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Simon Kerridge @simonkerridge.bsky.social · 23h

#HiddenREF here is the Slido link for today #Hiddenref2025… so if you are online and want to ask a question… pop over to sli.do

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Simon Kerridge @simonkerridge.bsky.social · 23h

#HiddenREF some of the issues…

Simon Kerridge @simonkerridge.bsky.social · 23h

Day 2 of the #HiddenREF festival is starting here in Birmingham and online via zoom. Follow the #HiddenREF here or on LinkedIn

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Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · 1d

REF at a crossroads: revamp or get rid?

Pause intensifies debate on whether exercise is QR’s essential defence or outdated policy’s “monster”.

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...

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Chris Parr @chrisjparr.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent address by the Uni of Liverpool's Natalie Wallis at #HiddenREF festival (@hiddenref.bsky.social). Report to follow.

In the meantime, here's something Wallis wrote for @resprofnews.bsky.social recently on non-traditional research outputs:

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...

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Simon Kerridge @simonkerridge.bsky.social · 1d

After the intro from @jwbaker.bsky.social @hiddenref.bsky.social #HiddenREF we have Liverpool DOTs with Natalie Wallis… and so DOTs that is Diverse Output Types… so another name for Non Traditional Outputs… Liverpool have a team to support and promote their development!

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Simon Kerridge @simonkerridge.bsky.social · 2d

The #HiddenREF 2025 Festival is ready to kick off. On-site registration opens in 15 minutes - we are ready for you.

hidden-ref.org/the-festival...

Live posting here and on LinkedIn so follow the #HiddenREF hashtag.

And even if you won't be here in Bjam... we are hoping to live stream tomorrow!

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Simon Kerridge @simonkerridge.bsky.social · 2d

The RAAAP-4 survey is now live. clemson.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... if you are an #RMA (Research Manager and Administrator) please do take this international triennial survey to help us better understand our profession! Read more at sites.google.com/view/raaap

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Andrea Chiarelli @drachiarelli.bsky.social · 16d

A nice reminder that Wellcome has been very active in open science (a bit small, sorry!).

#OASPA2025

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Simon Kerridge @simonkerridge.bsky.social · May 7

Thanks to the great interviewer this is actually worth listening to IMHO

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · May 7

🆕 Discover the complexities of Research Management and Administration (RMA) in the latest #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast episode!
🔎 @hallged.bsky.social and @simonkerridge.bsky.social explore RMA's broad scope, career pathways, and global gender balance.
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(Episode 115) The Diverse World of Research Management and Administration with Simon Kerridge

Quickly and easily listen to Research Culture Uncovered for free!

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Simon Kerridge @simonkerridge.bsky.social · Apr 23

Another post on a chapter from the #OpenAccess Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World www.emerald.com/insight/publ... - this week www.linkedin.com/posts/simon-... on #RMA in Portugal, by Cláudia Barbosa et al.

Book cover of the Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World, with three intrepid explorers and their seven trusty dogs trekking up a snow covered mountain. The editors are listed: Simon Kerridge, Susi Poli, & Mariko Yang-Yoshihara; as are the regional editors: Jan Andersen, Melinda Fischer, Mark B. M. Hochman, Fernanda Oliveira, Makiko Takahashi, Therina Theron, & Virág Zsár.

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Simon Kerridge @simonkerridge.bsky.social · Apr 2

Chapter #OpenAccess Emerald Handbook of #RMA www.emerald.com/insight/publ... - this week www.linkedin.com/posts/simon-... - Research Management and Administration in Italy by Valentina Romano, Annalisa Albanesi, Danilo Zumbo, Mirella Collini, Adele Del Bello, Daniela Grisi, and Francesca Mura.

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Simon Kerridge @simonkerridge.bsky.social · Mar 26

Another chapter #OpenAccess Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World www.emerald.com/insight/publ... - this week www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... looks at #RMA in Ireland by John Donovan, Susie Cullinane, Doris Alexander, Peter Scott, and Jean van Sinderen-Law.

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Simon Kerridge @simonkerridge.bsky.social · Mar 19

Another chapter from the #OpenAccess Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World www.emerald.com/insight/publ... - this week www.linkedin.com/posts/simon-... looks at Research Management and Administration in France Eleonora Zuolo, Géraldine Sauty and Sandra Mereu.

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Ben Harrap @bharrap.bsky.social · Mar 17

This joke might be too esoteric but I'll give it a try:

What did Euclid say when Dante asked about his bronzed complexion?

tan cos sin

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Professor Caroline Edwards @theblochian.bsky.social · Mar 11

Here I am, tired but excited to be speaking at the Bodleian Library! The panel was recorded so I’ll be able to share soon #OpenAccess

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cOAlition S @coalitions-oa.bsky.social · Mar 7

As you wind down for the weekend, can you take 5 minutes to share your Journal Checker Tool experience?
Our survey is quick but makes a HUGE impact on improving the JCT for you.
🔗 coalitions.typeform.com/JCT-survey-2...
Thank you! 🙏
#JournalCheckerTool #Plan_S #OpenAccess

How is the Journal Checker Tool (JCT) working for you?

Have you used the JCT? We'd love to hear about your experience.

coalitions.typeform.com

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Research on Research Institute (RoRI) @rorinstitute.bsky.social · Mar 7

Metascience is shaping research worldwide, and #Metascience2025 will be our most ambitious gathering yet. Registrations are now OPEN!

metascience.info/registration/

Join 650+ experts for three days of debate, discovery & new ideas. Speakers include ⬇️

Registration is open for Metascience 2025

metascience.info

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Simon Kerridge @simonkerridge.bsky.social · Mar 5

Another chapter from #OpenAccess Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World www.emerald.com/insight/publ... - this week www.linkedin.com/posts/simon-... looks at Research Management and Administration in Germany by Paul Winkler, Jens-Peter Krüger, & Katrin Steinack

Simon Kerridge @simonkerridge.bsky.social · Feb 27

Thanks @melindafischer.bsky.social. Really looking forward to presenting this session with you and José Santos! Delegates will be able to use the free tool and get results like these:

Radar chart showing a green shaded area for the typical results of an Research Manager and Administrator, with a red line showing the results for the individual using the tool. Here the attributes show the "moivations" of the individual as compared the the "typical" RMA.

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Melinda Fischer @melindafischer.bsky.social · Feb 27

earma.org/conferences/...
Join us Wednesday at the INORMS Congress in Madrid to learn more about the RAPIDS (Research Administration Professional IDentity Values Scale) tool individuals and organizations can use to learn about the personalities, skills, values, and beliefs of Research Administrators

INORMS Congress Madrid 2025 | earma

earma.org

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Simon Kerridge @simonkerridge.bsky.social · Feb 26

Another post on a chapter from the #OpenAccess Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World www.linkedin.com/posts/simon-... looks at Research Management and Administration in Finland by Jaana Backman, Soile Haverinen, and Ella Bingham

Simon Kerridge @simonkerridge.bsky.social · Feb 25

That really is the taking part !

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Simon Kerridge @simonkerridge.bsky.social · Feb 25

I’m sure it was the taking part that mattered…?!?

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