The University of Manchester Open Research Conference 2025
12 Feb 2025
Call for contributions – deadline Monday, 31 March
The University’s Open Research Conference 2025 will take place on Monday, 9 and Tuesday, 10 June at the Alliance Manchester Business School.
The two-day event will highlight the latest innovations and practices in Open Research, bringing together researchers, postgraduate researchers (PGRs), and research support professionals from various disciplines. Attendees will explore bold ideas and practical solutions to reshape how research is conducted and shared.
Call for Abstracts
We invite submissions for presentations and posters from anyone interested in, researching, or working in Open Research. Contributions may include research projects, methodological innovations or case studies showcasing Open Research practices.
- Abstract submission deadline: Monday, 31 March
- Notification of acceptance: mid to late April 2025
To submit your Abstract, visit:
Presentation Format
- Talks: 15-minute presentations showcasing your contributions to Open Research.
- Posters: Dedicated poster sessions, allowing attendees to engage and discuss research throughout the event.
Further information
The conference is a collaborative initiative led by the Office for Open Research (supported by the Research Lifecycle Programme), the School of Engineering Open Research Lead, the UK Reproducibility Network, and the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute.
To learn more about the conference and register, please visit:
If you have any questions regarding the conference or abstract submissions, please contact us at: