On December 3, 2024, a webinar will spotlight the outcomes of PALOMERA, a two-year Horizon Europe-funded initiative addressing the limited inclusion of books in open access (OA) funder policies. As the project concludes, PALOMERA showcases its key contributions: tailored stakeholder…

Date: December 6, 2024Time: 2:00 PM (GMT)Registration: Zoom As Open Science becomes a cornerstone of global research, critical questions arise: Should openness be enforced, encouraged, or recommended? With Horizon Europe entering its final two years, REF 2029 debates intensifying, and…

In 2024, UCT Libraries will host the 2nd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access, an event dedicated to fostering inclusive, accessible, and equitable scholarly communication. Under the theme, “Centering Social Justice in Scholarly Communication to Advance Research as a Public…

The YERUN Research Mobility Awards (YRMA) are back for the 2024-2025 cycle, bringing fresh updates designed to foster impactful research collaborations across the YERUN network. Open to both early-career and mid-career researchers, this year’s program emphasizes interdisciplinary and cross-institutional research,…

The Ukrainian Open Science Forum (UOSF) 2024 is set to be a key event in advancing open science practices in Ukraine, bringing together international experts, researchers, and policymakers committed to fostering Open Science initiatives. This forum serves as a platform…

Date: November 19, 2024Time: 2:30 PM (GMT) Event OverviewThe Open Access Books Network and University of London Press are hosting a practical and solutions-focused webinar designed to address the challenges and possibilities of including third-party materials in open access books.…

Dates: November 18–22, 2024Format: Online The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) is thrilled to host Publication Integrity Week 2024, a virtual event exploring the full spectrum of issues surrounding publication ethics and integrity in research publishing. This year’s event includes…

On November 26, 2024, from 13:00 to 15:00 CET, OPERAS will host an online training session focused on OPERAS Metrics, a valuable tool designed to measure the impact and usage of Open Access (OA) books. This database aggregates data from…

On Thursday, November 14, DANS (Data Archiving and Networked Services) invites the research support community, policymakers, and researchers to The Hague for an enriching day dedicated to Open Data and Open Science. This event is designed to foster collaboration, inspire…

ICOR announced the final ICOR public meeting of 2024, focusing on aligning best practices for developing and utilizing research metrics and indicators. Mark your calendars for November 13 at 8am PST, 11am EST, 4pm GMT, or 5pm CET, and join…

As traditional, publication-driven methods of assessing research and researchers face increasing criticism, new movements are emerging to promote responsible research assessment and Open Science practices. These two trends, now gaining momentum across Europe, offer an opportunity to reinforce one another:…

If you’re a Horizon Europe (HE) grant holder, you may have questions about your obligations regarding Open Access to publications and Research Data Management. This article provides a breakdown of the HE requirements and highlights the tools and services available…