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Open science
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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Open Research Information

Open research information is fundamental for ensuring open science. It involves registering and sharing who produces what, how, when, and with which funding, which is crucial for accountability and monitoring purposes.

By making research information openly available, we also enhance the transparency of the information, allowing for a clearer understanding of the research landscape. This openness also supports the enforcement of standards and principles, safeguarding the autonomy and digital sovereignty of the research community.

SURF's Open Research Information (ORI) roadmap is a cornerstone of our mission to strengthen open science. Our efforts focus on laying the foundation for a robust open research infrastructure, increasing the quality and coverage of metadata, and connecting and enriching research information. By making research information visible and reusable, we aim to create a network of knowledge that is greater than the sum of its parts, facilitating further discovery and innovation. SURF plays a pivotal role in advocating for transparency, accessibility, and the removal of proprietary restrictions, in alignment with the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information.

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  • Open Research Information community
    Promotes the sharing and standardization of research information across institutions to improve data accessibility and transparency 
  • Barcelona Declaration on ORI
    Commitment by European institutions to develop and support open research information systems that enhance research transparency and reproducibility 
  • UKBsis 
    A collaborative service by Dutch university libraries that facilitates the discovery and access to scholarly information and supports researchers in managing and sharing research outputs 
  • Netherlands Research Portal 
    Offers centralized access to research outputs, datasets, and profiles from Dutch research institutions to improve visibility and impact 
  • OpenAIRE Scholarly Knowledge Graph  
    This knowledge graph integrates and interlinks open-access research outputs across Europe, enabling advanced research discovery and data interoperability 
  • KB – e-Depot 
    The Koninklijke Bibliotheek (KB) e-Depot preserves and archives digital scholarly publications in the Netherlands for long-term access and research integrity 
  • Dutch National Membership Consortium (NaMeCo) in OpenAIRE  
    A collective membership initiative that helps Dutch institutions participate in OpenAIRE, facilitating open science and enhancing research visibility across Europe