This request is continuously open, because we want to hear from you what is on your mind!
What draws more attention to Open Science than a strategically placed sticker on your laptop, suitcase or water bottle? Get into your highest creative gear and send in a catchphrase which you think will seduce, convince or get other people curious about Open Science.
You can submit just the phrase but also add a complete sticker design. All ideas should be sent in before September 1st: voting – by everyone in the community – will start at September 4th and close on September 11th. The three most voted ideas will then be printed and handed out during the Open Science Festival Barcamp on October 23d! Plus all three winners will receive 100 copies each of their sticker to cover every surface they get their hands on. See the dedicated Sticker Contest Page for more info and to submit your idea!
In March 2024, during the Open Science Retreat in Schoorl, NL, participants came together to discuss a new ‘Narrative for sustainable Open Access’. This resulted in the following Call to Commitment, with over 400 signatories.
In January 2025, the petition and the list of the 408 first signatories was shared with the UKB Consortium, the Universities of the Netherlands and SURF who negotiate jointly with national and international publishers about licenses for digital information sources. We hope the support of these first signatories can inspire the negotiations.
If you want to add your name as well, see below For the text of the petition and the list of signatories, go to the Call to commitment page