How could COVID-19 change research culture for the better?
COVID-19 is transforming every aspect of society – and research is no exception. But how can we use what we’ve learned in the past six months to build a better research culture?
Why we're proud to change our logo for Pride
During Pride month, logos around the world change to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community.
Open access: how COVID-19 will change the way research findings are shared
During the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers and publishers have pulled together to publish their outputs at an unprecedented rate. How will this change research culture and the way findings are disseminated in future?
Heart n Soul at The Hub: how we’re working to create a creative and inclusive culture
At Heart n Soul at The Hub, we believe that anybody can contribute to research, and we’ve tried to create an environment to enable them to do so.
Lab leaders must create open and safe spaces to improve research culture
Ricardo Henriques, Group Leader at UCL, looks at how lab leaders can create open and safe spaces for people to discuss any issues in research culture.
We need to invest in researchers in the long-term
Research culture could greatly improve if we addressed short-termism and job insecurity, says Professor Katrina Lythgoe.
Ideas to reimagine research culture: what we’ve heard at our university town halls
Last month, we published the findings of a survey into how researchers feel about the culture they work in. Now, we want to hear your ideas to reimagine research.
More than 'just a technician': why we need to recognise everyone in the research team
Kelly Vere, Director of Technical Skills and Strategy at the University of Nottingham, explains how she's been working to build a better culture for technicians.
Value people as well as papers to improve research culture
As scientists, we try to make sure our research is rigorous so that we can avoid costly errors. We should take the same approach to tackle issues in research culture, says Professor Christopher Jackson.
What can funders do to encourage inclusive research leadership?
In the Humanities and Social Science team at Wellcome, we’ve been experimenting with some different approaches.
It's now beyond doubt: we need to reimagine the way research works
The findings of our survey of more than 4,000 researchers expose the stark pressures that many face. But together, we can learn from one another’s good practice and come up with new ways to improve research culture.
Stellar science and research funded by another year of strong investment returns
Strong investment returns in 2019 meant Wellcome was able to spend over £1.1 billion on improving health for everyone.