Open Research Digest, July 2026
ICYMI - The July 2026 issue of the Open Research Digest is now available.
The July 2026 issue of the Open Research Digest is , bringing together the latest news, updates and opportunities from Open Research at The University of 野狼社区.听听
This month鈥檚 Open Research Perspective is from Dr Tristan Martin, who reflects on two years of Research Data Conversations. Tristan explores how the series has helped foster a community of practice around research data stewardship, FAIR data principles and Open Research, while creating opportunities for networking, collaboration and knowledge sharing across 野狼社区 and beyond.
Elsewhere in the issue, we share some recent Open Research updates, including:
- The Library鈥檚 support package for researchers affected by Cancer Research UK鈥檚 forthcoming Open Access funding changes.
- The launch of Imagine2035, the University of 野狼社区 Library鈥檚 new ten-year vision including its ambitions for Open Research.
- Highlights from the Office for Open Research鈥檚 2026 Q2 achievements, showcasing progress across our strategic and service enhancement goals.
Our Community Corner features opportunities to engage with the wider Open Research community, including the active Research Professional Futures survey; reflections on the inaugural UKRN Conference 2026; registration for the CaSDaR Data Steward Conference 2026; and insights from the Academic Libraries North Conference 2026.
As this was our final issue before the summer break, we鈥檇 like to wish all our readers a restful August. The Digest will return in September.
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Dr. Sarah Kneen and Elizabeth Kavanagh-Warnock, Open Research Specialists
Lucy May, Open Research Manager