OpenScienceLab

Today is the day! Join us today at 12:00 (UTC+01:00) for the conference “Open Science for Sovereignty: the Next Challenge”, delivered by Richard Gold. Available online: youtube.com/live/_OQUv19qB… And in person: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Getafe Campus – Room 17.2.25

Save the date! Join us on Monday, 9 March 2026 at 12:00 (UTC+01:00) for the conference (in person or online): Open Science for Sovereignty: the Next Challenge, delivered by Richard Gold For more information, please visit: opensciencelab.uc3m.es/blog/conferenc…

How we measure the “impact factor” when a third societal stakeholder decides to put your name on a research lab??? (Being alive) @CoARAssessment @DORAssessment this is societal impact!!! @OSLab_UC3M

Diamond open access should be the model — free for authors and readers. A recent reflection from Curt Rice in The Scholarly Kitchen argues it must be supported as institutional infrastructure, not volunteer “hero” labor. scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/02/18/gue…

Journals rely on static formats, exploiting authors and institutions who pay to publish, while reviewers contribute for free. In our latest blog post, we explore how Open Science can create a fairer research ecosystem. Read more: opensciencelab.uc3m.es/blog/scientifi…

📅 Fecha: 20 de enero de 2026 📍 Localización: Auditorio, Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. Paseo de la Castellana, 162, 28046, Madrid. ✅ Inscripciones abiertas ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/1rnBao…

Save the date! El 20 de enero de 2026, acompáñanos en un evento emocionante: Retos de la inteligencia artificial en la evaluación, comunicación e integridad científica, en el que participará Eva Méndez, directora del OpenScienceLab.

Back to routine with our Open Science calendar: 12 months, 12 Open Science tips Ready to make 2026 your most open year yet? Download the calendar and let the journey begin! 📥 Get it here: storage.googleapis.com/wp-uploads.buc…

Happy Holidays from OpenScienceLab! 🎄 We wish you a wonderful festive season with the Open Science Christmas Tree by @evamen. May this holiday inspire innovation, collaboration, and the spirit of open science in the coming year!

Link to the report: opensciencelab-uc3m.github.io/opendatabizkai…

Three members of OpenScienceLab have won a prize at the Data Journalism Challenge by Open Data Bizkaia! David Rodríguez, Marina Sánchez, and Álvaro Hontanar have been recognized for their report: "Who Pollutes More, Pays More? The Sharp Increase in Waste Fees in Bizkaia"

Check out the latest publication by Pablo Sánchez-Núñez in Upstream: The Human Infrastructure of Open Science: Why Mentorship Matters More Than Ever. A must-read for anyone shaping the future of research! doi.org/10.54900/d4erg…

Get ready for Christmas with the YERUN Advent Calendar! 🎄✨ Discover new insights every day about research assessment. view.genially.com/69246ae61a64bb…

@PilarPaneque Mira qué chulada hemos hecho en @YERUN para preparar un 2026 en el que todos estén convencidos de reformar la evaluación de la ciencia e implementar una RRA: bit.ly/AdventYERUN [deberíamos traducirlo al español @OSLab_UC3M]

AI speeds up research—but at what cost? Fake citations, biased queries, misread studies… even specialized tools like Elicit or Consensus aren’t foolproof. Read more: opensciencelab.uc3m.es/blog/the-probl…

Save the date! TWIN4MERIT International Thematic Symposium: Rethinking Research Assessment. 🗓️ Monday, 24 November 2025 | 💻 Microsoft Teams: 09:45 – 16:00 (CET, UTC+01:00)

💡 What are the key principles of open science? These 6 pillars shape the path toward a more ethical, inclusive, and sustainable scientific future. 📚 UNESCO (2023). UNESCO Open Science Toolkit. unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0…

What did 62 studies from around the world reveal? 📖 Read our digest: opensciencelab.uc3m.es/blog/six-ways-… 📘 Full report: doi.org/10.5281/zenodo…

Open science is transforming research culture — but not always how we expect. Science Europe's Scoping Review maps how open science interacts with six core values in research: inclusion, transparency, integrity, care, collaboration, and freedom. 👇

Leading experts (some of whom are members of the OpenScienceLab!) will explore the future of research evaluation and assessment. 🔗 Learn more about the programme: opensciencelab.uc3m.es/blog/twin4meri… 🔴 Watch online: bit.ly/47VL6Uy