Figshare, a leading provider of repository infrastructure that supports open research, is pleased to announce that UL Research Institutes (ULRI) has launched a new Figshare-powered digital repository to make non-traditional research and educational outputs citable, shareable, and discoverable.
UL Research Institutes is a leading independent safety science organization with global reach. The new digital repository supports UL Research Institutes’ commitment to open science by hosting a variety of research outputs including technical reports, datasets, and educational materials.
“The launch of ULRI’s digital repository showcases our commitment to open science. By offering curated access to a comprehensive array of digitally accessible materials resulting from our research and outreach activities, we facilitate the dissemination of the knowledge we generate. This initiative also accelerates advancements by others who can build upon our work,” stated Christopher J. Cramer, interim president and chief research officer at ULRI.
Mark Hahnel, Figshare Founder, said: “We’re excited to be collaborating with UL Research Institutes and to support them with making its research outputs more discoverable, ultimately expanding the potential for re-use and making a greater impact. It’s great to see a leading independent safety science organization join the Figshare community.”
About UL Research Institutes
UL Research Institutes is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing public safety through scientific discovery. Since 1894, our research has advanced our mission toward a safer, more secure, and sustainable future. Focused on global risks from fire mitigation and air quality to safe energy storage and digital privacy, we conduct rigorous independent research, analyze safety data, and partner with experts to uncover and act on existing and emerging risks to human safety. Discover more at UL.org.
