Vision & Mission
The norms and practices in academia are shifting towards Open Science (OS). This shift is an ongoing process and involves universities, research funders, public administration and publishers, all across the globe. There is no doubt that OS is the way forward. However, stakeholders have different perspectives on how to implement OS. Hence, the practical implementation of the path towards a more open academic world is still unclear.
We believe that the research community itself is best suited to lead change – those who put OS to practice. That is why local bottom-up Open Science Communities are crucial in this transition. OSCs engage and enable academics to make their workflows more open, and allow them to articulate the opportunities and obstacles they experience, to policy makers and providers of research infrastructure and services (for more info, check out the article on the right).
Towards wide-scale adoption of open science practices: The role of open science communities.
Kristijan Armeni, Loek Brinkman, Rickard Carlssn, Anita Eerland, Tiabbe Fijten, Robin Fondberg, Vera E Heininga, Stephan Heunis, Wei Qi Koh, Maurits Masselink … more…
Science and Public Policy, scab038
Published: 03 July 2021
Our mission is to make INOSC:
BIGGER: increase the number of OSCs around the globe, by providing on-boarding and mentoring;
BETTER: Make local OSCs more successful, by stimulating knowledge exchange amongst local OSCs and facilitating collaboration;
STRONGER: Shaping the international Open Science landscape, by providing input to international research policy, infrastructure and services, on behalf of our community members.
INOSC News
- OSC-NL National Open Science Week from 23 to 27 September 2024
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. …Continue reading “OSC-NL National Open Science Week from 23 to 27 September 2024”
- Faces of Open Science Workshop
Register now for a thought-provoking session that highlights the personal and collective commitments shaping the future of research. - Scientific Integrity SymposiumJoin us on September 23 for the Scientific Integrity Symposium, hosted by the Open Science Community Amsterdam (OSCA) and the Student Initiative for Open Science (SIOS)! This event brings together experts to explore how we can safeguard scientific honesty and prevent misconduct in research. We’ll dive into issues like research fraud and the vital role of institutions in maintaining trust in science. This symposium is part of National Open Science Week.
- OSC-NL Knowledge Exchange Day – July 5th
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 … - OpenFest2024Co-delivered by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University, OpenFest is our flagship celebration and exploration of open research, providing an opportunity to explore current issues, share experiences, and consider how open research can be applied in your discipline. Full details and links to registration available here Open Research @ Sheffield Day 1 – …