Boost your research success in business studies and economics
The ZBW Open Economics Guide shows you how to use Open Science methods and tools – such as Open Access and Open Data – to make your research more efficient and visible!
Introduction to Open Access
Making research visible.
Introduction to Open Data
Making research verifiable.
Introduction to Open Code
Making research transparent.
Introduction to OER
Making teaching better.
This is how Open Science works in research practice!
Free Open Science Tools
A whole range of free and useful Open Science tools are available to support you in making your research even more efficient. Take a look at our tool catalogue!
New Blog Posts
Stay up to date with the latest tips and tutorials on Open Science.
Coffee Lecture: How Teaching Reproducibility Enhances Students’ Confidence
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Open Science in Practice
Researchers' inside reports from their everyday life.
Open Science Events
Conferences, seminars, webinars, online panels and more!
51st Annual Conference of IASSIST 2026
We would love for you to join us from June 2 to June 5, 2026, to engage, connect, and collaborate around the theme of Championing Data.
IASSIST (International Association for Social Science Information Services and Technology) is an international organization of professionals working with information technology and data services to support research and teaching. IASSIST members are working together to advocate for responsible data management and use, to build a broader community surrounding research data, and encourage the development of data professionals.
Reproducible Research with PUNCH4NFDI: DRPs, Containers, and Workflows
This training introduces the PUNCH4NFDI platform as an entry point to Digital Research Products (DRPs) and their role in enabling FAIR and reproducible research. Participants will explore how research outputs are described, connected, and discovered through metadata, and gain practical experience with container technologies and workflow execution. The training combines guided demonstrations with hands-on sessions, equipping participants to apply these tools and concepts in their own research workflows.
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