Open Research Forum on Open Publishing and Research Excellence, 12 Dec. 2024

We invite you to the next Open Research Forum, "Advancing Research Excellence through Open Publishing: Impact, Quality, and Responsible Practices," on 12 December at the University of Galway.

Schedule

Date: Thursday, 12 December 2024

Time: 12:00-13:00, followed by a light lunch

Location: THB-G010 Seminar Room, University of Galway

Registration: For catering purposes 

Agenda 

12:00-12:05: Opening – Monica Crump, University Librarian

12:05–12:20: Keynote – "Sustainable Open Research Infrastructure", Dr. Lai Ma, Associate Professor, School of Information and Communication Studies, UCD 

12:20–12:30: Research Excellence and Responsible Assessment – Prof. Dónal Leech, Dean of Graduate Studies 

12:30–12:40: Open Publishing Future Vision – Dr. Cillian Joy, Head of Open and Digital Research, Library

12:40–13:00: Q&R 

13:00–14:00: Lunch

Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Lai Ma, Associate Professor at the School of Information and Communication Studies at University College Dublin. Dr. Ma will explore the critical role of open publishing in advancing research excellence while addressing the challenges of maintaining impact and quality. 

With Ireland’s funders increasingly requiring open access through policies aligned with global movements such as cOAlition S, this forum will focus on how responsible open publishing practices can enhance the visibility and citation of research, thereby achieving institutional goals of excellence.

This forum allows research leaders to talk about open publishing as a key factor in improving research outcomes while safeguarding quality. Participants will discuss how to align publishing practices with funder policies, promote responsible research assessment, and combat predatory journals by encouraging researchers to publish in and review for reputable outlets.

Key themes include the alignment of open publishing with government policy, particularly the National Open Research Framework (NORF), which promotes a culture of open research across Ireland. The event will also suggest practical routes to open publishing and local initiatives like Responsible Assessment, ensuring research outputs meet the highest standards.

More information

Please register here for catering purposes, particularly if you have any dietary requirements.

If you have any queries, please contact Dr. Jen Smith, Open Research Librarian.