Open Data Week returns for 2025
The Open Research team is excited to host a vibrant series of online sessions, and an in-person ReproducibiliTea event, for this year’s Open Data Week, taking place from Monday 10 to Friday 14 November.
These sessions are designed to showcase the vital role research data plays in driving innovation and advancing knowledge. At a time when data underpins decision-making and discovery, strong data management and open data practices are more essential than ever.
Whether you're an experienced researcher or just beginning your journey, the sessions offer valuable insights to support your work and foster a more transparent, data-driven research culture.
Open Data Week is a chance to learn from experts, explore tools and resources to enhance your research, and connect with a community that shares a passion for open science.
Together, we can unlock the power of data and help propel the open science movement forward.
Open Data Week events
Welcome to Open Data Week 2025: Introduction to the Open Science Framework, Monday 10 November, 10am to 11am
We will be joined by Susi Zajitschek from the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences to explore:
- What is open data and why it matters – understand how open data underpins reproducibility, innovation, and trust in research
- Spotlight on tools and platforms – get introduced to LJMU’s open data support, data repositories, and how to find and share datasets
- Introduction to the Open Science Framework (OSF) – discover the features and benefits of OSF, including managing, preregistering, and sharing research projects
Navigating data protection in research: GDPR, collaboration, and compliance, Monday 10 November 2pm to 3pm
This session aims to showcase the diverse ways postgraduate researchers are engaging with open data and research data more broadly. We will hear from Alexandros Amorginos from the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Lucious Ofeni from School of Law and Justice Studies.
Choosing the right journal and avoiding predatory publishers, Tuesday 11 November, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Whether you're new to LJMU or simply want a refresher, this session will introduce key tools, platforms, and principles to support you in your research journey. This session explores how responsible publishing practices intersect with open research data, journal selection, and research integrity. It’s designed to help researchers make informed, ethical, and impactful publishing decisions.
Take a break for integrity - UKRIO training time, Wednesday 12 November, 11.30am to 1.30pm
Whether you're new to research integrity or just want a refresher, this informal session offers a quiet space to engage with the UKRIO training platform and reflect on best practices in research. Pop in anytime during the session – no need to stay for the full two hours.
License to Share - Open data and Creative Commons, Wednesday 12 November, 2pm to 3pm
We will hear from Taylor Campbell, Project Lead Open Science at Creative Commons and Jan Ainali, Research Analyst Open Science at Creative Commons.
In this session, we will cover how to select and apply the correct licence for different research outputs. Discuss the role of licensing and how they align with funder mandates. Share best practices when licencing datasets and more.
Research data visibility and metrics (Scopus, ORCID, DORA-aligned practices), Thursday 13 November, 10.30am to 11.30am
Whether you're looking to improve your research profile, understand responsible metrics, or simply want to make your data more discoverable, this session offers practical guidance and support.
Boost your staff profile, Thursday 13 November, 1pm to 2pm
This session will discuss how to get your research profile off to a good start, with tips and tools to sign up for, connect to and check. You’ll have the opportunity to hear about why both creating and curating your research profile over time as a PGR, researcher (and beyond) will help you to stay up to date with your research, your connections with others and help keep track of what you do.
ReproducibiliTea Pre-registration in Practice, Thursday 13 November, 3pm to 4pm, City Campus Library
Join us for a special Open Data Week edition of ReproducibiliTea, LJMU’s journal club for open research, where we’ll explore the practice and power of pre-registration. Pre-registration is a foundation of reproducible research, helping researchers clarify hypotheses, reduce bias, and increase transparency.
In this session, we’ll:
- Demystify what pre-registration is and why it matters
- Discuss different platforms and templates you can use
- Share real-world examples and experiences
- Reflect on how pre-registration supports open data and research integrity
Whether you're new to pre-registration or looking to refine your approach, this informal, discussion-led session is a great opportunity to connect with others and share ideas. We will supply the tea, coffee and biscuits, you bring your curiosity – all welcome!
Anonymisation techniques, Friday 14 November, 1pm to 2pm
In an era of open research and data sharing, protecting the privacy of individuals within datasets is more important than ever. This session explores the essential techniques and considerations for anonymising research data effectively and ethically. Whether you're working with survey responses, interview transcripts, or sensitive administrative data, anonymisation is a key step in enabling responsible data sharing while safeguarding participant confidentiality.
We will be joined by Patsy Irizar and Sam Burton from School of Psychology.
