Open Science Hub: Supporting Open Science at the University
Who is it for?
- Librarians and information professionals involved in Open Science services and institutional support.
- Research data management (RDM) and research software engineering (RSE) specialists.
- Scholarly communication experts working on Open Access, OER, and responsible research assessment.
- University leaders, policy makers and strategists shaping Open Science agendas.
- Researchers and lecturers interested in fostering an active Open Science culture at their institutions.
About the event
This Open Science Hub session focuses on institutional support for Open Science at RWTH Aachen University. The meeting will open with a keynote presentation showcasing RWTH’s approach to Open Science, including the development of a mission statement covering key dimensions such as Open Access, Research Data Management (RDM), Research Software Engineering (RSE), Open Educational Resources (OER), and responsible research assessment.
The keynote will be followed by an interactive exchange with participants, providing space for discussion, sharing experiences, and reflecting on effective strategies for building sustainable Open Science ecosystems at universities.
Agenda highlights
- Keynote speech on supporting Open Science at RWTH Aachen University.
- Discussion on collaboration between central support units and researchers and lecturers at faculties.
- Exploration of bottom-up, top-down, and hybrid approaches to developing an Open Science culture.
- Exchange on networking strategies for Open Science within the ENHANCE alliance.
- Date: 19 January 2026
- Time: 14:00 p.m. CET
- Location: TEAMS
- Title: Supporting Open Science at the University
- Host: RWTH
- Language: EN
Registration for the Open Science Hub
All sessions in the Open Science Hub series will be recorded. The recordings will be available exclusively on the Gdańsk Tech “eNauczanie” platform and accessible only to participants who register via the registration form.
