In a few short weeks, the new Social Sciences and Digital Humanities Archive (SODHA) will be launched. The new Belgian SODHA repository offers safe long-term storage for research data from the social sciences and digital humanities, following the principles of findability, accessibility, interoperability and reusability. Would you like to learn more about SODHA? Follow theContinue reading “New Social Sciences and Digital Humanities Archive – Invitation SODHA webinar”
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Online Open Science Webinars – skills and training
As a part of the international Open Access Week 2020, Belgium universities host a series of online webinars. The 4 online presentations will cover different topics concerning Open Science aimed at research supporting staff and librarians interested in learning more about Open Science tools, training, Open Data and Open Science in practice. Practical Register hereContinue reading “Online Open Science Webinars – skills and training”
Open Access Week 2020 – Save the date
Open Access Week, a global event now entering its tenth year, is an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarshipContinue reading “Open Access Week 2020 – Save the date”
EOSC in Belgium – an overview
This blogpost first appeared on the EOSC Pillar website on April 15th 2020: http://www.eosc-pillar.eu/news/eosc-belgium Belgium’s involvement in EOSC is embedded in a strong research and innovation landscape and a long tradition in advocating Open Science. On the 21st of November 2019, the first Belgian EOSC event “Belgian Open Science EOSC Initiatives” was organized by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation,Continue reading “EOSC in Belgium – an overview”
Flemish Open Science Board launched to fulfill European engagement and invest in Open Science
The Flemish Open Science Board It was a nice Christmas present for the Open Science community, right before the New Year, The Flemish Open Science Board emerged. On initiative of Flemish minister Hilde Crevits, the Flemish Government approved the Flemish Open Science policy plan and the Open Science Board (the document can be downloaded here).Continue reading “Flemish Open Science Board launched to fulfill European engagement and invest in Open Science”
New BELSPO Open Research Data Mandate supports FAIR data principles
The new BELSPO Open Research Data mandate has already been introduced at the November 21 Open Science Symposium at the Palace of the Academies. BELSPO is now glad to announce the policy and DMP template’s official availability on the BELSPO website. Its provisions are being integrated in BELSPO Research Contracts, starting with BRAIN in marchContinue reading “New BELSPO Open Research Data Mandate supports FAIR data principles”
OpenAIRE is celebrating 10 years of showcasing leadership in Open Science in Europe
One year after the official start, on December 2 – 2010: 126 people gathered for the launch of OpenAIRE in Ghent: the launch of the technical services and the official first appearance of the OpenAIRE network. The goal: Support the implementation of the EC and ERC Open Access pilot in Europe, via two main objectives:Continue reading “OpenAIRE is celebrating 10 years of showcasing leadership in Open Science in Europe”
Open Access in a Global Perspective: Comparing Policies and Practices
When: Monday December 2, 14h-18h Where: Justus-Lipsiuszaal (LETT 08.16), Erasmushuis, Blijde-Inkomststraat 21, 3000 Leuven In the context of Digital Worlds: cultures and glocalization, organized by the Faculty of Arts of KU Leuven, KU Leuven Libraries organizes the event Open Access in a Global Perspective: Comparing Policies and Practices. This event focuses on the implementation ofContinue reading “Open Access in a Global Perspective: Comparing Policies and Practices”
Playing the Open Science Game
On the occasion of the international Open Access Week 2019, 31 library staff from the Université libre de Bruxelles played the Open Science game : “Libérez la science!”. Six games of 5 to 6 players allowed the participants to learn or refine their knowledge on open access, data management, scientific publications, and even to discoverContinue reading “Playing the Open Science Game”
Successful first Mini Open Science Fair ULB-VUB
On the occasion of the Open Access week 2019, the first Mini Open Science Fair jointly organized by ULB and VUB was held on October 23 in Brussels. 45 researchers and support staff gathered to discuss Open Science practices, i.e. sharing research results as soon as possible in the research cycle to ensure their transparency,Continue reading “Successful first Mini Open Science Fair ULB-VUB”
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