We as OSCT organize various events in collaboration with different parties, such as the UT Digital Competence Centre (DCC) and Saxion Research Services (SRS). These events last approximately 60 minutes, cover a variety of topics, and are open to all. The goals of these events are to:
- provide a space to discuss topics in the context of Open Science,
- encourage regular consideration of Open Science, and
- present current developments that people at UT and Saxion University should be aware of.
These events also help people get to know each other better, including across departments.
As the OSCT is a bottom-up community, you also have power over the events' topics. So please feel free to suggest any topics you would like to discuss and share your ideas. Simply fill out the form and tell us about your idea. The same applies to the monthly newsletter to which you can also contribute.
We look forward to seeing you at one of the upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
The Colours of Open Access: Which to Choose When, and How to Use Them Optimally
When: 8 October 2026, 10:30 - 12:00
Where: LA 1235 (Langezijds building, UT)
Speaker: Nicole Loorbach
Abstract
In 2024, 96 percent of UT-affiliated journal articles in our repository were open access (OA). That sounds like we are close to our goal of 100 percent OA, but the OA rainbow would ideally have fewer colours than the five it currently does: gold, diamond, hybrid, green, and print. Each colour has its own pros and cons. All are free for readers, but only some are free for authors, peer-reviewed, carry reuse rights, or meet funders' criteria. As a UT author, you can avoid some of these drawbacks.
During this presentation at the ITC TECH research seminar (open to everyone), Nicole Loorbach (open access specialist at the UT Library) will explain the colours of open access, discuss their pros and cons, and show you how to make the most of them. There will, of course, be plenty of time for discussion and questions.
CODECHECK: Reproduce, Reflect, Improve
When: 20 October 2026, 10:00 - 17:00
Where: LA 1208 (Langezijds building, UT)
Speaker: Frank Ostermann
Abstract
How confident are you that your research can be reproduced months after publication? CodeCheck provides a practical, collaborative way to test and strengthen the reproducibility of your research. On 20 October, 2026, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and professors at the University of Twente can have a reviewer reproduce a research output by following their code and documentation. Participants receive personalized feedback, identify potential issues, and gain practical tips for improving their research workflow.
Submit a reproducibility package by 13 October, 2026. Research that meets the CodeCheck reproducibility criteria can earn a voucher. Successfully reproduced projects can receive a CodeCheck certificate and badge, while participants can also earn vouchers and TGS credits. Moreover, please register here.
How to Participate
First, submit your reproducibility package. Then, join us for the Reproducibility Hackathon!
1) Submission
Deadline: 13 October, 2026
Send an email to software-stewards-lisa@utwente.nl with:
- The DOI of your paper (if available) or a brief description of your paper/project.
- A link to your repository containing the code and data.
The package should enable the reproduction of a research output from a published paper, preprint, or ongoing project. See the mini submission example in the repository and use the reusable-code checklist to improve your chances of success. You can also prepare your submission at the Code Café: Hands-on Session on Reproducibility on 16 September, 2026.
2) Reproducibility Hackathon
20 October, 10:00–15:30 | LA 1208 (UT)
Team up with a reviewer who will reproduce your research by following your documentation. Discuss challenges, troubleshoot issues, and receive personalized feedback and practical tips to strengthen your workflow and reproducibility.
What can you gain?
- Researchers: whose work is successfully reproduced can earn a voucher. More importantly, successfully reproduced research can receive a reproducibility CodeCheck certificate and badge that can be added to GitHub, the publication, and your UT PURE profile.
- Reviewers: receive a minimum €50 voucher for their participation.
- Both researchers and reviewers will receive TGS credits for their participation.
Join CodeCheck and turn reproducibility from a challenge into a practical, collaborative experience. Questions? Contact us at software-stewards-lisa@utwente.nl.
Programme
10:00 - 10:30 | Introduction of the event and reviewers; introducing code check pairs; how to review and create a repo and demonstration |
10:30 - 11:30 | Session 1 |
11:30 - 11:45 | Coffee break |
11:45 - 12:30 | Session 2 |
12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch |
13:30 - 14:15 | Session 3 |
14:15 - 14:30 | Coffee break |
14:30 - 15:15 | Session 4 |
15:15 - 15:30 | Closure and open discussion about challenges and gains in reproducibility |
15:30 - 17:00 | Networking |
Member Initiatives
Contributions from the community are key to the success of our OSCT. We consequently strongly encourage our members to initiate and organize their own events related to Open Science, e.g., workshops and hackathons. Member initiatives will be announced on this website and promoted through social media. If you have an idea in mind, please send us a message.