Bridging Academic landscapes

Access 2 Perspectives provides novel insights into the communication and management of Science. Our goal is to equip researchers with the skills and enthusiasm they need to pursue a successful and joyful career. 

Hands-on expertise in all aspects of Open Science and Science Communication.

Open Science is a concept promoting transparency, reproducibility, equity, and fairness in knowledge acquisition and dissemination for ecologically sustainable livelihood of a global society in accordance with Good Scientific Practice (GSP) by utilizing digital tools and services.

Qeios ID: AMAPXU | doi: https://doi.org/10.32388/AMAPXU

Leveraging your research impact

By implementing Open Science principles throughout your research practice you increase the discoverability of your work:

  • Establish yourself as the expert in your field
  • Make your academic achievements openly accessible and reusable
  • Discover research results relevant to your discipline from around the world and build a professional network around the world

We provide novel insights for the communication and management of Science.

Our goal is to equip researchers with the skills and enthusiasm they need to pursue a successful and joyful career.

Topics

Open ScienceResearch IntegrityResearch Project ManagementReading, Writing & PublishingCareer Development
Open AccessResponsible Research & InnovationGood Scientific Practices (GSP)Strategic ReadingReputation Building online and offline
Open DataEthics in ScienceDesign Thinking, Agile & Lean Methods for ResearchScientific WritingPresentation Techniques
Open Peer ReviewResearch Animal WelfareDigital Open Science ToolsPeer ReviewIntercultural Competencies
Open Source (Hardware & Software)Sustainable ResearchResearch Data ManagementOpen Access PublishingLanguage Diversity
Knowledge TransferEpistemologyFAIR & CARE principlesVisual CommunicationScience Communication

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Consulting & Mentoring

Open up your research workflow, from literature search, methodology to dissemination of your results.

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Workshops & trainings

Topics covered are backed by real examples and relate to the participants’ research projects and disciplines.

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Speeches, talks & seminars

We cover all our course topics and projects in a talk or seminar for your audiences.

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With a background in Evolution and Developmental Biology, Dr. Johanna Havemann is a trainer and consultant in [Open] Science Communication and [digital] Science Project Management. Her work experience covers NGOs, a science startup, and international institutions including the UN Environment Programme. With a focus on digital tools for science and her label Access 2 Perspectives, she aims at strengthening global science communication in general – and with a regional focus on Africa – through Open Science.

ORCID: 0000-0002-6157-1494 | SCHOLIA: Q42577405 | Twitter: @openscicomm

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  • All our free commnunity services

  • Join in depth discussions in our forum
  • Weekly Q&A sessions (60 mins)
  • Access to research management guidelines and worksheets across our range of topics
  • Access to past training and webinar recordings
  • Free access to A2P online training and workshops
  • Community peer review and feedback on your research project design, manuscripts, data management plan etc.
  • Peer support through moderated working groups
  • 30% of your investment support our work at AfricArXiv

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Open Science Perspectives

Read about the various aspects of Open Science Communication and how you can leverage it

Comparative Literature Search

Here are a few quick search results in counter-chronological order for “illegal pharmaceuticals" (example search). Be aware that each platform works with a specific search approach and algorithm which is why we recommend for you to always compare and screen search results on more than one or two platforms: