Topic: Research: Engagement and impact
Who owns our knowledge?
At the start of International Open Access Week, Gordon McQueen, Open Access Librarian in Libraries and Learning Resources, reflects on the legacy of commercial academic publishing and the importance of reclaiming control over scholarly knowledge. It encourages you to think about how you can reclaim control over your work through open access initiatives.
Developing the Whole Academic: Teaching and Research in Tandem
In the first of our in-depth posts in our new home, Jamie Morris, Principal Educational Developer in the Educational Development Team, explores how postgraduate researchers who teach can benefit from viewing teaching as a scholarly, research-informed practice. This approach can unlock new opportunities for professional growth, confidence, and career development.
Peer Review: open and evolving
This week, 15-19 September 2025, is Peer Review Week. In this post, Judith Hegenbarth, Head of Research Skills, explores the evolving landscape of peer review and its significance for researchers. From traditional practices to open peer review and the growing role of AI, this post offers an overview of what peer review means today.