As host of the National Open Research Forum (NORF) we are seeking to appoint a Community Engagement Officer. The appointee will build and strengthen engagement with open research across the Irish research community by raising awareness, facilitating communication, organising events and implementing outreach strategies. IReL to host the National Open Research Forum Salary Scale: €47,387 […]
Read More → As the convenor of the National Open Research Forum (NORF), IReL is seeking to appoint a National Open Research Forum Manager. The appointee will provide strategic leadership on the open research agenda in Ireland and oversee and facilitate cooperation among stakeholders to support the implementation of the National Action Plan for Open Research 2022-2030. Salary […]
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We are delighted to announce that IReL has been selected as a finalist in the Data Innovation, Open Data & Insights category of the 2026 Ireland eGovernment Awards for its work on the National Open Access Monitor. Launched in 2023 and funded by the Higher Education Authority through the National Open Research Forum (NORF), the […]
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We are thrilled to invite you to attend IReL’s Persistent Identifier Webinar, taking place on Thursday 21st May from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (Irish Time). As the DataCite and ORCID Consortium Leads, we aim to bring together individuals and institutions to celebrate and discuss PID adoption in Ireland. This event will focus on maintaining […]
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The National Open Access Advisory Group has been in existence since early 2023. It was established to provide guidance on the development of the National Open Access Monitor and to ensure that the project was delivered in accordance with National Open Research Framework (NORF) requirements and in line with international best practice. As part of the next phase of development, the Monitor […]
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As part of its ongoing strategy development work, IReL has published a new Landscape Analysis report, prepared by Research Consulting (UK). The report provides an overview of the current environment in which IReL operates, highlighting key trends, strengths, and opportunities. It is intended to support strategic thinking within IReL and across the sector, and to […]
Read More → We are pleased to invite you to take part in the Research Monitoring Survey – National Open Access Monitor, Ireland 2026. We welcome responses from anyone interested in research monitoring – regular users, occasional users, or those new to the Monitor. Your insights and experiences are essential in helping us strengthen and expand this national infrastructure. The purpose […]
Read More → The Irish Research eLibrary (IReL) has been appointed as the new host of the National Open Research Forum (NORF). This transition follows a formal mandate issued by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS), which reflects IReL’s national leadership in delivering open scholarship infrastructure and services across Ireland’s higher education […]
Read More → IReL is embarking on a strategic planning initiative that will shape its direction and priorities for the next five years. Research Consulting (UK), an external consultancy with expertise in research information, library strategy, and stakeholder engagement, has been appointed to lead the development of the new strategic plan. Rob Johnson, Managing Director of Research Consulting, said: “IReL occupies a unique position in Ireland’s research infrastructure, […]
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As the Maynooth University community marks Green Week (23–30 March), it’s an ideal moment to highlight the ways in which IReL contributes to environmental responsibility, climate action, and a sustainable scholarly future. IReL is strengthening Ireland’s climate and sustainability efforts by expanding open access, promoting transparent research infrastructure, and now taking new steps to understand and reduce the environmental impact of digital […]
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