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Open science is a movement that advocates for a more open and participatory approach to research. SURF is contributing to this effort through our Innovation Zone: Strengthening Open Science, where we encourage sharing output (e.g. publications, data, and software) at the earliest possible stage and help make them available for reuse.
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Podcast: What you need to know about... open science

17 years ago, John Doove, open science programme manager at SURF, started thinking about the possibilities of open science with a small idealistic group. Where are we now and why should open science be the norm? Listen now to the new episode of SURFshort.

"I love the solidarity within the SURF cooperative"

Paul Hillman: man on a mission

Paul Hillman is CIO of the MUMC+. Until a year ago, he regularly walked around in the uniform of the US Air Force. Two completely different worlds with one important similarity, according to Paul: a mission focused mindset. "IT is not important, what matters to me is the people," he says.
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Paul Hillman staat in de gang en leunt tegen een glazen wand

Research supporters in the spotlight

These are the Research Support Champions 2025

Research cannot thrive without solid support. That is why the sector annually recognizes innovators in research support with the SURF Research Support Champion Awards. This year, the awards go to…
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Raoul Schram, Renate Mattiszik en Ernest Boskovic poseren met de awards.

Open science champion Sarah Coombs

Research support is a top-class sport

How do you embed open science in hbo? Sarah Coombs does so with a mix of expertise, networking, games and tenacity. "I would like to see the DCC-PO fully recognised as a centre of expertise for research support. That we don't have to keep begging for money, but are collectively seen as experts."
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Sarah Coombs portrait by Jelmer de Haas
I'm excited we've achieved a status quo where we're talking about how we're going to reach open science instead of if we're going to reach it
John Doove - Team lead open science

Open science: the basics

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Open Research Information

Open Research Information aims to make research information openly available for everyone to use. This aim requires a collective approach from researchers, libraries, policy advisors and more. The purpose of this community is to share information, knowledge and best practices regarding Open Research Information.
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