AI in Peer Review: Fairer or Faster
A Personal Reflection by Nyambura, from the Conference Discussion Session. AI in Peer Review: Promise, Pitfalls, and Practical Pathways was […]
Perspectives (blog)
Research Integrity & Open Science for African Scholars
Discussing the ethical and integrity-related aspects of Open Science at this BEACON webinar was a great pleasure. The event was organised by Africa Bioethics Network’s marvellous Mercury Shitindo and Umazi Munyikah. I was equally honored to be able to co-present with Professor Walter Jaoko from the University of Nairobi.
Critical turning point for HE and research globally as USAID is being shut down
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:
Welcome to our 2025 Course Catalogue
This year, we are glad to offer a range of courses specifically designed for researchers and professionals in globally inclusive academic environments.
AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar Series: A Year in Review
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.
Hot off the press: Digital Library Services for Open Scholarship
🗞️🌶️: 🔓 🎓 Find and/or contribute to a curated list of useful resources that can enhance a university library website,
A New Guide for Publishers to Collaborate with Early Career Researchers
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.
UNESCO consultation to develop a global framework for Diamond Open Access
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/.
Open Science and Scholars at Risk
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.
Multilingualism in Academia
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.