About the Office for Open Research and Scholarship

Overview

Led by the Library, the Office for Open Research and Scholarship is a new cross-University partnership between the Research Practice Lead, the academic-led Open Research Working Group, and colleagues in Research Partnerships and Innovation, and Research IT.

Building on the University's commitment to open research in the University statement on Open Research, the creation of the Office for Open Research and Scholarship affirms the high priority Sheffield places on open research and scholarship and the University's intention to transform practices. 

From September 2024, the Office will lead on key open research initiatives aligned with the new Research Culture Position Paper and Action Plan (2023-2029). Working in liaison with the University’s five Faculties, the Office will strategically enhance and develop the University's support, guidance, policy, and platforms for open research and scholarship. 

By accelerating the realisation of an open research culture, we will enhance the quality, integrity, and public benefit of Sheffield’s research.

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Key functions

The four key functions of the Office for Open Research and Scholarship are:

• to provide a central web-based access point for open research expertise and support;
• to provide a coordinated and strategic approach to the development of open research policy, platforms, initiatives, and support;
• to facilitate and support academic-led communities of practice across the University; and
• to champion and foster open research locally and nationally.

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Governance

Co-Chairs

Professor Tom Stafford, Institutional Research Practice Lead

Anna Grigson, Associate Director, Digital Strategies, Research & Engagement, University Library

Operational Lead

Dr Holly Ranger, Head of Open Research, University Library

Reporting

The Office for Open Research and Scholarship reports to and is advised by the University Open Research Advisory Group (ORAG).

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Contact us

Email: library@sheffield.ac.uk