Decolonising open science: knowledge, power and research practice
Discussants
Open research promises to make knowledge more accessible, transparent, and inclusive. But who benefits from openness, whose knowledge is recognised, and which voices and ways of knowing remain marginalised?
This event brings together researchers and educators to explore how open research can challenge inequalities in knowledge production, while also considering how established academic systems, publishing infrastructures and research practices may reproduce colonial hierarchies. Co-chairs Dr Sakshi Ghai and Dr Miriam Tresh will bring a pedagogical perspective from their chapter, “How to… decolonise open science curricula”, in the book Teaching Open Science (2026. Edward Elgar), and will lead the discussion with invited speakers on decolonising open research more generally.
Together, the speakers will consider what genuinely inclusive openness might look like across research, publishing, and education. The discussion will invite participants to reflect critically on whose knowledge they value, how they teach and practise openness, and what researchers and institutions can do to support more equitable forms of knowledge creation and exchange.
Open to all
The event is open to researchers, educators, and research professionals from LSE and beyond. There will be a chance to ask questions of the panel from both in-person and online audiences.
Those joining in person are welcome from 11.30am onwards; lunch will be provided.
Chairs
Dr Sakshi Ghai, Assistant Professor of Psychological and Behavioural Science, Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science, LSE.
Dr Miriam Tresh, Associate Professor (Education), Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science, LSE.
Panel
Dr. Sarah Sauvé, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Lincoln.
Professor Rob Farrow, Professor of Critical Educational Technology, The Open University.
Dr Michelle Lokot, Independent Consultant
This event is hosted by the Library and LSE's Open Research Working Group. ORWG is an informal group of researchers, academics, and professional services staff from across LSE. The aim of the ORWG is to provide strategic direction for open research support at LSE, and to foster a culture of open, transparent, inclusive, and collaborative research across the School.
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