Open Access Week 2024

From October 21 to 27, 2024, the International Open Access Week will take place once again, this year under the theme "Community over Commercialization." This theme emphasizes the growing awareness that approaches to open science must be prioritized as they serve the interests of both the public and the academic community. The decision to extend this theme into a second year highlights the importance of this discussion and provides the opportunity to turn further deliberations into collective action.

Further information: https://www.openaccessweek.org/theme/en 

On this occasion, several Helmholtz Centers will also offer exciting events on various topics related to Open Access and Open Science:

Forschungszentrum Jülich is hosting online seminars on various topics such as: "Publication and Open Access Services of the Central Library – On the Good Side of Science," "Data Publication – Forced Formality or the Future of Science?" "Jülich Publication Server (JuSER) – A New Beginning with MyCoRe," "Kick-Start Research Data Management," and "Content Curators or How to Let Research Data Management Improve Your Research Output."

More information: https://www.fz-juelich.de/de/zb/veranstaltungen/open-science-week

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has also announced events for Open Access Week 2024. In Bremen, a panel discussion on "Diamond Open Access - Sustainable Concept or Utopian?" will take place. In addition, online seminar will be held on topics such as: "The KIT Publication Fund – The Path to Open Access Publication," "Diamond Open Access Flashlight: Interim Results of BMBD-funded Projects," and "My Research Should Be Open Access: How Does It Work with the Library's Services?"

More information: https://www.bibliothek.kit.edu/4703.php