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Resources

This section is currently being developed.

The internet is a wonderful source of information for researchers. However, the abundance of information and lack of a central resource for researchers can make finding relevant content challenging

In an effort to address this, the UKRSA has developed a list of resources relevant to researchers. There are a variety of issues about which researchers regularly seek information, and several organisations that have developed resources for the benefit of researchers. These resources are listed here by category.

In addition to resources that are scattered about the internet, the UKRSA has developed a variety of resources. These resources currently include presentations and publications that are used by committee members for a variety of purposes, as well as the output of projects undertaken by working groups that incorporate UKRSA and Vitae members.

If you have an issue or resource that you think we should list, please contact us.  If you would like to contribute to the development of this list of resources, please refer to How to Participate for more information.


Research Information Network

The UK’s research community is one of the most successful in the world. To sustain this position, it is essential that we keep up with and exploit new opportunities in a rapidly changing information environment. The role is the Research Information Network (RIN) to help researchers and the wider community rise to this challenge, which will become even more important during challenging financial climates.

RIN is a policy unit funded by the UK higher education funding councils, the seven research councils and the three national libraries.

They aim to:

  • enhance and broaden understanding of how researchers in the UK create and use information resources and services of all kinds.
  • support the development of effective policies and practices for researchers, institutions, funders, information professionals and everyone who is involved in the information landscape.

For more information, please visit www.rin.ac.uk


The Open University

With funding and resources provided by The Open University and Vitae Innovate 2009, Dr. Shailey Minocha has developed a collection of online tools for researchers as part of Open research: the application of e-knowledge tools in researcher careers training and development. These tools will be provided on the Vitae web site.