June 2026 Open Research Digest
The June 2026 issue of the Open Research digest is now available
The June 2026 issue of the Open Research Digest is , sharing the latest news from the world of Open Research at The University of Manchester, and opportunities to get involved.
This month鈥檚 Open Research Perspective is contributed by Dr James Bird (Research IT), who explores how Electronic Research Notebooks (ERNs) can support more trustworthy, FAIR and impactful research, and considers their role within the wider research lifecycle.
Elsewhere in the issue, you can read about:
- The OOR鈥檚 contribution to 91直播鈥檚 THE Sustainability Impact Ranking;
- The impact of ten years of the Library鈥檚 Open Access Gateway;
- New resources on data citation and FAIR data practices;
- Your final chance to register for the .
Our Community Corner highlights opportunities to engage with Open Research across the University, including conference reflections, training and networking events, and our summer programme.
- Read the full to explore all the updates and find out how to get involved.
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Dr. Sarah Kneen and Elizabeth Kavanagh-Warnock, Open Research Specialists
Lucy May, Open Research Manager