Open Research

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As researchers, we value evidenced-based behaviours. This means one of our core focuses is creating the community-based, landscape and longitudinal analyses that inform open, equitable research practices.

We aim to spread effective techniques and reduce ineffective techniques. Studies are run by experienced hands-on practitioners of open research and open community.

What makes us different

We are researchers with demonstrated track record in researching and influencing open. We apply inclusivity and equity-focused approach to research by

Our Current Work Streams

Open Seeds Impact Research

Funded by Wellcome Trust Open Research Fund 2021, this study investigates the transformative impact of Open Seeds interventions from a qualitative angle. You can read more about it in the launch announcement post, and in the proposal

Key personnel

Malvika is the Principal Investigator while Paz leads the qualitative interview study.

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Paz Bernaldo

Pronouns: she/her
@PazByC

Role in OLS: Community Researcher & Programme Coordinator (contract)

Expertise:
Qualitative research, Inequities, Inequalities in technology.

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Malvika Sharan

Pronouns: she/her
@malvikasharan

The Alan Turing Institute

Role in OLS: Director of Partnerships and Strategy

Expertise:
Community building, Mentoring, Data Science best practices, Reproducibility, Inclusive and collaborative practices, Python, Version Control, Funding Proposals, Bioinformatics, Algorithm design

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Influencing policy to widen participation in open data science

Funded by the Alan Turing Skills Policy Award (SPA) 2023/2024, this research looks at ways to influence policy in order to widen participation in open data science. You can read more about it in the launch announcement post.

Key personnel

This project is supported by 3 OLS Resident Fellows (Bethan, Mayya, and Flavio) and Yo as Principal Investigator

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Bethan Iley

Pronouns: she/her
@bethaniley

Queen's University Belfast

Role in OLS: Finance manager

Expertise:
Gender identity; conspiracy theories; misinformation; neurodiversity; diversity, Equity, Inclusion; open scholarship

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Mayya Sundukova

Pronouns: she/her
@mayya_sundukova

Igdore

Role in OLS: Resident Fellow

Expertise:
Neuroscience, Microscopy, Imaging, Electrophysiology, Biophysics, Mental health, Journaling, Therapeutic writing facilitation, Life coaching, Career development
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Flavio Azevedo

Role in OLS: Resident Fellow (contract)

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Yo Yehudi

Pronouns: they/them
@yoyehudi

Role in OLS: Executive Director, Business and Development Lead

Expertise:
Software development, Community building, Mentoring

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