5 posts
By Jack Nash
20 January 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
30 July 2025
Open Data can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be! In this blog post, we’ll cover some of the frequently asked questions our team receives about Open Data to help you prepare the underlying data before you submit your Article to Gates Open Research. What is a data availability statement? A data availability statement […]
By Jack Nash
22 February 2024
Open data is central to open science practices, helping to improve reproducibility, transparency, and trust in research. However, it can feel challenging for some researchers to participate in open data, particularly when dealing with sensitive or commercial data. In our blog, we explore how researchers can share sensitive data openly while maintaining appropriate levels of […]
By Name Surname
12 October 2021
If you’re new to the concept of open data, you might be wondering how you separate the facts from the fiction to decide what is right for you and your research. Today, we’re debunking some of the most common myths surrounding open data. We’ll cover all the questions you might be asking yourself: “Is data […]
By Name Surname
04 August 2021
Introducing Carly Strasser from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and a Gates Open Research Advisory Board member. As an advocate for Gates Open Research and data sharing, we were keen to discuss her views on open data, why it is important, and how to encourage more researchers to embrace it.