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
- We are back!
We’re delighted to invite you to announce that OSC Galway is kicking off with a (re)launch event on 25 Nov. Who’s invited? Everyone in the city of Galway who is interested in open research, open access, and open practice, is welcome to join! Where is it happening? Arts Millennium Building: AMB-G065 (ground floor, Psychology extension) … - The OSCNL Barcamp: New ideas in a historic setting
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 …Continue reading “The OSCNL Barcamp: New ideas in a historic setting”
- Celebrating OSC-NL Open Science Week: Highlights from OSC Twente, OSC Amsterdam, and OSC Leiden
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 … - Scientific Integrity Symposium 2024: Highlights
On September 23 the Open Science Community Amsterdam (OSCA) and the Student Initiative for Open Science (SIOS) hosted the Scientific Integrity Symposium! This event brought together experts to explore how we can safeguard scientific honesty and prevent misconduct in research. We discussed research fraud and the vital role of institutions in maintaining trust in science. This symposium was part of National Open Science Week. - Community Building for Citizen ScienceJoin our interactive workshop about community management and dialogue on September 26. Getting started with Citizen Science is no mean feat, but it can be very rewarding if done correctly! The VU University library supports citizen science trough their Science in the Cloud project.