@researchconsulting.bsky.social worked with KEUK to evaluate Research England's pilot programme for shared TTO services. The report and outcomes from this work have now been published by Research England. Find out more below! buff.ly/MXVA6i0

In a new piece for @resprofnews.bsky.social, our founder & MD @rschrobuk.bsky.social argues that @ukri.org ending hybrid funding without backing Open Research Europe (ORE) risks the worst of both worlds: one route shut, no credible replacement in sight. Read the full piece below!

@rschrobuk.bsky.social will be delivering the keynote at Publisherspeak UK 2026! He'll be exploring AI Governance in Publishing, and how the sector is moving from policy to practice. Free for publishers → buff.ly/AIjTKyu

Global article output has tripled since 2004. OA share has stalled at ~two-thirds. That's the squeeze every consortium now faces — and the backdrop to our new landscape analysis for the Irish Research eLibrary (IReL). irel.ie/irel-landsca...

I look forward to running this webinar with the Forum for Open Research in MENA on 12 May! Find the event’s description and registration link below. 👇🏼

Our latest blog post explores the findings of a strategic review of OA publishing models for health and care research in Wales. We compare and contrast four strategic pathways, including maintaining current practice or creating an NHS Wales repository, a Diamond OA Journal, or a Diamond OA Press.

Looking ahead to the Oxford Journals Executive Summit at Oxford University Press. @rschrobuk.bsky.social will be joining a panel discussion on The Next Chapter: Rethinking Journals in a Changing Ecosystem, alongside society and publishing leaders from around the world.

We're delighted to be working with @irelibrary.bsky.social to support the development of their five-year strategic plan. Over the next few months, we'll be engaging with stakeholders across Ireland's research and higher education sector to discuss IReL's direction and opportunities from 2027 onwards

Good morning from Glasgow! The @uksg.bsky.social 2026 conference is officially underway. @rschrobuk.bsky.social is attending, and looking forward to hearing fresh perspectives from across the research community. If fancy a quick conversation between sessions, feel free to connect.

Today, @rschrobuk.bsky.social is at @cern.bsky.social for the official launch of the next phase of Open Research Europe. The event brings together funders and research organisations to mark ORE’s transition into a collectively funded publishing platform. We look forward to hearing more!

Next week, @rschrobuk.bsky.social will be attending the @uksg.bsky.social Annual Conference in Glasgow. Feel free to message him if you would like to connect during the event!

How can alternative publishing practices become established as the new [email protected] & @researchconsulting.bsky.social have explored this & similar questions in our new report Charting New Paths: The Promise of Alternative Publishing Practices.  doi.org/10.5281/zeno...

@rschrobuk.bsky.social will be attending @cern.bsky.social for the official launch of the new phase of Open Research Europe, collectively funded by the @ec.europa.eu, national funders and research organisations. The event takes place on 27 March 2026 at the CERN Globe, Geneva.

We’re excited for the @rluk.ac.uk conference 2026 next week! @angharadroberts.bsky.social will be attending the virtual conference on 25–27 March. No in‑person meetings this time, but Angharad is happy to connect ahead of the event. Please do drop her a message if you'd like to catch up.

We’ve published the latest edition of Research Consulting Insights, our quarterly roundup of developments across the research ecosystem. This issue explores the changing landscape of knowledge exchange and the latest instalment of our Meet the Team series. Read the full issue here: buff.ly/5NOUiYK

@dankingdk.bsky.social is at the KEUK Directors' Forum today. If you’re attending and would like to connect, send Dan a message!

We’re at Olympia for the London Book Fair 2026 today. Find @rschrobuk.bsky.social and @dylanstoran.bsky.social for a chat about publishing and scholarly communication - send them a message to arrange a meet up!

The next issue of Research Consulting Insights is coming soon. Drawing on live projects and sector conversations, we'll bring together shifting pressures in knowledge exchange, research integrity, open access, AI and more. Sign up to receive it in your inbox👉 buff.ly/yTcFpJn

We’re getting ready for the Knowledge Exchange UK Director’s Forum next week. Our Director @dankingdk.bsky.social will be joining senior leaders from across the sector at the event. If you're planning to be there and would like to catch up, get in touch with Dan!

Heading to London Book Fair? So are @rschrobuk.bsky.social and @dylanstoran.bsky.social. This is one of the biggest gatherings for publishers, rights professionals, and innovators - our colleagues will be on‑site, meeting with partners old and new. Drop us a message if you'd like to meet up!

@dankingdk.bsky.social is attending the Knowledge Exchange UK Spin-out Symposium today, exploring how universities can better support spin-outs from idea to scale. Get in touch with Dan to have a chat about knowledge exchange, commercialisation pathways and research-driven innovation. #KEUK

The Research to Reader Conference kicks off today! @rschrobuk.bsky.social is attending today and tomorrow, joining discussions on research, publishing and scholarly communication. We are looking forward to great conversations - do get in touch with Rob if you would like to connect during the event.

Are OA agreements just procurement with better optics or instruments of cultural change? Rich discussion in Research Information featuring our MD @rschrobuk.bsky.social with @jisc.bsky.social, @zbmed.bsky.social & Karger on participation, integrity & what "value" really means now.

We’re looking ahead to the Knowledge Exchange UK Spin-out Symposium on 25 February. @dankingdk.bsky.social will be attending and joining conversations on knowledge exchange, spin-outs, and research commercialisation. #KnowledgeExchange #KEUK

Heading to @r2rconf.bsky.social on 24–25 February? So is our colleague @rschrobuk.bsky.social! Come find us for a chat about scholarly communication and research publishing, or get in touch with Rob to schedule a catch-up during the event.

Pleased to be working with @r4lpartnership.bsky.social on a Financial Sustainability Review to help shape their 2028–2032 strategy. We'll be speaking with publishers, UN agencies and librarians over the coming months, building on our previous work with R4L in 2019–2020. 🔗

Fresh insights from @chashub.bsky.social Conference Asia, where RC Associate Claire Hao examined how global knowledge systems look from Asian institutional realities. Core question: how do systems designed for abundance adapt to rapid growth + structural inequity? #chsconf2025

Our colleague @rschrobuk.bsky.social is attending the @amrc-uk.bsky.social Medical Research Charities Showcase 2026 today at the House of Commons. This event brings together AMRC member charities to tell the collective story of the sector to an audience of MPs and Peers.

We’re delighted to welcome Libby Thorneloe to the team as our newest Associate Consultant. Libby brings a strong life sciences background and expertise that will add real depth to our work. We’re excited to have her on board, learn more about her here: www.research-consulting.com/meet-our-new...

We’re delighted to highlight that our associate Claire Hao will be attending the @chashub.bsky.social Asia Conference at the end of January. If you’d like to connect or meet up during the event, get in touch!

It’s great to be in the room as Caroline Sutton announces the release of STM’s latest report on research integrity. It was a pleasure to support the STM Research Integrity Committee in painting a picture of publisher efforts in this fast-evolving area. s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/stm.offloadm...

Our colleague @drachiarelli.bsky.social is at APE 2026 in Berlin today, exploring AI in publishing, research integrity, and the future of open science. Get in touch if you would like to connect with him! #APE2026 #AcademicPublishing #ScholarlyCommunication #BISP

Our colleague @drachiarelli.bsky.social will be attending APE 2026 in Berlin next week. Looking forward to discussions on academic publishing and connecting with industry leaders. If you’d like to connect during the event, get in touch! #APE2026 #AcademicPublishing #ScholarlyCommunication

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Research Consulting! We look forward to working together in 2026.

We have been reflecting on an exciting 2025 for Research Consulting - here's our end of year review. Huge gratitude to our clients, associates and everyone who participated in our consultations! www.research-consulting.com/looking-back...

We have been supporting the Global Biodata Coalition on a new impact case study series — revealing how biodata quietly powers everything from health and food to biodiversity. Explore the full series here! buff.ly/eFQb63V #ResearchData #OpenScience #ResearchImpact

Our colleague @rschrobuk.bsky.social is in London for the @universities-uk.bsky.social Research and Innovation Conference. If you’re there, come and say hello or message Rob to meet up.

Our colleague @rschrobuk.bsky.social is at BMA House, London, for the @stmassoc.bsky.social Innovator Fair. If you’re there, too, come and say hello or message Rob to meet up! #stminlondon #ResearchIntegrity

We’ve published the first edition of Research Consulting Insights, our new quarterly roundup including updates on recent projects and studies, and a profile of our colleague Angharad Roberts. Read the full issue here: buff.ly/IvaYVLp

Our colleague, @dylanstoran.bsky.social will be heading to @stmassoc.bsky.social Integrity Day next week, where the focus is on building tomorrow’s research integrity framework. If you’re attending, let’s connect! #ResearchIntegrity #AcademicPublishing #Publishing #stminlondon

Our colleague @rschrobuk.bsky.social will be at the @stmassoc.bsky.social Innovator Fair in London on 9 December. This year’s theme, explores cutting-edge solutions shaping scholarly publishing. If you’re attending, drop Rob a message to connect and share ideas! #stminlondon #ResearchIntegrity

Looking forward to @uksg.bsky.social Forum! Our founder and Managing Director @rschrobuk.bsky.social will be attending the @uksg.bsky.social Forum in Brighton on 3 December. If you’re planning to be there, let’s connect! Drop Rob a message to arrange a catch-up. #UKSGForum #KnowledgeSharing

📍 We’re at PRISM today! @dankingdk.bsky.social and @angharadroberts.bsky.social are at the PRISM Conference at the @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social. If you’re attending, come and say hello or message Dan or Angharad to meet up. Let’s make the most of this opportunity to share ideas! #PRISMConference

Our work gives us a front-row seat to how research is changing — in universities, publishing, funding, and policy. We’re starting a new mailing list to share updates and insights and stay connected with colleagues across the research ecosystem. Sign up here to stay in touch 👉 buff.ly/8Z0nZt7

Today’s the day! Our colleague @dylanstoran.bsky.social is at the Partnering for Innovation and Impact event at @tcddublin.bsky.social, hosted by UIIN. If you're attending, make sure to say hello. #UIINForum #InnovationAndImpact #UniversityIndustryPartnerships #ImpactThroughPartnership

Our colleagues @dankingdk.bsky.social and @angharadroberts.bsky.social will be attending the PRISM Conference at the @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social on 19 November. If you’re going to be there too, we’d love to connect. Drop Dan or Angharad a message to arrange a catch-up. #PRISMConference

Our colleague @dylanstoran.bsky.social will be attending the Partnering for Innovation and Impact event at @tcddublin.bsky.social hosted by UIIN. If you're attending too, be sure to stop by and connect. #UniversityIndustryPartnerships #CollaborativeInnovation #ImpactThroughCollaboration

Our work spans every corner of the research ecosystem - from universities and funders to societies and publishers. Explore our new sector pages to see how we help organisations strengthen research strategy, systems and impact buff.ly/0RvX2fC #ResearchManagement #OpenResearch #ScholarlyComms

Our colleague Liz Allen will be attending the @chashub.bsky.social Conference this week. If you're there too, don’t miss the chance to connect—Liz would love to chat about all things scholarly communication and beyond. #CharlestonConference #chasconf2025

Our colleague, Liz Allen, will be at the @chashub.bsky.social conference 2025 next week. Feel free to drop a line to catch up. #CharlestonConference #chasconf2025