The Center for Open and Responsible Research (CORe) is the central BUA unit dedicated to strengthening research quality and promoting responsible, reproducible and transparent scientific practices. CORe develops training formats, guidance materials, and support structures that help researchers integrate open and responsible research principles into their daily work.

For postdocs, CORe offers support in several key areas:

• Open access publishing and data sharing
• Preregistration and research documentation
• Responsible research design and reporting
• Good scientific practice and integrity-related questions

Workshops, consultations, and online materials provide practical guidance for implementing these practices in individual projects. CORe also works closely with research data management teams and open-access services at the four partner universities, giving postdocs a BUA-wide perspective on policies and support options.

To support responsible and high-quality research, the BUA also provides a selection of guidelines, good-practice examples, and training resources. For an up-to-date overview of further courses and training opportunities, check the BUA’s official training catalogue.