Simon Kerridge

DISCLOSURE: "Guest Post – Taxonomy of Delegation: How GAIDeT Reframes AI Transparency in Science, an Interview with Yana Suchikova" scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/09/30/g... Generative AI Delegation Taxonomy enables researchers to disclose the use of generative AI in an honest and transparent way.

#HiddenREF here is the Slido link for today #Hiddenref2025… so if you are online and want to ask a question… pop over to sli.do

#HiddenREF some of the issues…

Day 2 of the #HiddenREF festival is starting here in Birmingham and online via zoom. Follow the #HiddenREF here or on LinkedIn

REF at a crossroads: revamp or get rid?

Pause intensifies debate on whether exercise is QR’s essential defence or outdated policy’s “monster”.

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Excellent address by the Uni of Liverpool's Natalie Wallis at #HiddenREF festival (@hiddenref.bsky.social). Report to follow.

In the meantime, here's something Wallis wrote for @resprofnews.bsky.social recently on non-traditional research outputs:

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...

After the intro from @jwbaker.bsky.social @hiddenref.bsky.social #HiddenREF we have Liverpool DOTs with Natalie Wallis… and so DOTs that is Diverse Output Types… so another name for Non Traditional Outputs… Liverpool have a team to support and promote their development!

The #HiddenREF 2025 Festival is ready to kick off. On-site registration opens in 15 minutes - we are ready for you.

hidden-ref.org/the-festival...

Live posting here and on LinkedIn so follow the #HiddenREF hashtag.

And even if you won't be here in Bjam... we are hoping to live stream tomorrow!

The RAAAP-4 survey is now live. clemson.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... if you are an #RMA (Research Manager and Administrator) please do take this international triennial survey to help us better understand our profession! Read more at sites.google.com/view/raaap

A nice reminder that Wellcome has been very active in open science (a bit small, sorry!).

#OASPA2025

Thanks to the great interviewer this is actually worth listening to IMHO

(Episode 115) The Diverse World of Research Management and Administration with Simon Kerridge Quickly and easily listen to Research Culture Uncovered for free!

🆕 Discover the complexities of Research Management and Administration (RMA) in the latest #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast episode!
🔎 @hallged.bsky.social and @simonkerridge.bsky.social explore RMA's broad scope, career pathways, and global gender balance.
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Book cover of the Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World, with three intrepid explorers and their seven trusty dogs trekking up a snow covered mountain. The editors are listed: Simon Kerridge, Susi Poli, & Mariko Yang-Yoshihara; as are the regional editors: Jan Andersen, Melinda Fischer, Mark B. M. Hochman, Fernanda Oliveira, Makiko Takahashi, Therina Theron, & Virág Zsár.

Another post on a chapter from the #OpenAccess Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World www.emerald.com/insight/publ... - this week www.linkedin.com/posts/simon-... on #RMA in Portugal, by Cláudia Barbosa et al.

Book cover of the Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World, with three intrepid explorers and their seven trusty dogs trekking up a snow covered mountain. The editors are listed: Simon Kerridge, Susi Poli, & Mariko Yang-Yoshihara; as are the regional editors: Jan Andersen, Melinda Fischer, Mark B. M. Hochman, Fernanda Oliveira, Makiko Takahashi, Therina Theron, & Virág Zsár.

Chapter #OpenAccess Emerald Handbook of #RMA www.emerald.com/insight/publ... - this week www.linkedin.com/posts/simon-... - Research Management and Administration in Italy by Valentina Romano, Annalisa Albanesi, Danilo Zumbo, Mirella Collini, Adele Del Bello, Daniela Grisi, and Francesca Mura.

Book cover of the Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World, with three intrepid explorers and their seven trusty dogs trekking up a snow covered mountain. The editors are listed: Simon Kerridge, Susi Poli, & Mariko Yang-Yoshihara; as are the regional editors: Jan Andersen, Melinda Fischer, Mark B. M. Hochman, Fernanda Oliveira, Makiko Takahashi, Therina Theron, & Virág Zsár.

Another chapter #OpenAccess Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World www.emerald.com/insight/publ... - this week www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... looks at #RMA in Ireland by John Donovan, Susie Cullinane, Doris Alexander, Peter Scott, and Jean van Sinderen-Law.

Book cover of the Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World, with three intrepid explorers and their seven trusty dogs trekking up a snow covered mountain. The editors are listed: Simon Kerridge, Susi Poli, & Mariko Yang-Yoshihara; as are the regional editors: Jan Andersen, Melinda Fischer, Mark B. M. Hochman, Fernanda Oliveira, Makiko Takahashi, Therina Theron, & Virág Zsár.

Another chapter from the #OpenAccess Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World www.emerald.com/insight/publ... - this week www.linkedin.com/posts/simon-... looks at Research Management and Administration in France Eleonora Zuolo, Géraldine Sauty and Sandra Mereu.

This joke might be too esoteric but I'll give it a try:

What did Euclid say when Dante asked about his bronzed complexion?

tan cos sin

Here I am, tired but excited to be speaking at the Bodleian Library! The panel was recorded so I’ll be able to share soon #OpenAccess

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Book cover of the Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World, with three intrepid explorers and their seven trusty dogs trekking up a snow covered mountain. The editors are listed: Simon Kerridge, Susi Poli, & Mariko Yang-Yoshihara; as are the regional editors: Jan Andersen, Melinda Fischer, Mark B. M. Hochman, Fernanda Oliveira, Makiko Takahashi, Therina Theron, & Virág Zsár.

Another chapter from #OpenAccess Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World www.emerald.com/insight/publ... - this week www.linkedin.com/posts/simon-... looks at Research Management and Administration in Germany by Paul Winkler, Jens-Peter Krüger, & Katrin Steinack

Radar chart showing a green shaded area for the typical results of an Research Manager and Administrator, with a red line showing the results for the individual using the tool. Here the attributes show the "moivations" of the individual as compared the the "typical" RMA.

Thanks @melindafischer.bsky.social. Really looking forward to presenting this session with you and José Santos! Delegates will be able to use the free tool and get results like these:

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Join us Wednesday at the INORMS Congress in Madrid to learn more about the RAPIDS (Research Administration Professional IDentity Values Scale) tool individuals and organizations can use to learn about the personalities, skills, values, and beliefs of Research Administrators

Book cover of the Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World, with three intrepid explorers and their seven trusty dogs trekking up a snow covered mountain. The editors are listed: Simon Kerridge, Susi Poli, & Mariko Yang-Yoshihara; as are the regional editors: Jan Andersen, Melinda Fischer, Mark B. M. Hochman, Fernanda Oliveira, Makiko Takahashi, Therina Theron, & Virág Zsár.

Another post on a chapter from the #OpenAccess Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World www.linkedin.com/posts/simon-... looks at Research Management and Administration in Finland by Jaana Backman, Soile Haverinen, and Ella Bingham

That really is the taking part !

I’m sure it was the taking part that mattered…?!?

Yes that sounds right to me… I remember not winning! 🤣🙄

Over 3250 signatures now and still rising. One more week to go.

Hmm is BP the initials you were hoping for…? And .. no… sorry I don’t have access

Let us hope it goes as well as previous wars on nouns.