Open Up & Share: Publications, Data, Impact

You like the idea of Open Science, but have a hard time finding your strategy? This course offers reliable guidance through the publishing jungle. We put the Open Science movement into context, provide an overview of various initiatives and platforms, and guide you through the process of developing your own strategy. The focus is on publications in Open Access journals, and on data sharing in suitable repositories. The trainers provide input, and group discussions allow you to see different perspectives and exercise making individual publication plans.

In this course, participants will learn:

• why Open Science matters;
• how to choose an appropriate Open Access journal;
• how to avoid predatory journals;
• how journals differ in peer review practices;
• how ethical guidelines should regulate publishing activities;
• how to maintain copyright;
• to distinguish the different roads to Open Access;
• why data sharing helps to make an impact;
• how to make data FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable);
• where to share data.

22 May 2024 9:00 - 17:00h
23 May 2024 9:00 - 17:00h