Frank Fischer, professor of digital humanities, will focus on promoting open research practices, transparency, and collaboration across disciplines. Dennis Mischke, head of the University Library’s Research and Publication Services department, will ensure that academic publications, research data, and software are freely accessible and reusable, advancing efficiency and innovation in research.

These appointments reflect the university’s long-standing dedication to open knowledge, as outlined, for example, in its Open Access Policy and its Research Data Policy.

The full press release is available here.