Events
Webinar “What You Need to Know About Open Access and Data Management?”
In the evolving landscape of academic research, the principles of Open Science are reshaping how knowledge is created, shared, and governed. This event invites researchers, administrators, and institutional stakeholders to explore a critical question: Who owns our knowledge?
Through a series of focused presentations and interactive activities, we will examine the institutional and practical dimensions of knowledge ownership in the context of Open Science.
Participants will gain insights into:
Open Science Policy.
Practical tools and templates for research data management.
Community-building efforts to support an open research culture.
Lecture “Open Access in Ukraine and Its Largest Initiative – The National Repository of Academic Texts”
The lecture focuses on the development of open science and open access in Ukraine in the context of global trends and open science policies. It will explore the concept of open science, the FAIR principles, and key directions for implementing open practices worldwide and in Ukraine. Special attention will be given to the National Repository of Academic Texts — the largest Ukrainian initiative in the field of open access that brings together scientific, educational, and research outputs. Participants will learn about the history, current state, and development prospects of the Repository, as well as its role in enhancing the visibility of Ukrainian science on the international level.
Additionally, the lecture will cover the open science tools available on the official NRAT web portal, including those for open peer review, dissemination of research results, and popularization of scientific achievements as key factors in boosting economic competitiveness and supporting social progress.
OAW 2025: AI and Knowledge Monopoly
This webinar, organized by The Digital Librarian in collaboration with LIBSENSE Nigeria and Upskill & Connect Village seeks to spark conversation around the roles of AI, licensing, data ownership, and institutional practices in knowledge governance. International Open Access Week 2025 runs from October 20 to 26, under the theme “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”, which challenges us to ask who controls knowledge production, access, and dissemination.
We hope to create a platform for academics, librarians, and researchers to reflect, engage, and plan toward reclaiming community control over research outputs and infrastructure.
Wer soll das bezahlen? – Fördermöglichkeiten der UB für Open Access
Ihre neue Publikation soll für jedermann frei zugänglich sein, aber Sie wissen nicht, wie Sie das finanzieren sollen? Die Universitätsbibliothek unterstützt Open-Access-Publikationen auch finanziell. Wir zeigen die verschiedenen Fördermöglichkeiten der Universität Bamberg für Open Access auf und wie Sie diese nutzen können.
The role of creative commons licensing in knowledge ownership
The 2025 International Open Access Week, themed - 'Who Owns Our Knowledge?', invites reflection on the tension between knowledge as a shared public good and as a commodity controlled by publishers and commercial platforms. For LIBSENSE Early Career Researchers, this question underscores critical issues of equity, integrity, and sustainability in scholarly communication. The roundtable brings together librarians and researchers to explore how Creative Commons (CC) licensing can empower knowledge creators to retain rights, enhance visibility, and promote responsible sharing. By bridging perspectives from both groups, the session seeks to deepen understanding of ownership, licensing, and access in the context of Open Access publishing.
The 90-minute roundtable will include short presentations, reflective discussions, and an open dialogue segment to unpack the theme and explore practical pathways for adopting CC licensing in research practice. Participants will learn about different types of CC licenses, the roles of authors, publishers, and institutions in knowledge ownership, and how librarians can support responsible licensing choices. Expected outcomes include increased awareness of CC licensing, shared insights on the challenges and opportunities of Open Access, and practical recommendations for embedding CC licensing in institutional strategies. The event targets academic librarians, researchers, repository managers, and Open Access advocates committed to advancing equitable and sustainable scholarly communication.
Open Data, Open History? – Die Bedeutung historischer Forschungsdaten im digitalen Zeitalter
In diesem Vortrag am Freitag, den 24. Oktober 2025, um 12:00 Uhr beleuchtet Prof. Dr. Stefan Schmunk von der Hochschule Darmstadt unter dem Motto „Open Data, Open History?“ die Frage, welche Bedeutung historischen Forschungsdaten im digitalen Zeitalter zukommt und stellt die Nationale Forschungsdaten-Infrastruktur NFDI4Memory vor.
Die Coffee Lecture findet im Rahmen der International Open Access Week 2025 statt und wird von der Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Bremen und dem Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Universität Oldenburg organisiert.
Die Veranstaltung findet online über Zoom statt. Eine Registrierung ist nicht notwendig.
OPERAS France: Promoting Multilingual Open Science in the Humanities and Social Sciences
OPERAS France, the French national node of the European research infrastructure OPERAS, works to make research in the humanities and social sciences (HSS) openly accessible and truly shared. In line with this year’s theme, “Who owns our knowledge?”, we explore how communities take ownership of knowledge through collaboration and translation.
Translation groups within OPERAS France are more than linguistic bridges — they embody a collective appropriation of open science resources, ensuring that language never becomes a barrier to participation. By engaging researchers, librarians, and editors in the co-creation and adaptation of materials, these initiatives turn access into active ownership.
Through these practices, we demonstrate how the open and multilingual dimension of OPERAS empowers communities to shape, share, and sustain knowledge together.
#OAW2025 - AI AND KNOWLEDGE MONOPOLY: WHO OWNS OUR KNOWLEDGE?
International Open Access Week 2025 runs from October 20 to 26, challenges us to ask who controls knowledge production, access, and dissemination. This webinar, organized by The Digital Librarian in collaboration with LIBSENSE Nigeria and Upskill & Connect Village seeks to spark conversation around the roles of AI, licensing, data ownership, and institutional practices in knowledge governance. We hope to create a platform for academics, librarians, and researchers to reflect, engage, and plan toward reclaiming community control over research outputs and infrastructure.
Open Access publizieren – Wohin geht die Reise?
Die Reihe „Open Access verstehen“ beginnt mit einer Veranstaltung im Rahmen der Open Access Week 2025. Unter dem Titel „Open Access publizieren – Wohin geht die Reise?” beleuchten wir Grundlagen, Status quo und Perspektiven von Open Access. Im Fokus stehen aktuelle Entwicklungen und Herausforderungen im wissenschaftlichen Publikationswesen. Die Veranstaltung richtet sich in erster Linie an Wissenschaftler*innen, die sich über die genannten Themen informieren und austauschen wollen.
Open Science in der Energieforschung – praxisnah, förderkonform, kooperationsfördernd
In diesem Webinar werden die Grundlagen von Open Science kompakt dargestellt und die Anforderungen des 8. Energieforschungsprogramms (EFP) der Bundesregierung erläutert. Zusätzlich wird gezeigt, wie Open-Science-Instrumente die Kooperation und Anschlussfähigkeit in Verbundprojekten fördern. Wir freuen uns auf Ihr Interesse und Ihre Fragen zu Open Science in der Energieforschung.
Interview with Prof. Oliver Kraft, VP of KIT
Dr. Arne Upmeier, Director of KIT-Library, interviews Prof. Oliver Kraft. VP of KIT, about the Open Access movement and future perspectives of Open Access at KIT.
64th Annual Scientific Conference of Angel Kanchev University of Ruse and Union of Scientists - Ruse
To celebrate the Open Access week, this traditional conference will include a keynote talk by Dr Milena Dobreva, University of Strathclyde, UK, entitiled "Who Owns Our Knowledge? Open Science, Memory, and Digital Belonging". Dr Dobreva will also deliver a specialised training on Introduction to open science, technology transfer and research assessment for technology transfer office professionals from the University.
Capacity Building Workshop and Grand Finale
Session 1: Understanding Creative Commons Licenses.
Session 2: How to Publish Your Thesis in BUScholar (Self-Archiving Demo).
Highlights: Launch of the BU Journal, Self-Archiving Platform, and Research Data Management Portal. Award of prizes to quiz winners and certificates to participants. Chief Guest: Chairperson, University Council.
64th ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE of Angel Kanchev University of Ruse and Union of Scientists - Ruse
To celebrate the Open Access week, this traditional conference will include a keynote talk by Dr Milena Dobreva, University of Strathclyde, UK, entitiled "Who Owns Our Knowledge? Open Science, Memory, and Digital Belonging". Dr Dobreva will also deliver a specialised training on Introduction to open science, technology transfer and research assessment for technology transfer office professionals from the University.
An Evening of Open: Science, Software and AI
For decades, the open source and open access movements have transformed how knowledge is created, shared, and applied — from the earliest collaborative code repositories and freely available research to today’s global networks driving open science and AI innovation. An Evening of Open: Science, Software, and AI—co‑hosted by GitHub, UC Law SF, Open Forum for AI, and the SF French Consulate Office of Science and Technology during International Open Access Week and Open Source AI Week—honors this rich legacy and brings together researchers, technologists, and policymakers to celebrate how open source software, open science, and open source AI work together to accelerate discovery and innovation.
The program will open with remarks from the French Consul General, highlighting France’s leadership in open science and open source while underscoring the truly global nature of the open access movement. The first panel will explore how open access, open source, and AI are working together to power the future of research — showcasing real‑world examples of how these approaches accelerate discovery, reproducibility, and collaboration. The second panel will turn to law and policy, drawing lessons from the history of open access and leveraging today’s momentum around AI policy to identify governance, funding, and legal strategies that can sustain and strengthen the open infrastructure of tomorrow. Following the program, participants are invited to continue the conversation over a happy hour to reflect on the day’s insights, exchange ideas, and forge new connections across the open knowledge community.
Who Owns Our Knowledge? A Sonoma State Faculty Panel
Join Sonoma State researchers for an Open Access Week discussion on October 23, 12-1:30 PM, in 2900 Stevenson and online via Zoom, to be moderated by Dr. Eileen A, Joy, punctum books. Panelists will speak on their own OA scholarship activities, insights on the direction of research and dissemination globally and especially within the United States, and how generative artificial intelligence might affect the system.
“Who Owns Our Knowledge?” is the theme for this year’s International Open Access (OA) Week (October 20-26). It asks a pointed question about the present moment and how, in a time of disruption, scholarly and research communities can reassert control over the knowledge they produce. It also challenges us to reflect on not only who has access to education and research but on how knowledge is created and shared, where it has come from, and whose voices are recognized and valued as knowledge producers.
Your Research Publication, Your Intellectual Property: Author Agreements and Negotiation
It can be exciting to get an article accepted – and you might be tempted to rush through signing the publication agreement or author contract without reading all the fine print. However: signing a contract without understanding it can mean giving away your intellectual property – and can have long-term negative consequences. In this session, you'll learn how to read author agreements, and how to negotiate them, so that you’re not giving away your work for free!
Pergunte-nos Qualquer Coisa: Acesso Aberto
Title: Ask Us Anything: Open Access
Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Ibict YouTube Channel
Speakers: André Appel, Fhillipe Campos, Priscila Sena, Walter Couto
Moderator: Marcel Garcia de Souza
Summary: During this 2025 International Open Access Week, the Brazilian Institute of Science and Technology Information (Ibict) is hosting a question-and-answer session on Open Access, using the Ask Me Anything (AMA) format.
The International Open Access Week has been celebrated since 2008, always during the last full week of October each year. For more information, visit https://www.openaccessweek.org/.
Ibict, a leading institution in the discussion and creation of infrastructures to support Open Access, is promoting this event with the goal of creating an open space for discussion on various topics related to Open Access.
The session will have as panelistas a group of researchers from Ibict. Their research topics of interest involve scientific journals, digital repositories, copyright, Open Science, scholarly communication, and related fields.
WEBINAR: CONECTANDO CONOCIMIENTO A TRAVÉS DE LOS DATOS: RETOS Y OPORTUNIDADES
En el marco de la Semana Internacional del Acceso Abierto 2025, la Biblioteca de la Universidad de Lima invita a la comunidad a dialogar sobre cómo el acceso abierto y la gestión responsable de datos académicos fortalecen la creación de conocimiento compartido. Esta actividad destacará la importancia de la reutilización y el intercambio de información como pilares para impulsar un aprendizaje inclusivo, equitativo y accesible a todos.
Bibliotecas Universitarias y acceso abierto: una alianza por el conocimiento libre
En el marco de la Semana Internacional del Acceso Abierto, el equipo de la Biblioteca de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y de Administración realizará un conversatorio virtual titulado Bibliotecas Universitarias y acceso abierto: una alianza por el conocimiento libre con el objetivo de presentar y dialogar sobre esta iniciativa mundial y preguntarnos ¿Quién posee nuestro conocimiento?
II Jornada de acceso abierto. Derechos, conocimiento y soberanía: avances y reflexiones hacia la apertura de la investigación
Por segundo año consecutivo invitamos a la comunidad académica a participar de un espacio de diálogo y reflexión en torno al acceso abierto, el conocimiento abierto y la ciencia abierta.
En esta nueva edición, la propuesta se enmarca en el lema de la Semana Internacional del Acceso Abierto ¿Quién posee nuestro conocimiento?, pregunta que nos convoca a pensar críticamente sobre las prácticas de producción y circulación del saber. Además, busca visibilizar diferentes desarrollos e innovaciones que están llevando adelante en las universidades nacionales para fortalecer la soberanía científica y tecnológica.
El evento organizado por la Secretaría de Ciencia y Técnica de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata y la Biblioteca Pública junto con Wikipedistas UNLP tendrá una modalidad híbrida y será transmitido por el canal oficial de YouTube de la Biblioteca Pública @BibPublicaUNLP.
Who Owns our Knowledge? From Closed to Open Infrastructures for Research Assessment and Metascience
This year’s International Open Access Week asks us to reflect on Who Owns our Knowledge—a question made especially urgent when we consider the systems that shape how research is created, shared, and valued. How can we collectively reclaim ownership of scholarly knowledge and support sustainable, open infrastructures that serve the public good?
Join the University of Ottawa Library for a bilingual (French/English) hybrid event featuring Dr. Stefanie Haustein and Dr. Juan Pablo Alperin, who will examine the evolution of research assessment infrastructure and its implications for equity, transparency, and inclusivity in scholarly communication. Dr. Haustein will trace the history of closed bibliometric infrastructures and their lasting influence, while Dr. Alperin will outline the opportunities presented by open infrastructures—systems designed to be community-driven, transparent, and inclusive of diverse types of research outputs. Together, they will invite us to consider how today’s choices shape who is recognized, rewarded, and included in the scholarly record of tomorrow.
* The event is bilingual, with transcription for the online portion provided via Zoom features.
Qui contrôle nos connaissances? Des infrastructures fermées aux infrastructures ouvertes pour l'évaluation de la recherche et la métascience
Cette année, la Semaine internationale du libre accès nous invite à réfléchir sur Qui contrôle nos connaissances. Cette question devient particulièrement importante lorsque l'on considère les systèmes qui déterminent la manière dont la recherche est créée, partagée et valorisée. Comment pouvons-nous collectivement nous réapproprier les connaissances savantes et soutenir des infrastructures durables et ouvertes qui servent l'intérêt général?
Rejoignez la Bibliothèque de l'Université d'Ottawa pour un évènement bilingue (Français / Anglais) en format hybride avec en vedette Dr. Stefanie Haustein et Dr. Juan Pablo Alperin, qui examinerons l’évolution de l'infrastructure d’évaluation de la recherche et ses implications pour l’équité, la transparence et l’inclusivité dans la communication scientifique. Dr. Haustein retracera l’historique des infrastructures bibliométriques fermées et leur influence sur le long-terme, alors que Dr. Alperin présentera les opportunités offertes par les infrastructures ouvertes, des systèmes conçus pour être communautaires, transparent et inclusifs de divers types de travaux de recherche. Ensemble, ils nous inviteront à réfléchir à la manière dont les choix d’aujourd’hui déterminent qui sera reconnu, récompensé et inclus dans les archives scientifiques de demain.
* L'événement est bilingue, avec transcription fournie via les fonctionnalités de Zoom
Mesa-Redonda: "Acesso Aberto em Foco: Dados de Pesquisa e Questões de Propriedade Intelectual"
O Acesso Aberto tem como principal objetivo democratizar o acesso ao conhecimento. E quando o assunto é Ciência, isso significa disponibilizar de forma livre e gratuita as pesquisas desenvolvidas em institutos de pesquisa e instituições de ensino.
Para conversar mais sobre o Acesso Aberto e outros temas relacionados, o SIBi UFSCar convida toda comunidade para o evento em comemoração a Semana do Acesso Aberto, que será realizado no dia 23 de outubro de 2025, quinta-feira, às 14 horas no Auditório 3 da BCo. Haverá emissão de certificado.
As convidadas Elza Luli Miyasaka (Professora do Departamento de Engenharia Civil da UFSCar e Editora Responsável do periódico Engenharia Urbana em Debate), Janaína Cesar (Supervisora de Propriedade Intelectual na Agência de Inovação da UFSCar) e Marisa Cubas Lozano (Chefe do Departamento de Produção Científica/SIBi-UFSCar) falam sobre a importância do depósito de dados de pesquisa em repositórios institucionais e os dilemas sobre propriedade intelectual e a publicação de artigos baseados em trabalhos acadêmicos.
Panel: The Case for University-Based Publishing - Models, Missions, and Momentum
As commercial scholarly publishing consolidates and costs continue to rise, universities are working to regain control over how scholarship is disseminated, maintained, and acquired. This panel will examine the promise and challenges of university-based publishing—from university presses to library publishing programs and beyond.
Wem gehört das Wissen? : Offene Wissenschaft an der Technischen Universität Chemnitz
Anlässlich der Internationalen Open Access Week verleiht die Universitätsbibliothek erneut an drei ausgewählte Projekte den Open Science Award 2025. Alle Bewerberinnen und Bewerber können Ihre Aktivität vorstellen und in einen regen Austausch kommen. Zudem finden eine Foto-Session und ein Open Science Quiz statt.
Open Science & Evidence Synthesis Free Webinar
Hosted by Sysrev and led by Neal Haddaway, this webinar will focus on the importance of Open Science principles in evidence synthesis and how adopting Open and FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) workflows are vital for maintaining rigour in evidence synthesis. The session will cover both theory and practical advice, indicating the tradeoffs and cost implications of each component of Open Synthesis. We will discuss examples of good and bad practice, as well as becoming aware of tools to support open practices.
Penn State Open Access Week event: "We are Enough: Practical Open Access for Everyone."
A panel discussion with three thought leaders in the field: Dr. Samuel Moore, Scholarly Communication Specialist at Cambridge University Library, one of the organizers of the Radical Open Access Collective, and author of the forthcoming book Publishing Beyond the Market: Open Access, Care and the Commons, Sarah Lamdan, Deputy Directory of ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom and author of the widely acclaimed book Data Cartels' Peter Suber, author of the seminal monograph Open Access and a leading theorist of the Open Access movement. Details of the virtual session on their website.
We Are Enough: Practical Open Access for Everyone
Please join the Penn State University Libraries for a panel discussion with three thought leaders in the field:
Dr. Samuel Moore, Scholarly Communication Specialist at Cambridge University Library, one of the organizers of the Radical Open Access Collective, and author of the forthcoming book Publishing Beyond the Market: Open Access, Care and the Commons.
Sarah Lamdan, Deputy Directory of ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom and author of the widely acclaimed book Data Cartels.
Peter Suber, author of the seminal monograph Open Access and a leading theorist of the Open Access movement.
The theme of the panel discussion is “We Are Enough: Practical Open Access for Everyone.” Whether you’re a faculty member, a researcher, an independent scholar, a student, a librarian or library worker, or someone working in the publishing industry, we hope you’ll join us for this event, which is free and open to the public.
Remix and Reuse: Translation and Adaptation in the Community
Programming Historian journals are published under an open CC BY licence, allowing others to freely remix, reuse and share any of our lessons.
Would your community benefit from digital humanities resources in its own language? Have you ever used Programming Historian to learn a new skill, and thought to yourself: "How could I adapt the method for a different environment, language or use case?"
You could develop new computational learning resources and empower communities whom we do not yet reach.
This webinar will:
- Explain the freedoms offered by the CC BY licence under which we publish
- Share insights & tips to help you independently translate or adapt our lessons for the needs of your community
- Set out what kind of support we can provide
The webinar will take place on Zoom on Thursday 23 October (15:00-16:00 BST). Participants will receive the Zoom link by email before the event.
Webinar lead: Anisa Hawes is Programming Historian's Publishing Manager
African Universities Publishing Diamond Open Access on the African Platform for Open Scholarship (APOS)
SPARC Africa Open Access Week 2025 Webinar Series - Day 2
SPARC Africa, the African affiliate of the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), in collaboration with the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA), and the Association of African Universities (AAU), warmly invites librarians, researchers, educators, students, publishers, and all who care about the future of knowledge to join us for a two-day webinar series to mark this year’s International Open Access Week.
The 2025 global theme, “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”, challenges us to reflect on equity, ownership, and justice in the production and sharing of knowledge. Together, we will explore how Diamond Open Access (DOA) can advance knowledge as a public good, especially across Africa and the Global South.
Registration is free, and one registration gives you access to both sessions.
Day 2 Focus – Thursday, October 23, 2025
Topic: African Universities Publishing Diamond Open Access on the African Platform for Open Scholarship (APOS)
The second webinar turns to Africa, with a spotlight on the African Platform for Open Scholarship (APOS). Speakers from universities already publishing through APOS will share their experiences, challenges, and benefits. This will be a practical session, showing how DOA is being implemented on the continent and how APOS is strengthening scholarly publishing in African universities.
Who Should Attend?
Librarians and library leaders
Researchers and academics across all disciplines
Students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Scholarly publishers and editors
University administrators and policymakers
Anyone interested in open science, open access, and equitable knowledge sharing
Registration Information
Registration is free and gives you access to both sessions. Click here for more information on Day 1.
Only one registration is required.
Registered participants will receive reminders one week, one day, and one hour before each webinar.
Time: 1:00 pm UTC | 2:00 pm WAT | 3:00 pm CAT/SAST | 4:00 pm EAT (each day)
Technical Requirements
The webinars will be hosted on Zoom.
Participants who do not already have Zoom should download, install, and create an account ahead of time.
Please log in at least 10 minutes early to test your connection.
Audio and video will stream through computer speakers. For the best experience, we recommend using a headset or earpiece.
Webinar resources
A list of additional resources will be provided at the end of each webinar.
Registrants may receive presentation slides.
Webinar recordings will be uploaded to the AfLIA YouTube Channel after each session for wider access.
Please note: No certificates of participation will be issued for this series.
Enquiries
For further questions or assistance, please contact:
Stanley Boakye-Achampong – researchcoordinator[at]aflia.net
Jill Claassen– jill.claassen[at]uct.ac.za