May 2026 Open Research Digest

The May 2026 issue of the Open Research Digest is now available, bringing together the latest news, insights and opportunities for Open Research at The University of Manchester.

This month’s issue includes:

• The latest Open Research Spotlight on our Open Research Fellows, featuring Dr. Georgia Vesma’s insights on interdisciplinary collaboration and peer review challenges.
• How to participate in the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN) Conference, taking place here at the University of Manchester on 8–9 July.
• The University’s Research Culture and Environment Framework and how to apply this to support open and impactful research.
• Skills development opportunities over the summer from our My Research Essentials (MRE) programme, and how to get involved as a contributor.
• Reflections from the recent RLUK Repositories Symposium from Open Research Librarian Steve Carlton.

Check out the full issue now; be sure to subscribe to receive future issues if you haven’t already done so; and get in touch with us if you’d like to contribute to a future edition.