Open Research Week 2024

Connecting through Open Research

26 February - 1 March

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, De Montfort University and the University of Leicester have joined together to celebrate Open Research Week 2024. A series of online talks promotes the practice of openly sharing and re-using research-related materials, for both education and research. Included are a range of disciplines, research life-cycle stages and experiences. All sessions are free of charge; timings are GMT.

Links to the recordings are given in each day's section.

15:00-16:00

Introduction

Prof Dan Parsons, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

Mark Hahnel, VP of Open Research at Digital Science, Founder of Figshare

Dr Sarah Gunn, Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, local UKRN network lead, University of Leicester

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15:30-16:30 

Connecting education

Prof. Geoff Smith, Professor of Pharmaceutical Process Analytical Technology, De Montfort University

Dr Tincuta Heinzel, Textiles Senior Lecturer, Leader of Textiles Design Research Group, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

Dr Cheryl Hurkett, Lecturer in Natural Sciences, University of Leicester

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9:00-10:00

Connecting with Open Data

Dr Krzysztof Cipora, Lecturer in Mathematical Cognition & Dr Serena Rossi, Research Associate, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 

Prof. Teela Sanders, College Dean of Research & Enterprise, College of Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, University of Leicester

Dr Abiodun Egbetokun, Senior Lecturer in Business and Management, De Montfort University

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11:00-12:00

Connecting and engaging with communities

Dr Stef de Sabbata, Associate Professor of Geographical Information Science, University of Leicester

Dr Nadia Svirydzenka, Associate Professor/Reader in Culture, Identity, and Mental Health, Deputy Director Mary Seacole Research Centre, De Montfort University

Prof. Amanda Daley, Professor of Behavioural Medicine, Director of the Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour (CLiMB), º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

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11:30-12:30 

Connecting with Research Culture

Prof. Gabriel Egan, Director of the Centre for Textual Studies, De Montfort University

Dr Tina Byrom, Head of Enhanced Academic Practice, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

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ORW 2024 organising team

Lara Skelly, Open Research Manager, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
Mandy Thomas, Research Governance Officer – Open Research, De Montfort University
Alan Cope, Repository Officer, Library and Student Services, De Montfort University
Laurian Williamson, Associate Director and Head of Research Services, University of Leicester