Open Research is fast becoming a key elements or research practices. In addition to a changing academic publishing environment it is important to make sure that, as a researcher, you understand and navigate these changes well.

The research and Scholarly Communications team in the University Library Services is here to help with your Open Research and Open Access publishing journey.

From understanding Open Research and Open Access to making sure you follow requirements set out by your funder or the REF, we can help.

In general, practicing Open Research and publishing Open Access are great ways to make your research more visible and accessible. It also addresses issues raised around reproducibility of research, as well as trust and integrity of research. As a University with a mission to be society shaping, our research should reach far and wide.

The pages of these guide are here to help you navigate and become part of the changing academic culture.

Should you need any support please get in touch: sure@sunderland.ac.uk.