Open research (also known as open science) means conducting and sharing research in ways that enable transparency, accessibility, equity and reproducibility. Whilst the methods and processes of open research vary between disciplines; individual researchers, the research system and society can benefit from open research practices.

Although everyone working in research can benefit from learning open research skills at any time, there can be times in the process of a research project where the open research courses and support offered at Imperial might be especially relevant. You might also find this guidance useful when deciding which course to attend next.

Keep up to date with Imperial open research community:

• Refer to the Scholarly Communications Training and events page or follow OA Imperial on Twitter
• Subscribe to the Imperial Open Research Newsletter for a bimonthly roundup of news, research and events for all Imperial staff and students interested in open research
• Join the Imperial RIOT Science Club chapter for seminars and conferences that promote skills for Reproducible, Interpretable, Open and Transparent science and be part of the national RIOT Science Club community
• Join the Imperial Research Software Community’s mailing list and Slack workspace
• Check out the UK Reproducibility Network’s community resources and events