150 posts
By Jack Nash
29 May 2026
Peer review is an integral part of scholarly communication and academic publishing. It’s also an opportunity to provide valuable and constructive feedback to authors, to help them improve their manuscripts and to verify the quality of their research. However, writing peer review reports can be challenging, as there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and some research […]
By Jack Nash
28 April 2026
Open Research practices that prioritise openness and transparency are becoming increasingly common in academic publishing. Traditional peer review often happens behind closed doors, but new models are making reviewer names, reports, and research data available to everyone. The shift to open data can help address concerns about the reproducibility of research. When more of the publishing […]
By Jack Nash
24 March 2026
As researchers, it is easy to become so immersed in our specialised fields that we forget not everyone speaks our technical language. That’s where Plain Language Summaries come in – and if you’re publishing with Wellcome Open Research, they’re now a requirement for all submissions. In the following blog post, we look at what Plain Language Summaries are and how to write them. What Are Plain Language Summaries? Plain Language […]
By Jack Nash
20 February 2026
Open data is a key component of open science practices, and making your data available for others to reuse can increase the validity, reproducibility, and impact of your research. In the following blog post, we outline the benefits of data reuse and offer insight into the best practices for sharing your data with other researchers. […]
By Jack Nash
29 January 2026
Have you developed a new or improved research method that could change how studies are conducted in your field? In today’s fast-moving scientific world, sharing methodological innovations is just as important as publishing research findings. Method Articles offer researchers a dedicated way to document and share their technical advances, ensuring that these valuable contributions don’t get lost […]
By Jack Nash
12 December 2025
Explore research published on Wellcome Open Research that examines the intersection of climate and health, including active travel policies, climate-sensitive diseases, and health equity in climate action.
By Jack Nash
07 November 2025
Traditional publishing models can create barriers for early career researchers, which can delay career progression. This includes lengthy review cycles that can limit opportunities for early career researchers to develop professional skills and experience with peer review, editorial collaboration, and scientific communication. Open research platforms, such as Wellcome Open Research, offer alternative pathways, providing practical environments where early career researchers can build career-relevant skills through collaborative open research practices. This approach creates additional opportunities for professional growth, allowing emerging researchers to gain […]
By Jack Nash
02 October 2025
At Wellcome Open Research, all research outputs deserve proper recognition. That’s why Wellcome Open Research publishes many diverse article types, from traditional Research Articles to less common formats such as Software Tool Articles, Data Notes, and beyond. In this blog, we outline what a Software Tool Article is and how publishing one could increase recognition […]