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Signing the Barcelona Declaration

Signing the Barcelona Declaration
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The Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information is an international initiative that calls for greater transparency, openness, and inclusivity in the way research information is created, shared, and used. It promotes a shift away from closed, proprietary systems towards open infrastructures that better support the values of Open Science.

For Maastricht University, signing the Declaration marks an important step in strengthening its commitment to Open Science and to responsible research assessment. By supporting open research information, UM contributes to a more transparent and equitable research ecosystem, one that enables better recognition of diverse academic contributions, fosters collaboration, and reinforces the university’s role in advancing knowledge for society.

Event within the Open Science Festival Limburg

This event is part of the Open Science Festival Limburg, but can also be attended as a standalone event without registering for the full festival.

If you have already registered for the Open Science Festival Limburg, you do not need to register separately for this session.

Do you want to join the full Festival? Register now for the Open Science Festival Limburg.

The Signing the Barcelona Declaration event will include:

  • An endnote lecture by Ludo Waltman: "

    The Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information – From promise to action".
    This lecture will discuss the importance of open research information, highlighting the close relationship with ongoing developments around Open Science, Recognition and Rewards, and digital autonomy. The Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information provides a key mechanism for collective action to advance open research information. Several examples of collective action in the Netherlands, in Europe, and globally will be presented. By signing the Declaration, Maastricht University is taking an important step in strengthening its commitment to open research information and contributing to a stronger, more transparent, and more inclusive research system.

  • The formal signing of the Barcelona Declaration by Rector Magnificus Jan Smits

  • A drinks reception following the programme

     

     

Provisional programme:

15:30 – 16:15 Endnote lecture

16:15 – 16:30 Barcelona Declaration signing

16:30 – 16:45 Closing remarks

16:45 – 18:00 Networking drinks reception

Recordings and photos

All our events may be recorded on photo or video. These images may (now or in the future) be used for educational and promotional purposes, including publication on the Maastricht University website and official social media channels.