Event Calendar

With the Open Science Retreat, the ZBW wants to bring together international Open Science supporters from different stakeholder groups. For two afternoons in a row, the aim is to dive deep into the topics that are of burning interest to all of us. The next topic will be "OS and geopolitical tensions/data sovereignty".

This input looks at how Open Access publications are handled in the context of **Horizon Europe funding requirements**, and what this means in practice for researchers and institutions. It also highlights the role of major publishers such as Wiley, Elsevier, and Springer Nature, particularly in the context of Germany’s nationwide DEAL agreements.

During the workshop, you will first learn about the most important (legal) principles for the use and creation of open educational materials. The core of the workshop is the practical design of open teaching/learning scenarios. Using real use cases, you will discuss the opportunities and challenges of open teaching and learn how you can integrate OER into the phases of lesson planning, implementation and follow-up in a meaningful way. You will also get to know the functions and features of our portal www.twillo.de a little better.

The traditional publishing model requires researchers to publish in journals that charge readers for access. But are there alternative publishing models that make research openly available? And does open access always mean paying to publish? This lecture will present the main scholarly publishing models, their advantages and limitations, and will provide an overview of authors’ rights and obligations in the context of open access.

During the workshop, we will explore in greater depth issues surrounding the reuse of open educational resources. We see that open learning materials are being shared, but that reuse is lagging behind. But what do we mean by reuse, and which elements play a key role in this? We look forward to discussing research and user experience on the topic, and more.

SPARC Europe and the European Network of Open Education Librarians invite you to the fifteenth virtual workshop of the Embrace the Open series. During the workshop, we will explore in greater depth issues surrounding the reuse of open educational resources. We see that open learning materials are being shared, but that reuse is lagging behind. But what do we mean by reuse, and which elements play a key role in this? We look forward to discussing research and user experience on the topic, and more.

Broadly defined, citizen science refers to the active involvement of non-academic participants in research projects. These approaches open up new possibilities for scientific discovery while strengthening the relationship between science and society. The webinar will cover the key principles and practices of citizen science, present examples of projects developed within the 4EU+ Alliance, and provide recommendations on resources and tools available to support citizen science initiatives.

This one-day hybrid event will bring together researchers, professional services staff and key stakeholders, with the aim to advance open science in the social sciences. Building on the work of the CIVICA Open Science Communities, the programme features keynotes, panels, lightning talks, and networking opportunities. Our aim is to highlight the specific opportunities and challenges that open science brings to the social science, and to invite discussion about best practices between disciplines.

This workshop will focus on the practical steps involved in identifying suitable journals for open access publishing. Participants will learn how to interpret a journal’s open access policy, including embargo periods, article processing charges (APCs), and self-archiving conditions. Using dedicated tools and databases, participants will explore publishing options relevant to their own disciplinary fields and compare journals in terms of openness, compliance with funders’ requirements and publishing constraints. Attendance at the webinar on open access is strongly recommended to fully benefit from this hands-on workshop.

This workshop will focus on the practical steps involved in identifying suitable journals for open access publishing. Participants will learn how to interpret a journal’s open access policy, including embargo periods, article processing charges (APCs), and self-archiving conditions. Using dedicated tools and databases, participants will explore publishing options relevant to their own disciplinary fields and compare journals in terms of openness, compliance with funders’ requirements and publishing constraints. Attendance at the webinar on open access is strongly recommended to fully benefit from this hands-on workshop.

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.

How do machines learn to make the right choices? How can individuals, firms, organizations, and researchers use automated decision-making? This course provides an introduction and intuition for designing algorithms that allow machines to learn based on reinforcements. Reinforcement learning provides decision rules based on learning from partial, implicit, and delayed feedback. The course includes 4 live Online Meetings, in which you will discuss the week’s contents with the instructor and fellow participants.

The Barcamp Open Science is a barcamp dedicated to the Open Science movement. It is open to everybody interested in connecting with like-minded people embracing Open Science, unlocking new perspectives and networking on Open Science, and thriving Open Science together! Save the date!

The Open Science Community Maastricht and the Open Science Community Parkstad warmly invite researchers, educators, students, and anyone curious about Open Science to sign up for the Open Science Festival Limburg 2026. Over two inspiring days, we’ll explore the theme of interdisciplinarity. Participants can look forward to workshops, keynote presentations, interactive sessions, and opportunities to connect with colleagues from both within and beyond the Open Science Community. Whether you’re looking to gain new insights, share your experiences, or simply connect with others who are passionate about Open Science, there will be plenty of opportunities to engage and exchange ideas.

Wir geben eine Einführung in Creative Commons (CC) Lizenzen und gehen kurz auf Rahmenbedingungen bei der Nutzung kostenloser Bilder, Videos etc. ein. Außerdem stellen wir Ihnen Quellen für kostenfreie Multimediainhalte vor und geben Hinweise zum Suchen und Verwenden legal nachnutzbarer Bilder und Co.

The conference focuses on theoretical or empirical contributions for these topics: New and experimental Developments in AI - (AI-driven) Entrepreneurship and AI-driven Business Models and Strategies - AI in Business Administration and Processes, e.g., Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Human Resources, Marketing, Production, Supply Chain Management, Quality and Sustainability Management - GenAI, explainable AI and Decision-making; Risk and Opportunities of AI-Agents - Ethics, Regulation and Policy of AI- Digital Transformation of Skills and Jobs - Infrastructure, Energy and Finance supply and AI Competitiveness - Micro- and Macroeconomic framework: Competition, Productivity and Markets.

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