We're excited to be participating in the SciCodes Symposium this week to discuss the future of research software!
Our Director of Programs Katherine Skinner will be delivering a keynote address, with insights and recommendations from our latest report on the State of Open Research Software Infrastructure: https://investinopen.org/blog/charting-a-path-towards-a-sustainable-and-resilient-research-software-infrastructure-ecosystem/
Join us for a DataCite webinar to learn how organizations around the 
are using #OpenInfrastructure to improve visibility and recognition for #Research. Featuring Bessem Aamira CNUDST
, Imam Wahyudi Farid ITS
and Owen Iyoha Eko-Konnect
April 24, 2025 8:00 UTC
Register on lnkd.in/dkMXbpXK
Renku 2.0 is quickly taking shape - we are just one build cycle away from full public release! You can use it already in "early access" mode - check out our blog-post for details: https://blog.renkulab.io/early-access/
Update. "Center for Open Science (#COS) Statement on U.S. Executive Orders and the Future of Open Scholarship"
https://www.cos.io/about/news/cos-statement-on-the-future-of-open-scholarship
"Recent executive orders and shifts in U.S. federal policy pose significant concerns for the research community, including the removal of publicly available data, changes in research governance, and uncertainties around funding. While some policies claim to promote transparency, their selective application risks undermining scientific integrity. True openness must apply across all research domains —not just where it aligns with political agendas. COS remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting and promoting open scholarship. Ensuring long-term access to research data is essential to maintaining scientific integrity. Our Open Science Framework (OSF) remains a reliable resource for researchers seeking to preserve and share their work, ensuring that public knowledge remains accessible despite policy uncertainties."
Technical standards for journal hosting by Oliver Krüger
A presentation part of the @craftoa project and for anyone hosting diamond #openaccess #journals. Part of a series of coffee lectures offered by
@tibhannover
Update. "US Funding Cuts Imperil Open Infrastructure Globally"
https://katinamagazine.org/content/article/open-knowledge/2025/US-funding-cuts-imperil-open-infrastructure-globally
"The impacts of funding cuts to research in the US extend far beyond their immediate targets. We see a chain reaction that could indelibly alter the education and research landscape, including the future of open and sustainable research…So what is there to do?… Here are our three specific calls to action…"
Since our 1st funding cycle in 2018, SCOSS has selected #OpenInfrastructure
[https://mastodon.social/tags/OpenInfrastructure] worldwide to help them on
their path to sustainability. Who is part of the SCOSS Family? African Journals
Online (AJOL) @episciences [https://social.numerique.gouv.fr/@episciences]
@makedatacount [https://openbiblio.social/@makedatacount] @scipost
[https://scipost.social/@scipost] @resdatall
[https://mastodon.social/@resdatall] @swheritage
[https://mstdn.social/@swherita…
I was honored to be invited to speak at the Open Research Week about our journey with #REPOPSI, the Repository of Psychological Instruments in Serbian.
Curious about the 
open tools we used or the discussion on equitable 
funding?
You can explore the slides + recording: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14997009
You can also check out other fantastic talks – there was so much to learn and reflect on! Visit: https://ljmuresearchsupport.wordpress.com/2025/03/04/open-research-week-2025-round-up-and-recordings/
#OpenScience #OpenInfrastructure #ORW2025
Be part of the change!
Join our public consultation on the "Open Infrastructures for Responsible Research Assessment: Principles & Framework" policy report. Help shape the future of responsible research assessment!
Your voice matters!
Read the consultation document: https://lnkd.in/d9Xe6gXV
Share your feedback: https://lnkd.in/dgDiN3WS
Spread the word!
Update. "Safeguarding Research & Culture — Distributing Cultural Memory"
https://safeguarding-research.discourse.group/about
"The destruction of knowledge and cultural heritage has happened, and therefore it can happen again. We are in the middle of that happening, whether it is caused by human action or natural causes…Safeguarding Research & Culture (#SRC) is creating an alternative #infrastructure for archiving and disseminating of cultural heritage and scientific knowledge…Together, we can ensure that our cultural, intellectual and scientific heritage exists in multiple copies, in multiple places, and that no single entity or group of entities can make it all disappear. Our archive is built according to the principles of #FAIR and #CARE, based on open technologies and standards, and resilient against loss via meaningfully distributed storage…Everyone, from individuals to institutions, can participate by accessing, contributing, and supporting these archival infrastructures."
Update. "‘Omg, did #PubMed go dark?’ Blackout stokes fears about database’s future"
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00674-3
"The NIH told Nature in an e-mail that, on 1 March 'some of NIH public-web services experienced service disruptions' but all services were restored on 2 March. 'NIH is committed to resilient and open access to PubMed and other NIH web services,' the team wrote. But [Krutika Kuppalli, an infectious-diseases physician] says any disruption — even if temporary — raises concerns about how researchers access essential scientific information. 'It also serves as a reminder of the need for contingency plans, such as alternative #repositories or offline access to critical research, to ensure that health-care providers and researchers are not left without crucial information when they need it most,' she says."
DataCite is committed to high-quality #metadata & community-driven #openinfrastructure & we’re excited to see the community come together to explore opportunities for collective #metadataenrichment!
COMET’s Community Call to Action is now live, a great opportunity for individuals & organizations to become strategic partners in the next phase.
Join the informational webinar tomorrow: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyROWh0Qj1fYhdOPEvDkO6buwrdSqKgmuZK1YX87BPgJbrLA/viewform
Read more: https://www.cometadata.org/blog/call-to-action-comet
Let’s build better open metadata together!
Want to help shape the future of #OpenInfrastructure for #Scholarly communities?
The Principles of Open Scholarly Infrastructure (#POSI) group is conducting a public consultation for revisions toward a version 2.
The consultation is not just for POSI adopters but for all, and is open until March 5th -- contribute your input here: https://openscholarlyinfrastructure.org/public-comment-v2/
The February newsletter is out! Featuring:
Interview with Zenia Xenou @OpenAIRE on the development of a framework for Researcher Profiles in #GraspOSNext Community of Practice meeting on 12/03: the role of Context in Responsible Research Assessment @cwts @CoARAssessment WG #OI4RRA releases its 1st report #PathOS Training Corner launch
& more 
graspos.eu/newsletters
What's new in OJS version 3.5?
PKP invites Open Journal Systems (OJS) users, system administrators, and publishing professionals to join its upcoming webinar on March 7th 2025, at 8 AM PST, to get prepared for the next release of OJS version 3.5.
Learn more and as always, register for free: https://pkp.sfu.ca/2025/02/24/ojs-3-5-register-upcoming-webinar/
Reminder: OJS Submission Workflow Survey open through February 25
We're looking for feedback in two key areas:
> How should reviewer assignments be managed?
> What’s the most valuable way to track submission progress?
Go through the survey in 5 - 10 minutes and help improve #OpenJournalSystems
https://surveys.publicknowledgeproject.org/index.php/317333?lang=en
Two weeks ago, we launched the IOI Fund for Network Adoption — a US$6-8M initiative to boost open data infrastructure 
. Supported by Wellcome, Digital Science & Kahle Austin Foundation, we want to help research networks implement & scale open infrastructure for collaborative research.
Research networks: want to stay updated on eligibility & application info? Express your interest via the form in our press release: https://investinopen.org/blog/invest-in-open-infrastructure-announces-2-7m-commitment-from-founding-group-for-the-ioi-fund-for-network-adoption/
More hot API news!
Explore the newly released ScholeXplorer API 3.0. which gives you unparalleled access to ~3.6B citation links across publications, data & software. Start using the new API today for deeper impact analysis & scholarly assessment.
-Details: https://tinyurl.com/2pduwxru
-Access: https://tinyurl.com/4rj4dvps
The @CoARAssessment Working Group #OI4RRA has published its first report on the principles & framework of open infrastructures for responsible #ResearchAssessment.
Access the report: https://zenodo.org/records/14844582
Read our summary: https://graspos.eu/oi4rra-first-report-published
#OpenScience #ReformingRA #CoARA #OpenInfrastructure
@OpenAIRE
Update. From @neuralreckoning: "Science must step away from nationally managed infrastructure"
https://www.thetransmitter.org/policy/science-must-step-away-from-nationally-managed-infrastructure/
"Scientific data and independence are at risk. We need to work with community-driven services and university libraries to create new multi-country organizations that are resilient to political interference."
