The Challenge of Open Science

Science describes the current transition in how research is undertaken, how the outputs are stored and disseminated, how researchers collaborate, how success is measured and how researchers are rewarded for Open approaches.

Open Science has the potential to transform the research landscape. What is the role of academics and academic institutions in supporting this transition? Is there indeed a role for libraries at all? What are the current views and agendas in various European countries? How do we differentiate regionally and nationally? The Focus on Open Science Workshops started in 2015, and we aim through these workshops to address the challenges posed by Open Science, using the 8 pillars of Open Science identified by the European Commission in its Open Science Policy Platform, of which Dr Ayris is a member on behalf of LERU (League of European Research Universities) The mission statement for the workshops is: "To promote the concept of, values and best practices in the Open Science to European communities."

We believe that such Workshops offer a practitioner experience, grounded in the principles of Open Science, and opportunities for networking at the local level. The Workshop format offers both on-the-spot interactions and follow-up opportunities. 

Area

Library services

UCL leads

• Dr Paul Ayris, Pro-Vice-Provost (UCL Library Services)