Engaging Publicly with Research

Showcasing Research Beyond Traditional Outputs (13 November, 12-13:30, ZOOM)

Join us for an event where researchers will share practical examples and initiatives from their own work, highlighting their efforts to communicate and engage with their research beyond traditional outputs.

We will feature scientists who actively engage in various forms of research communication and outreach. They will share their experiences, challenges, and successes in using different formats and platforms to disseminate their research findings and engage with broader audiences. Participants will gain insights into innovative approaches to research engagement, such as science communication through vlogs, open source platforms, and citizen science projects.

The invited researchers will also discuss their motivations and how they perceive the added value for their research and visibility. This event offers a valuable opportunity to learn from peers, exchange ideas, and explore new ways to possibly profile the impact and visibility of your research.

Learn more about the projects of

• Dr. Patrick Reichherzer, formerly RUB, now University of Oxford
• Dr. Christopher Kyba, formerly RUB, now German Research Center for Geoscience (GFZ)
• Anna Kira Hippert, RUB

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New Perspectives on Scientific Performance (20 November, 12-13:30, ZOOM)

Evaluating scientific performance is a crucial aspect of academic life that significantly influences career progression, funding opportunities, and institutional reputation. Perhaps you have experienced or followed the recent discussion about whether there are more indicators of research success than publications, conference talks, and research proposals. This panel discussion aims to raise your awareness of the growing recognition within academia that established metrics may not fully capture the quality, impact, and diversity of research contributions.

With the help of international experts, we will delve into the ongoing discussion about a changing, maybe more holistic approach to evaluating scientific performance. This approach considers not only the quality of research, but also aspects such as societal impact and the diverse roles that researchers play in academia.

During this moderated discussion, our international experts will explore these topics, share their knowledge and insights, and discuss the potential implications of a more diverse evaluation of research performance for your research and career development.

• Dr. Miki Kallio, University of Oulu, project leader of CoARA expect
• Dr. Mathijs Vleugel, Head of Helmholtz Open Science Office
• Dr.-Ing. Merita Tafili, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, postdoc at the Chair of Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering and Environmental Geotechnics
• Gérôme Arnold, Université Liège, CoARA Project Manager

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