What is Open Science
Opening science is the movement to make scientific research, data and dissemination accessible at all levels of an enquiring society.It involves sharing research findings, data, and methodologies in an open and transparent manner, often through online platforms and tools. The goal of open science is to promote collaboration, reproducibility, and innovation in research, and to increase the impact and accessibility of scientific knowledge.
Open Science Is A Big Umbrella
Why Open Science
Focus on the research aspect, we need Open Science because:
It maximises the potential of research and education outputs by allowing researchers to reuse and repurpose outputs in novel and innovative ways.
Gives greater accessibility and transparency of the research process.
Allows replication and verification of research findings which can also lead to more collaboration.
Opens the academic environment to members of the public – their knowledge and insights are invaluable to informing the research process.*
*Source: UCL Office for Open Science and Scholarship. (n.d.). University College London. Retrieved April 28, 2023, from https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/open-science-research-support/ucl-office-open-science-and-scholarship
Below is an introduction video about the Open Science (source from The UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science).
