Open Science from A to Z

Yesterday, March 23, Luiss hosted the first module of the “Open Science from A to Z” Seminar. This initiative, spearheaded by the Research and Third Mission Office, is aimed at Luiss faculty, researchers, postdocs, doctoral students, and the technical and administrative staff who provide direct support to the research activities within the Departments.

The course is taught by Dr. Elena Giglia, Head of the Open Science Project Unit at the University of Turin, and is divided into two modules.

The first module, “Open science: how and why,” aimed to help participants understand the rationale and potential of an open approach to scientific communication as an alternative to the current system and its shortcomings, especially in light of the experience of the pandemic. Open science isn't just more robust and verifiable; it also ensures access for everyone, leading to a greater impact on society. This is because university research data and results can be immediately reused.

That’s why Open Access and Open Science have now become a priority on Europe’s political agenda. With the launch of Horizon Europe, the topic has become even more relevant, as adopting Open Science practices is now one of the criteria for evaluating and selecting project proposals in the “Scientific Excellence” section. The second module, “FAIR Data, EOSC, and DMP,” will be held via Webex on March 29 and will cover some technical aspects of “how to do” Open Science.

Course materials are available to everyone at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7746628

You can register for the first module by logging in with your Luiss credentials.

Learn more about Luiss's Open Access initiatives on the dedicated page.

Photo by Elena Giglia

*** Update 04/13/2023: Recordings of both modules are now available to everyone on the new Open Science page ***