Rethinking Open Science Monitoring: Beyond Counting Publications In the wake of numerous policies aimed at fostering open science, a significant focus has emerged on monitoring its progress. One notable initiative is the French Open Science Monitoring Initiative, which compiles data…

UNESCO has launched a global consultation inviting stakeholders worldwide to contribute to drafting Principles for Open Science Monitoring. This effort builds upon previous sessions of the UNESCO Working Group on Open Science Monitoring and the December 2023 event, ‘Building an…

In May 2023, EU research ministers strongly criticized the current state of academic publishing, highlighting the unsustainable costs for public research funders and institutions responsible for spending public funds. These rising costs are reducing the funds available for actual research,…

Today, Europe grapples with significant socio-political and economic challenges. Increasing global competition, geopolitical tensions, and the era of technological advancements and artificial intelligence demand a robust and dynamic response. At the forefront of this response are researchers—the backbone of Europe’s…

The Global Young Academy and the UNESCO Chair at CWTS Leiden are excited to co-organize an insightful webinar titled “What is progress in OpenScience? How can it be monitored?” Join on June 21, 2024, from 14:00 to 15:00 (CEST) for…

In recent years, there’s been a quiet but profound transformation sweeping through the world of research and innovation—open science. You may not realize it, but open science is likely influencing your daily life in more ways than you know. From…

Open science is a movement aimed at making scientific research, data, and dissemination accessible to all levels of an inquiring society, amateur or professional. While the ideals of open science promote transparency, collaboration, and accessibility, several publishing practices continue to…

CoARA is excited to announce a dedicated one-hour Q&A online session about the first CoARA Boost Cascade Funding Programme. This informative session is designed to guide and support prospective applicants in understanding the call’s objectives and navigating the application process.…

Over the past year, Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI) has conducted an in-depth investigation into the State of Open Infrastructure, examining aspects such as characteristics, funding, governance, adoption, and policy development. IOI are excited to share the results of this…

Kaitlin Thaney highlights the growing momentum for “no pays” academic publishing models and the establishment of “reasonable costs” of publication, presenting opportunities to address the inequities, costs, and power dynamics that have arisen from the push towards Open Access “at…

Open Science, an initiative supported by the European Union and numerous scientific institutions, aims to make scientific research more accessible, collaborative, and reproducible. Despite the strong endorsement, the transition to Open Science is sluggish. As early career researchers, we believe…

The first global study on trends and standards in open science has revealed a landscape marked by both promising practices and significant inequities. While there have been strides in the adoption of open science practices, data from UNESCO suggests that…