Kick-off event for the EUNIS Open Science SIG:
Explore good practices. Share experiences. Connect via the Open Science Hub
Duration: Half Day (am)
The workshop will have several parts:
- introduction & purpose of SIG, get to know the organisers
- examples on the status & challenges of Open Science at university and national level will be presented and discussed
- propose ways of learning from one another, look at the ‘hub’ model
- discuss next steps/activities for the SIG Open Science
EUNIS SIG on Open Science kick-off
Open Science fosters transparency, accessibility, and collaboration in research. It enhances research quality and integrity by making methodologies, data, and findings openly available, improving findability and reproducibility while reducing the risk of scientific misconduct. Recognising both the strategic importance and the broad benefits of Open Science for the research community, EUNIS is launching a Special Interest Group dedicated to this topic. The SIG will serve as a collaborative platform for EUNIS members to coordinate efforts in implementing Open Science principles, addressing common challenges, sharing best practices, and developing strategies to promote all aspects of Open Science within EUNIS.
Expected audience: researchers, data stewards, research software engineers, university IT staff, librarians, policy-makers, and other stakeholders interested in advancing the full spectrum of Open Science (including but not limited to FAIR data, open access, open research software, and reform of research assessment practices)
Whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to Open Science, your perspective will be instrumental in fostering dialogue and collaboration through the SIG.
To mark the official launch of the SIG, the session will present its tentative vision and objectives.
Examples of current state of Open Science
After a brief welcome and introduction, SIG members representing various organisations and networks—such as SURF, SRCE, Strathclyde University (tbc) and KIT—will share their perspectives on the current state of Open Science within their institutions and point out prevalent challenges.
Learning from one another, look at the ‘hub’ model
Drawing on their collective expertise, the session will explore potential solutions, showcase good practices, and elaborate on how all of this can be tied together via an Open Science Hub concept.
Next steps
The event will conclude with a discussion of the SIG’s next steps, outlining opportunities for participation and ways to contribute actively to its mission.