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SeDOA Innovation Lab survey: "Your Input, Our Next Steps"
The Innovation Lab of the DFG-funded Diamond Open Access Service Centre (SeDOA) is currently conducting a survey among researchers throughout Germany on the topic of ‘Your Input, Our Next Steps’.
Dec 19, 2025
Revisiting 'Open Science in Action' at Freie Universität Berlin
On 17 October 2025, Freie Universität Berlin hosted the inaugural event of its Open Science Working Group (OSWG) under the title ‘Open Science in Action’.
Dec 10, 2025
Freie Universität Berlin Joins European Coalition for the Reform of Research Assessment
The University Library supports the implementation by providing advice, infrastructure, and expertise
Sep 15, 2025
New Articles on Research Software Published on the Portal for Scientific Integrity
The Portal for Scientific Integrity , an initiative of the German Research Foundation (DFG) , has published four new articles focusing on the topic of research software . These contributions explore key aspects of responsible and sustainable handling of research software and are aimed at researchers, developers, and institutions alike.
May 20, 2025
The Open Access Büro Berlin publishes a recommendation paper on the reform of research assessment
The recommendation paper summarises the research policy background to the reform of research assessment, basic opportunities for participation in CoARA and options for action for institutions in Berlin.
Jan 31, 2025
Freie Universität Berlin appoints Open Science and Open Access Representatives
Freie Universität Berlin has officially announced the appointment of Frank Fischer as Open Science Representative and Dennis Mischke as Open Access Representative. With these roles, the university underscores its commitment to fostering the free dissemination of scientific knowledge for both research and society.
Jan 22, 2025
campus.leben Interview with Frank Fischer and Dennis Mischke
Campus.leben, the online magazine of Freie Universität Berlin, recently published an interview with Frank Fischer, open science representative, and Dennis Mischke, open access representative at Freie Universität Berlin.
Jan 16, 2025