As highlighted in two University World News articles last week, the shutdown of USAID represents a critical turning point for higher education and research globally, with profound implications for research innovation, educational access, and international collaboration. We, i.e. the international higher education and research community, can take several steps to mitigate the impact of USAID’s shutdown:
This year, we are glad to offer a range of courses specifically designed for researchers and professionals in globally inclusive academic environments.
AfricArXiv, a free digital archive for African research, has played a pivotal role in advancing open science on the continent. Established in 2018 and hosted by UbuntuNet Alliance since 2023, the platform is being tailored towards meeting the needs of African researchers, leveraging the Alliance’s extensive network.
🗞️🌶️: 🔓 🎓 Find and/or contribute to a curated list of useful resources that can enhance a university library website,
In the ever-evolving landscape of scholarly communication, publishers are increasingly exploring new ways to keep pace with advancements in open access, open data, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. A new research article, Collaborating with Early Career Researchers to Enhance the Future of Scholarly Communication: A Guide for Publishers, dives into how publishers can engage with early career researchers (ECRs) to shape a more innovative, fair, and inclusive publishing ecosystem.
Please consider participating in the UNESCO consultation and join us for the 2nd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access in Cape Town: https://doasummit.uct.ac.za/.
How can OS help to give harbour to scholars during a crisis?
A session summary from this year’s Open Science Barcamp held in Potsdam, Germany.
Opportunities and Challenges of Conducting and Communicating Research in Multiple Languages
A session summary from this year’s Open Science Barcamp held in Potsdam, Germany.
How can we foster an environment where scholarly services can thrive with whichever business and taxation model may work best in a given (geographical and institutional) setting?
Join us to hear how to incorporate open and multilingual science in your work.
