Research excellence

The laboratory is at the centre of a university’s academic infrastructure. Here’s how to define laboratory excellence for the future

Learn about the advances, risks and challenges that are shaping open research practices, including artificial intelligence, from two experts based in Europe

Being intentional about collaboration across fields results in a more responsive, open and effective research project. Seyedahmad Rahimi shares advice for ensuring the right people are working together in the right way

Guidance on establishing a culture of collaboration and transparency in research

For researchers interested in publishing their work with no fees for authors or readers, diamond open access publishing could be the answer. Here is a guide to the basics

To truly change science, the next generation of researchers must understand not only open science practices but also the values behind them. Find three ways to introduce them to students

Open educational resources help communicate research outcomes and contribute to shared knowledge. Read about examples and guidance on how to create them

Make open research routine by creating a culture that welcomes questions and acknowledges uncertainty. Here’s how

Crossing disciplinary boundaries can be challenging, but an engineering mindset can bring fresh solutions to clinical challenges. Bendegúz Juhos explores how to bridge the gap, use open access to researchers’ benefit and find support to innovate

The structured nature of academic writing obscures the messiness of scholarship. Meandering is an important part of the research process, says Lauren B. Clark