The Irish Research e-Library (IReL) is pleased to announce the launch of ARION (Advancing Research Assessment through Integrated Open Practices and Narrative), a new three-year Horizon Europe project that aims to transform how research and researchers are assessed across Europe. The project officially commenced this month following its kick-off meeting in Athens on 16-17 September […]
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The Irish Research eLibrary (IReL) today announced the publication of the OA2030: Assessing Pathways to 100% Open Access by 2030 report, a major strategic analysis scoping various pathways to realising a sustainable and inclusive pathway to opening and maximising the impact of Irish research. The study outlines how IReL and other stakeholders must act to […]
Read More →Ireland’s new Tertiary Education Strategy 2026–2031 has just been published by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research,Innovation and Science. We’re delighted to see IReL recognised as part of Ireland’s shared digital research infrastructure. Under the Strategy’s commitment to publishing a tertiary roadmap for digital infrastructure investment, the document highlights IReL’s online research library […]
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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 […]
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