International Network of Open Science & Scholarship Communities
Open Science Communities The Netherlands
Become a member of your local Open Science Community
If you want to join your local OSC, you can do so by clicking on the dots in the map above, to go to their local website, or use the menu above.
Welcome to OSC-NL!
OSC-NL is a thriving and growing bottom up, community-led, social infrastructure of local hubs in all university cities in the Netherlands, bringing together over 2000 members of the academic community. Started by local researchers in Utrecht, it is now a place where researchers and scholars, educators, support staff, students, and citizens are welcome to learn from each other how to put Open Science to practice.
Over the years, local OSCs have organised a plethora of events and activities to make Open Science practises more visible and accessible at their institutions, ranging from workshops, symposia, barcamps, blogs, awards and newsletters to social media campaigns.
Moreover, OSC-NL provides input to policy and services on behalf of their community members on the local and national level, shaping the transition to Open Science according to the wishes and needs as experienced by the academic community.
Last week, the picturesque city of Maastricht played host to the satellite event of the Open Science Festival—an unconference that brought together over 100 open science enthusiasts and professionals. Held in a venue steeped in history, with plenary sessions in an awe-inspiring aula that once served as a church, the day radiated excitement, blending tradition with the forward-looking spirit of …
During the OSC-NL National Open Science Week, local Open Science Communities across the Netherlands organized engaging events aimed at promoting open science practices and enhancing collaboration among researchers. Here are some of the highlights. OSC Twente: Fostering Connections and Building Awareness OSC Twente had a bustling week filled with eight events aimed at advocating for open science practices at the …
To celebrate and recognize the crucial role of Open Science in the advancement of science, the Network of Open Science Communities in the Netherlands (OSC-NL) organises its first OSC-NL National Open Science Week from 23 to 27 September 2024. Although Open Science contributes to more transparent and inclusive research, its practical implementation is often challenging. This Open Science Week aims …
On 5 July, 2024 OSC-NL hosted its second Knowledge Exchange Day – what a day it was! Representatives from eight Open Science Communities traveled from all corners of the Netherlands to join the event. The morning started with an engaging Faces of Open Science workshop, led by Susanna Bloem and Marc van Mil. Everyone tapped into their creativity as we created puppets and told animated stories on …
From today you can register for our free Open Science Barcamp, 21 Oct in Maastricht! Available Barcamp seats are limited to 100pp so they might be gone soon. We share the registration portal with the National Open Science Festival as their offical satellite event. So be quick if you are interested. More information about the Barcamp can be found on …