The latest online CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition lists Bournemouth University (BU) high among European universities when it comes to making academic papers easily available through Open Access. For all sciences combined BU ranks 15th out of 491 European universities when it comes to hybrid Open Access publications. BU ranks 12th out of 487 universities for the category ‘Biomedical & Health Sciences’ and 14th out of 475 universities in Europe for ‘Social Sciences & Humanities’. 
The University of Leiden in the Netherlands compiles the CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition, and offers fully transparent information about the scientific performance of over 1500 major universities worldwide.
Prof. Edwin van Teijlingen
Research Culture Champion in the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences
New blog on Open Access publishing
New UKRI open access policy for longform publications
SPROUT Returns: Designing Sustainability in Research Practice – Wednesday 20 May 12-2pm
Innovative Approaches to Doctoral Supervision: Selected Case Studies
3C Event: Research Culture, Community & Canapés-Tuesday 19 May 1-2pm
New chapters published in maternity book on risk
The British Academy European Research Council Grant Support Sessions
Grant Writing Workshops: Master the Art of the Winning Proposal
Apply now to take part in the 2026 ESRC Festival of Social Science
Reminder: Register for the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026 Information Session
ECR Funding Open Call: Research Culture & Community Grant – Apply now
ECR Funding Open Call: Research Culture & Community Grant – Application Deadline Friday 12 December
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 Call
ERC Advanced Grant 2025 Webinar
Update on UKRO services
European research project exploring use of ‘virtual twins’ to better manage metabolic associated fatty liver disease