The Dutch Network of Open Science Communities (OSC-NL) is organizing a National Open Science Week from 14 to 18 September 2026 to celebrate and recognize the crucial role of Open Science in the advancement of science. The OSCT also participates in this week by (co-)organizing various events at the University of Twente and at the Saxion University of Applied Sciences during this week.
Program
Monday (14-09)
Open Design, Open Science: Communicating Research Visually
Time: 12:30 - 14:00 / Location: LA 1261 (UT)
Research findings can be openly accessible while remaining difficult for non-specialists, researchers from other disciplines, and even peers to understand and appreciate. This interactive session explores several initiatives that help researchers communicate their findings more effectively through visual means. Information Specialist Luuk van Ewijk will explain the University Library’s role in support on Information Design through courses and meetups, and together with student Yasmin Elhassan and researcher Ana Martins Costa present the new Student Design & Illustration Office (The StuDIO), which aims to connect skilled students with researchers looking to visualize their research. Researcher and designer Tatiana Soto-Montero will explain how the (motion) graphics she creates for other researchers via her design studio Science in Motion help open up science. There will be room for questions and discussion!
Tuesday (15-09)
Discover the Meet-o-theek (measuring library): citizen science in practice
Time: 12:30 - 13:30 / Location: Main Entrance of the Langezijds building (UT)
How can citizens conduct research into their own living environment? And how can researchers, students and societal partners work together to create knowledge?
In this event, we will demonstrate the Meet-o-theek. Soon, residents will be able to borrow measuring equipment through libraries across Twente and use it to collect their own data on topics such as air quality, noise, temperature, water or biodiversity.
The Meet-o-theek is a great example of citizen science in practice: research starts with questions from society, and citizens actively contribute to collecting and interpreting data.
This event is particularly interesting for UT staff and students who are curious about citizen science, participatory research and new ways of connecting science with society.
Come and try out the measuring equipment yourself! Get hands-on with some of the sensors and discover how they can be used for citizen science projects.
Hoe veilig is 'Open Science'?
Time: 12:30 - 13:30 / Location: Centrale hal van het Ko Wierenga gebouw in Enschede (Saxion)
Toeval of niet, voorafgaand aan de Week van Open Science, werd de Europese internet industrie opgeschrikt door het bericht dat een Italiaanse organisatie door de regering Trump is bestempeld als terroristisch, …. Wat heeft dat nu met Saxion te maken? Wij, Ruud Steltenpool en Marcel Slootweg, vinden dit een gevaarlijke ontwikkeling, ook voor Saxion, en willen daar met collega's en studenten, over in gesprek. Wellicht hebben jullie dezelfde ideeën of wil je hier meer over weten.
A.s. dinsdag 15 september, tussen 12.30 u en 13.30 u. staan wij in de centrale hal van het Ko Wierenga gebouw in Enschede om antwoord te geven op jullie vragen of om het gesprek aan te gaan. Of wellicht hebben jullie andere ideeën hierover. Ook die horen wij graag!
Wednesday (16-09)
Code Cafe: Hands-on session on reproducibility
Time: 11:00 - 14:00 / Location: LA 2518 (UT)
This hands-on session, co-organized with the e-Science Center, launches the UT CODE CAFE series with a practical focus on computational reproducibility. You will learn and apply best practices for writing reusable code, based on the "Reproducible Research Through Reusable Code" training from the e-Science Center.
The session also introduces the CODE CAFE series: a space where researchers and students can learn, practice, and discuss good coding practices, and further develop their skills to foster a culture of FAIR, reusable, and reproducible research.
The session concludes with a CODECHECK call: an invitation to submit your code for a reproducibility check and earn a CODECHECK badge, recognition, and a small financial bonus.
Please register for this event as we will offer free pizza!
Thursday (17-09)
Communicating meaningful science to a broad public: popularising science on television and in scientific documentaries.
Time: 12:30 - 13:30 / Location: LA 2409 (UT)
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