Research talk: Research assessment, the Hidden REF, and Octopus - Alex Freeman and Simon Hettrick
Release Date: 02/01/2024
A Rights Retention journey with Leeds Beckett University; what happens after a policy is published?
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In this episode, Liesl Rowe, Ellie Clement and Peter Findlay talk about rights retention policies, focusing on what needs consideration when a policy has already been published by an institution. They also explore the vital importance of institutions working together to develop the policy landscape, rights retention and the research excellence framework (REF) and the fact that senior leadership support is essential to getting a policy to work. Key discussion points include: · Institutional drivers for ensuring clarity about creator ownership ...
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Exploring Areas of Research Interest: Connecting Academia and Policy
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In this episode of Research Talk, host Tim Fellows, product manager for the UKRI funded Octopus open research publishing platform, is joined by James Canton, deputy director of public policy and engagement at the economic and social research council (ESRC), and Nicola Buckley, chair of the universities policy engagement network (UPEN) sub-committee and Associate director of the policy fellowships programme at the university of Cambridge. Together, they explore the UK government’s areas of research interest (ARI) database and its collaboration with Octopus.ac and the Government Office for...
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Navigating academia: Conversations with an early career researcher and career researcher
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In this episode of Research Talk, Emily Wild is joined by Dr. Amelia Morris and Professor Marcus Munafo to discuss the hurdles and opportunities in sharing research openly at different stages of an academic career. Amelia Morris reflects on the barriers facing early career researchers, such as the high costs of academic publishing and job insecurity, while Marcus shares how open research practices are reshaping academia and supporting emerging scholars. I Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and rethink the future of research! Show notes · ...
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REF reflections: its legacy, current impact, and future directions
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In this episode of Research Talk, Liz Bal leads a discussion on the UK's Research Excellence Framework (REF), exploring its evolution, current practices, and future directions. Steven Hill discusses the strategic needs and priorities of REF 2029, highlighting shifts towards emphasising research culture and open practices. Rachel Bruce elaborates on the impact of UKRI's open access policy and the broader implications for open research. Dr. Alex Freeman provides insights from a researcher’s perspective, emphasising the need for a more comprehensive approach to open research beyond just open...
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Research Talk: Open access monographs
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In this episode, we dive into the transformative world of open access monographs with Anna Hughes, Dr Joe Deville and Lucy Barnes. Our guests Dr. Joe Deville, Senior Lecturer at Lancaster University, and Lucy Barnes, Senior Editor and Outreach Coordinator at Open Book Publishers bring a wealth of experience in open access publishing, from managing community-led initiatives to driving policy development in Europe. They share insights on the COPIM project, which develops community-governed infrastructures for open access book publishing, and address misconceptions about open access, such as the...
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Research Talk: Octopus and the research culture landscape
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Exploring the findings from the University of Bristol's research culture report, Dr Pen-Yuan Hsing’s work on research culture, and identifying markers for change.
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Research Talk: A review of transitional agreements in the UK - Chris Banks and Stephen Curry
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Anna Vernon hosts an exploration of the recently launched review of transitional agreements with community experts Chris Banks and Professor Stephen Curry.
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Research talk: Research assessment, the Hidden REF, and Octopus - Alex Freeman and Simon Hettrick
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Emily Wild hosts a discussion on research culture and assessment with Alex Freeman, creator of Octopus, and Simon Hettrick, chair of the Hidden REF.
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Research talk: humans and machines - Ruth Ahnert
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We've reached the final episode of our "Is AI for me?" miniseries, in which Ruth Ahnert joins guest host Peter Findlay to discuss the relationship between humans and machines.
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Research talk: librarians, researchers, and collections in the age of AI - Huw Jones
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In the penultimate episode of our "Is AI for me?" miniseries, guest host Peter Findlay is joined by Huw Jones to discuss the age of artificial intelligence.
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