Tag Archives: Researchers

Have you checked who you are recently?

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Karen Rowlett

I’m sure we’ve all Googled our own name at some point and been interested or surprised to see what comes up in the search results. When it comes to your academic profile online, it is always a good idea to … Continue reading →

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Open Access publication policies and what these mean for you

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Karen Rowlett

This short session will explain the key things that you should do to ensure that your publications comply with University, HEFCE and funder open access policies, including what to deposit in CentAUR (institutional repository) and how to publish as open … Continue reading →

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Our Orchid for an ORCID winner

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Karen Rowlett

As part of our Open Access week activities at University of Reading, we held an ‘Orchid for an ORCiD’ competition for our researchers, research students and research support staff. We had 59 entries and the lucky winner of our orchid … Continue reading →

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Open in Action: Open Access Week 2016

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Karen Rowlett

This guest post has been contributed by Caroline Knowles, Head of Research Communications and Engagement at University of Reading. This week (beginning 24 October) is International Open Access Week. ‘So what?’ you might ask. The messages we have received recently … Continue reading →

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Managing Your Digital Researcher Profile (1-1 Sessions)

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Karen Rowlett

Tracking the impact and reach of your research outputs is much easier if you have a consistent digital identity. Give your digital identity a health check by looking at your Google Scholar, ResearcherID, Scopus Author ID and ORCiD profiles. In … Continue reading →

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Open Access publications policies and what these mean for you

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Alison Sutton

OPEN ACCESS PUBLICATIONS POLICIES AND WHAT THESE MEAN FOR YOU This short session will explain the key things that you should do to ensure that your publications comply with University, HEFCE and funder open access policies, including what to deposit … Continue reading →

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Introduction to the SciVal Research Intelligence Tool

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Karen Rowlett

Who is it for? All staff involved in conducting, supporting or monitoring research outputs Brief description of course: SciVal is a powerful research intelligence tool based on bibliometric data from research publications. SciVal enables researchers and those supporting research staff … Continue reading →

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Introduction to the SciVal Research Intelligence Tool

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Karen Rowlett

Who is it for? All staff involved in conducting, supporting or monitoring research outputs Brief description of course: SciVal is a powerful research intelligence tool based on bibliometric data from research publications. SciVal enables researchers and those supporting research staff … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Bibliometrics

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Karen Rowlett

Who is it for? Researchers who are interested in looking at the citation patterns of research outputs and/or using journal metrics as part of a publication strategy. Brief description of course: Bibliometric data are increasingly used in research assessment exercises … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Bibliometrics

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Karen Rowlett

Who is it for? Researchers who are interested in looking at the citation patterns of research outputs and/or using journal metrics as part of a publication strategy. Brief description of course: Bibliometric data are increasingly used in research assessment exercises … Continue reading →

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