The King’s Open Research Summer School returns from Monday 20 to Friday 24 July 2026 for a week of talks and practical training focused on improving the quality, transparency, and credibility of research. Hosted at King’s College London and open to all disciplines and career stages, the Summer School brings together researchers, students, clinicians, librarians, technicians, and research staff interested in open and reproducible science.

Now in its third year, the 2026 programme will feature leading researchers and practitioners discussing topics including research integrity, questionable research practices, publication bias, scholarly communication, reproducibility, and research culture, alongside practical sessions designed to help attendees implement better research practices in their own work. The event is led by the King's Open Research Group Initiative (KORGI), with support from the Health Sciences Doctoral Training Centre (HSDTC) and the Research & Innovation Committee. 

What to expect

Across the week, attendees can take part in:

• Talks and panel discussions from researchers working at the forefront of open science and research integrity
• Practical workshops covering topics such as preregistration, Registered Reports, data sharing, reproducible workflows, robustness checks, and transparent reporting
• Sessions on error detection, improving research culture, and strengthening scientific credibility
• Networking opportunities with researchers and professionals across disciplines

A full programme and speaker list will be released closer to the event.

 

Who should attend?

The Summer School is free and open to:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Academic and research staff
• Research support staff, librarians, and technicians
• Anyone interested in improving research practices

No previous experience with open research is required.

Attendance options

In person

Includes access to:

• All talks, discussions, and workshops
• Networking opportunities
• Refreshments and lunch

Online

Includes access to:

• Livestreamed talks and panel discussions
• Workshop observation and online Q&A

Please note that hands-on workshop support and networking opportunities are only available to in-person

Feel free to attend the whole week or specific sessions you are interested in.