Nick Sheppard is an Open Research Advisor at the University of Leeds and UK Wikimedian of the Year 2023.

Sarah and Nick talk about

1. How the conversation, and his career, has moved from open access to open research
2. Why Wikipedia is a great tool for sharing research and democratising knowledge
3. The different challenges for open research in different disciplines
4. Resources for anyone interested in a career in open research

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1. Connect with Nick on LinkedIn, X or Wikipedia
2. Read Nick's pet Wikipedia page about abolitionist Wilson Armistead
3. Listen to Nick's favourite episode of the Research Culture Uncovered Podcast

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