Open Research Workshops
Join our open research workshops to enhance your skills, manage research data, and publish your work. Book now for tailored training sessions.
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We offer a wide range of training sessions to help you.
- Choose where to publish open access
- Develop your academic profile
- Get set up with ORCID
- Manage your research data
- Use our repositories USIR and Figshare
All workshops are bookable through Advantage by clicking on the workshop title. We can also provide bespoke training to groups or individuals – email Library-research@salford.ac.uk to request a 1:1 appointment or arrange a training session.
Publishing your research
Publishing your work as open access: an editor’s perspective (Open Library of Humanities)
Starts: 12 Nov 2025, 2:30 pmFinishes: 12 Nov 2025, 3:00 pmRemaining places: 14Publishing your work as open access: an editor’s perspective - Dr Rose Harris-Birtill, Editorial Director, Open Library of HumanitiesExploring open peer review with F1000
Starts: 18 Nov 2025, 2:00 pmFinishes: 18 Nov 2025, 3:00 pmRemaining places: 14Learn about the publisher F1000's transparent approach to peer review and evaluate some real-world examples of open reportsPower hour of reading
Starts: 20 Nov 2025, 10:00 amFinishes: 20 Nov 2025, 11:00 amRemaining places: 38Empowering researchers to protect time for their reading – one hour at a timeCrafting Journal Articles from Academic Research with Sage
Starts: 20 Nov 2025, 3:00 pmFinishes: 20 Nov 2025, 4:30 pmRemaining places: 60Learn how to write for academic journals with expert guidance and tips from the Sage publishing teamDeveloping your researcher identity - ORCID
Starts: 26 Nov 2025, 12:00 pmFinishes: 26 Nov 2025, 1:00 pmRemaining places: 2ORCID (Open Research and Contributor ID) is a unique identifier for researchers. It distinguishes you from other researchers, provides a research record that can be used throughout your career and ensures that you get credit for your research. THIS IS A HYBRID SESSION - YOU CAN JOIN ONLINE OR ATTEND IN PERSON AT MAXWELL 824Demystifying Academic Writing
Starts: 26 Nov 2025, 1:30 pmFinishes: 26 Nov 2025, 4:30 pmVenue: Online - link will be circulated closer to the event.Remaining places: 1Through guided discussion, practical exercises, and paired activities that involve giving feedback, this workshop will help you address both the micro and macro aspects of writing for an academic audience.Power hour of writing
Starts: 27 Nov 2025, 10:00 amFinishes: 27 Nov 2025, 11:00 amRemaining places: 35Empowering researchers to protect time for their writing – one hour at a timePower hour of reading
Starts: 16 Dec 2025, 10:00 amFinishes: 16 Dec 2025, 11:00 amRemaining places: 49Empowering researchers to protect time for their reading – one hour at a timePower hour of writing
Starts: 18 Dec 2025, 10:00 amFinishes: 18 Dec 2025, 11:00 amRemaining places: 47Empowering researchers to protect time for their writing – one hour at a timeOpen Access Publishing
Starts: 19 Feb 2026, 12:00 pmFinishes: 19 Feb 2026, 1:00 pmRemaining places: 37Learn about the benefits of open access and find out how to publish open access. This workshop will be delivered online.
Research Data Management
Writing a Data Management Plan (DMP)
Starts: 11 Nov 2025, 12:00 pmFinishes: 11 Nov 2025, 1:00 pmRemaining places: 10Learn how to create an effective data management plan (DMP) using a simple online tool and ensure you comply with funder and University policies. This workshop will be delivered online.Managing your research data
Starts: 12 Feb 2026, 11:00 amFinishes: 12 Feb 2026, 12:00 pmRemaining places: 46Learn how to manage your data throughout the lifecycle of your research project and comply with University, funder and publisher data policies. This workshop will be delivered online.Writing a Data Management Plan (DMP)
Starts: 24 Feb 2026, 12:00 pmFinishes: 24 Feb 2026, 1:00 pmRemaining places: 46Learn how to create an effective data management plan (DMP) using a simple online tool and ensure you comply with funder and University policies. This workshop will be delivered online.