Welcome to the Library’s Open Research Support service. This page provides a single point of guidance and access to the wide range of open research support services available to everyone engaged in research activities at the University.
For further information on open access or the Research Portal please email openaccess@qub.ac.uk.
What is Open Research?
The core idea of Open Research, also known as Open Science, is that the research process should be as open as possible. This could apply to protocols, data, software and code as well as publications. There are a number of benefits of open research, such as greater transparency of the research process, increased visibility, higher citation rates and greater opportunities for collaboration.
Open Access
Publications, Read and Publish Deals, Funder Policies
Advice and SupportPublications, Read and Publish Deals, Funder Policies : Publications, Read and Publish Deals, Funder Policies : Advice and Support 
Research Data Management
Data Management Plans, Dataset Validation, Data Storage
Advice and SupportData Management Plans, Dataset Validation, Data Storage : Research Data Management : Advice and Support 
E-theses
Queen's E-theses, Copyright, getting published
Advice and SupportQueen's E-theses, Copyright, getting published : E-theses : Advice and Support 
Open Research
Open Research Roadmap; Open Research Group
Advice and SupportOpen Research Roadmap; Open Research Group : Open Research : Advice and Support 
Open Research Training
Introduction to the UK Data Service (PGRs)
January 20, 2026, 11:00 am
Protecting your research: The Fundamentals (PGR) (IN-PERSON)
January 21, 2026, 11:00 am
Declare it, prepare it, share it! Sharing you research data the right way (PGR). IN PERSON
January 28, 2026, 11:00 am
Research data and your e-thesis: All that you need to know (PGR)
January 28, 2026, 2:00 pm