Our latest blog post explores the findings of a strategic review of OA publishing models for health and care research in Wales. We compare and contrast four strategic pathways, including maintaining current practice or creating an NHS Wales repository, a Diamond OA Journal, or a Diamond OA Press.
Rob Johnson attending the Oxford Journals Executive summit on 15 April 2026
Looking ahead to the Oxford Journals Executive Summit at Oxford University Press.
@rschrobuk.bsky.social will be joining a panel discussion on The Next Chapter: Rethinking Journals in a Changing Ecosystem, alongside society and publishing leaders from around the world.
We're delighted to be working with @irelibrary.bsky.social to support the development of their five-year strategic plan. Over the next few months, we'll be engaging with stakeholders across Ireland's research and higher education sector to discuss IReL's direction and opportunities from 2027 onwards
Rob Johnson, Managing Director attending the UKSG Conference in Glasgow from today.
Good morning from Glasgow! The @uksg.bsky.social 2026 conference is officially underway.
@rschrobuk.bsky.social is attending, and looking forward to hearing fresh perspectives from across the research community. If fancy a quick conversation between sessions, feel free to connect.
Rob Johnson, Managing Director, attending Open Research Europe Launch in Geneva 26-27 March 2026
Today, @rschrobuk.bsky.social is at @cern.bsky.social for the official launch of the next phase of Open Research Europe.
The event brings together funders and research organisations to mark ORE’s transition into a collectively funded publishing platform. We look forward to hearing more!
Rob Johnson, Managing Director, attending the UKSG Conference in Glasgow from 30 March.
Next week, @rschrobuk.bsky.social will be attending the @uksg.bsky.social Annual Conference in Glasgow. Feel free to message him if you would like to connect during the event!
Cover of the Knowledge Exchange report Charting New Paths: The Promise of Alternative Publishing Practices
How can alternative publishing practices become established as the new standard?@knowledgeexchange.bsky.social & @researchconsulting.bsky.social have explored this & similar questions in our new report Charting New Paths: The Promise of Alternative Publishing Practices.
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Rob Johnson, Managing Director, attending the Open Research Europe Launch in Geneva 26-27 March 2026.
@rschrobuk.bsky.social will be attending @cern.bsky.social for the official launch of the new phase of Open Research Europe, collectively funded by the @ec.europa.eu, national funders and research organisations. The event takes place on 27 March 2026 at the CERN Globe, Geneva.
Angharad Roberts, Senior Analyst, will be attending the Research Libraries UK online conference on 25-27 March 2026.
We’re excited for the @rluk.ac.uk conference 2026 next week!
@angharadroberts.bsky.social will be attending the virtual conference on 25–27 March. No in‑person meetings this time, but Angharad is happy to connect ahead of the event. Please do drop her a message if you'd like to catch up.
We’ve published the latest edition of Research Consulting Insights, our quarterly roundup of developments across the research ecosystem.
This issue explores the changing landscape of knowledge exchange and the latest instalment of our Meet the Team series.
Read the full issue here: buff.ly/5NOUiYK
Dan King, Director of Research Consulting, attending the Knowledge Exchange Directors' Forum on 11 March 2026 in Cambridge
@dankingdk.bsky.social is at the KEUK Directors' Forum today. If you’re attending and would like to connect, send Dan a message!
We’re at Olympia for the London Book Fair 2026 today.
Find @rschrobuk.bsky.social and @dylanstoran.bsky.social for a chat about publishing and scholarly communication - send them a message to arrange a meet up!
The next issue of Research Consulting Insights is coming soon.
Drawing on live projects and sector conversations, we'll bring together shifting pressures in knowledge exchange, research integrity, open access, AI and more.
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Dan King, Director of Research Consulting, attending the Knowledge Exchange UK Directors' Forum on 11 March 2026 in Cambridge.
We’re getting ready for the Knowledge Exchange UK Director’s Forum next week.
Our Director @dankingdk.bsky.social will be joining senior leaders from across the sector at the event. If you're planning to be there and would like to catch up, get in touch with Dan!
Rob Johnson, Managing Director and Dylan Storan, Senior Consultant attending the London Book Fair at Olympia Stadium, London, 10-12 March 2026
Heading to London Book Fair? So are @rschrobuk.bsky.social and @dylanstoran.bsky.social.
This is one of the biggest gatherings for publishers, rights professionals, and innovators - our colleagues will be on‑site, meeting with partners old and new.
Drop us a message if you'd like to meet up!
@dankingdk.bsky.social is attending the Knowledge Exchange UK Spin-out Symposium today, exploring how universities can better support spin-outs from idea to scale.
Get in touch with Dan to have a chat about knowledge exchange, commercialisation pathways and research-driven innovation.
#KEUK
The Research to Reader Conference kicks off today! @rschrobuk.bsky.social is attending today and tomorrow, joining discussions on research, publishing and scholarly communication.
We are looking forward to great conversations - do get in touch with Rob if you would like to connect during the event.
Are OA agreements just procurement with better optics or instruments of cultural change? Rich discussion in Research Information featuring our MD @rschrobuk.bsky.social with @jisc.bsky.social, @zbmed.bsky.social & Karger on participation, integrity & what "value" really means now.
We’re looking ahead to the Knowledge Exchange UK Spin-out Symposium on 25 February.
@dankingdk.bsky.social will be attending and joining conversations on knowledge exchange, spin-outs, and research commercialisation.
#KnowledgeExchange #KEUK
Heading to @r2rconf.bsky.social on 24–25 February? So is our colleague @rschrobuk.bsky.social! Come find us for a chat about scholarly communication and research publishing, or get in touch with Rob to schedule a catch-up during the event.
Pleased to be working with @r4lpartnership.bsky.social on a Financial Sustainability Review to help shape their 2028–2032 strategy.
We'll be speaking with publishers, UN agencies and librarians over the coming months, building on our previous work with R4L in 2019–2020.
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Fresh insights from @chashub.bsky.social Conference Asia, where RC Associate Claire Hao examined how global knowledge systems look from Asian institutional realities.
Core question: how do systems designed for abundance adapt to rapid growth + structural inequity? #chsconf2025
Our colleague @rschrobuk.bsky.social is attending the @amrc-uk.bsky.social Medical Research Charities Showcase 2026 today at the House of Commons.
This event brings together AMRC member charities to tell the collective story of the sector to an audience of MPs and Peers.
We’re delighted to welcome Libby Thorneloe to the team as our newest Associate Consultant.
Libby brings a strong life sciences background and expertise that will add real depth to our work.
We’re excited to have her on board, learn more about her here: www.research-consulting.com/meet-our-new...
Claire Hao attending Charleston Conference Asia
We’re delighted to highlight that our associate Claire Hao will be attending the @chashub.bsky.social Asia Conference at the end of January. If you’d like to connect or meet up during the event, get in touch!
It’s great to be in the room as Caroline Sutton announces the release of STM’s latest report on research integrity.
It was a pleasure to support the STM Research Integrity Committee in painting a picture of publisher efforts in this fast-evolving area.
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Our colleague @drachiarelli.bsky.social is at APE 2026 in Berlin today, exploring AI in publishing, research integrity, and the future of open science. Get in touch if you would like to connect with him!
#APE2026 #AcademicPublishing #ScholarlyCommunication #BISP
Our colleague @drachiarelli.bsky.social will be attending APE 2026 in Berlin next week. Looking forward to discussions on academic publishing and connecting with industry leaders. If you’d like to connect during the event, get in touch!
#APE2026 #AcademicPublishing #ScholarlyCommunication
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Research Consulting! We look forward to working together in 2026.
We have been reflecting on an exciting 2025 for Research Consulting - here's our end of year review. Huge gratitude to our clients, associates and everyone who participated in our consultations!
www.research-consulting.com/looking-back...