Open Research Working Group
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s Open Research Working Group was established in 2020 to bring together staff across the University to support staff and students to embed open research within their work, and foster a culture of openness and transparency in scholarly research, while upholding the highest standards of research integrity.
The working group aims to:
- provide guidance and training on Open Research for all disciplines and career stages
- promote recognition of Open Research practices and advocacy
- share best practices and innovations in Open Research
- promote adherence to principles across Brunel
We currently have over 40 members comprising of academics and professional services staff from across the University. Brunel is also a Local Network member of the recognising Brunel's commitment to promoting Open Research. Dr Emma Norris, Division of Global Public Health is the Local Network Lead for Brunel’s Open Research Working Group.
This page provides a summary of activities led by Brunel’s Open Research Working Group. Our open research champions are listed below.
Open Research Champions
The University has established a group of Open Research Champions in July 2024, comprising academic staff who advocate and facilitate open research at department level. Our Open Research Champions provide department-specific training and one-to-one support on how to engage with open research practices.
Our current Open Research Champions by college and department, are listed alphabetically by surname, below. Staff from departments without a current Open Research Champion are very welcome to apply. Please contact the Local Network Lead, Dr Emma Norris to discuss.
College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences (CBASS)
Arts and Humanities:
- Dr Mariza Dima
- Dr Matilde Rosina
Economics and Finance:
Social and Political Sciences:
- Dr Ayushman Bhagat
- Dr Manu Savani
- Dr Steven Wagner
College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences (CEDPS)
Brunel Design School:
- Professor Marios Angelides
Civil and Environmental Engineering:
Chemical Engineering:
Computer Science:
- Dr Nour Ali
- Dr Valeriia Haberland
College of Health, Medical and Life Sciences (CHMLS)
Health Sciences:
Life Sciences:
- Dr Adam Bruton
- Dr Denise Ragusa
Open Research Awards
Brunel’s biennial Open Research Awards recognise advances to Open Research practice and advocacy across the University.
2024 Open Research Award winners
- Dr Adam Bruton – Department of Life Sciences (CHMLS)
- Dr Alessio Franconi (CEDPS: now Royal College of Art)
- Dr Amanda Lanzillo – Department of Social and Political Sciences (CBASS)
- Dr Bianca de Haan – Department of Life Sciences (CHMLS)
- Dr Denise Ragusa – Life Sciences (CHMLS)
- Dr Giuseppe Destefanis – Computer Science (CEDPS)
- Dr Mariza Dima – Arts and Humanities (CBASS) & Dr Damon Daylamani-Zad – Electronic and Electrical Engineering (CEDPS) (Joint Award)
- Dr Neil O’Connell – Department of Health Sciences (CHMLS)
- Dr Nour Ali – Department of Computer Science (CEDPS)
Presentation slides from the 2024 winners are available.
2022 Open Research Award winners
- Dr Adam Lewis and Dr Elmar Kal – Physiotherapy (CHMLS)
- Dr Edward Smith – Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (CEDPS)
- Dr Isabel Sassoon – Computer Science (CEDPS)
- Dr Manu Savani – Politics & History (CBASS)
Dr Mohammed Elsouri – Brunel Design School (CEDPS)
- Dr Neil O’Connell – Physiotherapy (CHMLS)