Radboud University's Open Science Programme is based on the Open Science agendas of Universities of the Netherlands (UNL) and Open Science NL, among others, and aspires to make Open Science the standard across all our scientific disciplines by 2030. ‘We are not starting from scratch,’ emphasises Dirk van Gorp, coordinator of the programme and Open Science Officer. 'Within our university, several initiatives and projects have already been developed in the field of Open Science. However, Open Science is not yet everywhere embedded in our research and education. That is why we are working to improve support for researchers, raise awareness and connect initiatives and (inter)national developments.'
Radboud University promotes Open Science: discover the programme
Open Science - the movement towards more open, transparent and accessible research - is a major global theme. With the Radboud Open Science Programme, we aim to make Open Science the standard for all research and teaching at Radboud University. Information about this programme has been available online since this week.
Four pillars
Within the programme, several working groups are specifically focussing on four pillars: open access, responsible data & software management, citizen science and open education. These groups have been working on their action points for some time. In addition, within the consultation of vice-deans of research, Tom Heskes of FNWI has been appointed as the lead for the Open Science Programme. According to Heskes, investing in Open Science is not only important for the advancement of science, but also for researchers themselves. 'This way, you generate the most impact. And it improves the quality of your research', says Heskes in this interview.
Open Science Community Nijmegen
In the coming years, the Open Science Community Nijmegen (OSCN) will also play an important role in raising awareness about Open Science. ‘To change the research culture, it is important to engage a broad group of people,’ says core team member and associate professor of communication science Anita Eerland. 'This means attracting those who are not yet involved in Open Science, in particular. Within the community, there is plenty of room for exchanging experiences, as well as to share doubts and criticism.'
Contact information
Heb je vragen over het Radboud Open Science Programma in het algemeen? Neem dan contact op met programmacoördinator en Open Science Officer Dirk van Gorp via dirk.vangorp [at] ru.nl (dirk[dot]vangorp[at]ru[dot]nl). Voor vragen over een van de pijlers binnen het programma, neem je contact op met de coördinator van de werkgroep van die pijler.
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