Workshops

Open Access is an important consideration for all Manchester researchers. This short 30 minute workshop provides a practical introduction to Open Access publishing, explaining what Open Access is, why it matters, and the steps you can take to make your research outputs openly available. You'll learn about the different routes to Open Access, funder and institutional requirements, and the support available to help you publish with confidence.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Explain what Open Access is and the benefits to you as a researcher and to wider society.
• Distinguish between the main routes to Open Access publishing.
• Identify the most appropriate Open Access method for your research.
• Know how to ensure compliance with institutional and funder Open Access requirements.
• Understand how the Library can help you.

Intended audience

All researchers and research support staff across the University of Manchester.

How to book on

This event will take place online via Teams. Booking onto the event is essential to receive the link to join.

Further support

Talk to us online via the 24-hour Library Chat service. Alternatively, you can email us for advice or to book one-to-one appointments at uml.teachingandlearning@manchester.ac.uk.

Find out more about the workshops and online resources offered by My Research Essentials on the library webpage. Online resources related to this workshop include:

• Raising awareness of your research

Raise the visibility of your research and connect with the audiences that matter.

In this workshop, discover practical ways to promote your research through Open Access publishing, ORCID, research profiles, social media, and research data sharing. Learn how to track online attention and engagement, helping you understand the reach and influence of your work.

You'll leave this workshop with a better understanding of how to promote your research effectively, and build a professional online presence.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Explain how Open Access can increase the visibility and reach of your research.
• Use ORCID and other profile tools to showcase your research activities and receive appropriate credit for your work.
• Identify audiences for your research and appropriate channels for reaching them.
• Evaluate tools for tracking online attention, engagement and research impact.
• Develop a plan for managing and promoting your online research presence.

Intended audience

All researchers looking to extend the visibility and reach of their research.

How to book on

This event will take place online via Teams. Booking onto the event is essential to receive the link to join.

Further support

Talk to us online via the 24-hour Library Chat service. Alternatively, you can email us for advice or to book one-to-one appointments at uml.teachingandlearning@manchester.ac.uk.

Find out more about the workshops and online resources offered by My Research Essentials on the library webpage. Online resources related to this workshop include:

• Raising awareness of your research

Choosing where to publish your research can be challenging. This workshop with an expert Open Research Librarian will help you assess the credibility of journals and publishers, understand the characteristics of so-called predatory publishers, and make informed decisions about where to submit your work. Through real-world examples and practical tools, you'll learn how to evaluate journals with confidence and avoid common publishing pitfalls.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Feel confident in your ability to identify credible journals.
• Understand the motivations behind 'Predatory Publishing'.
• Understand the consequences of submitting your work to non-reputable journals.
• Spot the common characteristics of non-reputable publishers.
• Use established tools and processes to check the credibility of a journal.

Intended audience

All researchers who are new to academic publishing.

As part of this workshop we will be running an activity where a personal device (mobile phone, laptop, tablet etc.) would be useful but is not essential.

This session will take place on campus.