For the latest instalment in our Spotlight series, we spoke with @banazjalil.bsky.social Throughout her career to date, Banaz has contributed significantly to the engagement with #OpenResearch practices, across the #UCL community and beyond. Read about her brilliant work: buff.ly/ASmHrP1

The UKRN Conference 2026 is open for registration! Join us in Manchester, 8–9 July, for keynotes from Stian Westlake & Charlotte Pennington, sessions from UKRN groups, and contributions from the community. Early Bird fees close 15 May. Register: www.conference.ukrn.org

New global review out now! We mapped 100+ Open Research resources (2012–2025) to understand how OR, Open Science, and Responsible Researcher Assessment are evolving. www.ukrn.org/2026/03/04/n...

Science minister Patrick Vallance has warned that “curiosity-driven” research is one of the “easiest” areas for governments to cut, but stressed it must be “protected and grown” alongside improving the UK’s applied research base #Metascience2025 www.timeshighereducation.com/news/basic-r...