HAL: The French National Open Archive Within the Global Open Science Ecosystem – An African Perspective
HAL: The French National Open Archive Within the Global Open Science Ecosystem – An African Perspective https://opusproject.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Gn7IARCXYAASu9O.jpg 900 506 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project https://opusproject.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Gn7IARCXYAASu9O.jpgApril 10, 2025 – 12:00 PM (Online Session)
On April 10, 2025, the global Open Science community is invited to an engaging and insightful session featuring Bénédicte Kuntziger, Support, Trainer, and Community Engagement Lead at HAL, the French national open archive. The event will offer a unique perspective on how HAL fits within the global Open Science movement, with a special focus on its relevance and opportunities for African researchers and institutions.
Bénédicte Kuntziger will provide an in-depth overview of HAL’s multifunctional platform, highlighting how it serves researchers, research communities, and institutions through robust services and functionalities. Participants will learn about the key drivers behind HAL’s growth, the user-friendly pathways to access its rich content, and how it actively contributes to advancing Open Science values across linguistic and geographic boundaries.
A notable focus of the session will be on HAL’s role in bridging anglophone and francophone research communities, enhancing knowledge sharing and collaboration between Europe and Africa. Attendees will also explore HAL’s interoperability, enabling seamless integration with other repository systems, and its collections most relevant to African scholars.
This webinar is a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in inclusive, multilingual, and sustainable Open Science infrastructure, especially as it relates to strengthening African research ecosystems.
