Open Science Community of Victoria
Welcome to the Open Science Community of Victoria (OSCV)
The Open Science Community of Victoria (OSCV) is a collaborative initiative between the University of Victoria (UVic) and Royal Roads University (RRU). This cross-institutional, multidisciplinary community exists to promote open research practices. View our Community Statement, Guiding Principles, and Code of Conduct to learn more.
The community organizes events such as lectures, workshops, panels, and show-and-tell sessions that address current topics in open science. These events serve as focal points for interaction between members and the academic community, providing opportunities for outreach and advocacy.
OSCV is proud to be part of the International Network of Open Science & Scholarship Communities (INOSC) which is a collaborative network of communities that connects and supports local and regional Open Science and Open Scholarship initiatives around the world. To learn more about INOSC, watch the introductory video or read their whitepaper.
What does OSCV hope to achieve?
OSCV aims to drive cultural and institutional change by bringing together and supporting people interested in Open Science, Open Scholarship, and open research practices. We hope to promote cultural change by creating awareness of the importance and advantages of Open Science, empowering individuals to solve problems together, and joining forces on existing approaches.
Who is OSCV for?
The community is intended to be inclusive and welcoming to individuals of all expertise levels and backgrounds, including university faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students, postdocs, and support staff from UVic and RRU as well as community members.
How to join OSCV?
Complete the Join the Open Scholarship Community Victoria Google Form, and one of our Core Team members will follow-up with you in 1-5 days.
Join the OSC Victoria Google Group. This private discussion forum is intended for members of the OSCV community as a means of sharing ideas, resources, and best practices pertaining to open research practices.
- The Future is Open: Launching the Open Science Community of Victoria (OSCV)
as published on Jun 18, 2025 on the Scholarly Communications @ UVic blog In today’s digital age, a significant amount of research data remains inaccessible to the public. This creates a major hurdle, as data is the engine of discovery and innovation. To tackle this challenge, Open Science has emerged as a vital research reform …Continue reading “The Future is Open: Launching the Open Science Community of Victoria (OSCV)”
- Research Data Drop-In
Have questions about your research data, but aren’t sure who to talk to? Drop-in between 1:00pm-2:00pm in the Digital Scholarship Commons A308 of Mearns Centre for Learning – McPherson Library and chat about your research – from specific questions or challenges that you are working through. This drop-in session is open to anybody at UVic …