Call for Nominations: The University of Manchester Open ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ Award 2025
As part of The University of Manchester’s which takes place on Monday, 9 June and Tuesday, 10 June 2025, at the Alliance Manchester Business School, we are pleased to announce that nominations are open for our annual Open ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ Award 2025.
This award recognises individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to Open ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ at Manchester.
If you can demonstrate engagement with Open ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ through community and training initiatives, adherence to open and FAIR data principles, commitment to open access publishing, use of open software, and alignment with the , then now is your chance to be recognised!
Who can be nominated?
• University of Manchester academic, technical, and professional services staff.
• Postgraduate researchers (PGRs).
• Individuals and research teams (self-nominations are welcome).
Award benefits include:
• Commemorative trophy for the winner.
• Title of Honorary Fellow of the Office for Open ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ.
• Invitation to join the Open ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ Fellowship alumni network.
• Opportunity to contribute to the .
• The chance to act as an ambassador for Open ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ across the University and beyond.
Nomination Deadline: 30 April 2025
Submit your nomination here: .
For more information and to register for the conference, visit the .