Global initiatives to improve research publishing
By joining global movements to reform research assessment, protect access to information, and accelerate the transition to open publishing, the University of Galway is contributing to a more equitable, sustainable publishing ecosystem. The University of Galway joined the Irish National Chapter of the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment, CoARA , in 2024. The four core commitments of CoARA are as follows: Recognise diverse contributions to research Base research assessment primarily on qualitative evaluation Abandon inappropriate uses of journal- and metric-based evaluation Avoid the use of rankings of research organisations in research assessment The National Chapter provides a platform for Irish members of CoARA to exchange knowledge and mutual learning on issues that are specific to Ireland, such as peer review processes, revision of promotion criteria, adoption of DORA and/or other statements on the responsible use of...