottingham drops five publishing deals - Research Professional News
Latest cost-saving move by cash-strapped institution comes amid wider retreat from major publishing agreements
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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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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 · 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 · 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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Lou Peck @loupeck.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
This is an excellent read/listen - @isaliba.bsky.social, part of Scholars At Risk, is an Academic Freedom Consultant as well as his other affiliations and projects. This forms the foundation for another to follow with lessons learned on how we can better protect researchers. PLEASE READ/LISTEN/SHARE
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Rob Johnson @rschrobuk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Our "Networking for Imposters" #UKSG2026 session with @becky-hill.bsky.social & @hannahcrago.bsky.social is for anyone who's ever walked into a conference and immediately looked for the exit. 🗓 Mon 30 March, 4pm & Wed 1 April, 10am uksg.org/events/conference26/ #Networking #ImposterSyndrome
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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
We have a splendid list of candidates standing for election as a Trustee this year - thank you to all of them! If you are a voter, please look out for the email! Candidate details here: dub.sh/sjRhVcz
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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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Danny Kingsley @dannykay68.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
MISDIRECTION - a story about India's choice to spend the equivalent of its research budget on subscription costs to commercial publishers. Some public institutions don't have reliable internet - meaning many academics can't access the articles researchonresearchinstitute.substack.com/p/why-metasc...
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Why metascience matters
A story of India’s misplaced investment priorities in R&D
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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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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Countdown is on - just 9 days left to register for #UKSG2026. Everyone can learn something from the programme and everyone can benefit from the unique opportunity to build relationships with people across the information community. Register now! www.uksg.org/events/confe... @uksg.bsky.social
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Rob Johnson @rschrobuk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Research systems are under pressure from multiple directions at once. Knowledge exchange, research infrastructure, open access, global participation - these aren't separate trends. To find out more sign up for our next newsletter, incoming next week: www.research-consulting.com/newsletter/
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Sign up for insights and updates from Research Consulting.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
The Research to Reader Conference kicks off today! @rschrobuk.bsky.social is attending today and tomorrow, joining discussions on research, publishing and scholarly communication. We are looking forward to great conversations - do get in touch with Rob if you would like to connect during the event.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Are OA agreements just procurement with better optics or instruments of cultural change? Rich discussion in Research Information featuring our MD @rschrobuk.bsky.social with @jisc.bsky.social, @zbmed.bsky.social & Karger on participation, integrity & what "value" really means now.
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From price to principles - Research Information
Francesca Brazzorotto of Karger Publishers explains why open access agreements are no longer just about access
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Heading to @r2rconf.bsky.social on 24–25 February? So is our colleague @rschrobuk.bsky.social! Come find us for a chat about scholarly communication and research publishing, or get in touch with Rob to schedule a catch-up during the event.
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LSE Impact @lseimpactblog.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
👀ICYMI: "We’re losing one of the few sources of comparable cross-funder data just as we’re building up the capability to analyse and interpret it." @rschrobuk.bsky.social #Metascience #ResearchFunding #ResearchFish
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So long, and thanks for all the Researchfish - LSE Impact
Rob Johnson reflects on the demise of a platform that united the UK research community in one thing: complaining about it.
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LSE Impact @lseimpactblog.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
💥New | @rschrobuk.bsky.social reflects on the demise of a platform that united the UK research community in one thing: complaining about it. #ResearchFish #AcademicSky #ResearchFunding
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So long, and thanks for all the Researchfish - LSE Impact
Rob Johnson reflects on the demise of a platform that united the UK research community in one thing: complaining about it.
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Rob Johnson @rschrobuk.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Three Pillars, One Mission: What Medical Research Charities Need to Thrive. Here are my reflections from Tuesday's @amrc-uk.bsky.social Charity Showcase at the House of Commons. www.linkedin.com/pulse/three-...
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Three Pillars, One Mission: What Medical Research Charities Need to Thrive
Reflections from the Medical Research Charity Showcase The House of Commons Terrace Pavilion provided a striking backdrop for Tuesday's AMRC Parliamentary Showcase - a gathering that brought together ...
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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
It’s great to be in the room as Caroline Sutton announces the release of STM’s latest report on research integrity. It was a pleasure to support the STM Research Integrity Committee in painting a picture of publisher efforts in this fast-evolving area. s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/stm.offloadm...
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Rob Johnson @rschrobuk.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Check out my summary of this morning's announcements from Prof Jessica Corner and Sir Patrick Vallance on #REF2029 www.linkedin.com/pulse/ref-20...
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REF 2029 Is Back on Track: Key Announcements from the UK's Research Leaders
Professor Dame Jessica Corner, Executive Chair of Research England, and Lord Patrick Vallance, Minister of State for Science, set out the future direction for UK research assessment and funding at UUK...
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Rob Johnson @rschrobuk.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
The #REF2029 weightings are now confirmed, with 55% for contributions to knowledge and understanding, PCE renamed strategy, people and research environment reduced to 20%, and 25% for engagement and impact
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Our colleague @rschrobuk.bsky.social is at BMA House, London, for the @stmassoc.bsky.social Innovator Fair. If you’re there, too, come and say hello or message Rob to meet up! #stminlondon #ResearchIntegrity
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Rob Johnson @rschrobuk.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
If you missed yesterday's #UKSGForum2025 in Brighton then fear not, I have pulled together some of the highlights in the post below! www.linkedin.com/pulse/unlock...
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Unlocking the Power of Community: Reflections on the UKSG Forum 2025
When budgets are constrained, community becomes the essential resource. Yesterday I spent the day in Brighton for the UKSG Forum, one of my favourite events in the scholarly communications calendar.
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Rob Johnson @rschrobuk.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
What does good look like in AI adoption for a university? Great overview at #UKSGForum2025 from @mark-h-cymru.bsky.social
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Rob Johnson @rschrobuk.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Great to be in Brighton for #UKSGForum2025 today!
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Andrew Mackenzie @awmackenzie.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
A really insightful launch of @ncub.bsky.social State of the Relationship report today.
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CNRS @cnrs.fr · 01/12/2025
From January 1st 2026, the CNRS will cut access to one of the largest commercial bibliometric databases, Clarivate Analytics' Web of Science, along with the Core Collection and Journal Citation Reports.
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The CNRS is breaking free from the Web of Science
From January 1st 2026, the CNRS will cut access to one of the largest commercial bibliometric databases, Clarivate Analytics'
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Rob Johnson @rschrobuk.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
The @uksg.bsky.social Forum 2025 is happening on 3 December at The Brighton Centre, bringing together librarians, publishers & info professionals. Free for UKSG members | Still time to register! uksg.org/events/forum2025/ #UKSGForum2025 #ScholarlyComms #AcademicLibraries
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Katie Fraser @katie-fraser.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
It was a pleasure to work with colleagues from the @openbookcollective.bsky.social, @rschrobuk.bsky.social and colleagues to help review and understand options for OBC's financial sustainability. OBC share more about this analysis from @researchconsulting.bsky.social in their annual report.
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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
@rschrobuk.bsky.social will be speaking at the @stmassoc.bsky.social ECPC webinar this afternoon at 3pm. If you haven’t booked your place yet, there’s still time. buff.ly/Euf67S2
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
This Is Fascism
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Rob Johnson @rschrobuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Great to to see @openbookcollective.bsky.social’s annual report referencing our recent work for them on financial sustainability
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