The Role of Repositories in Open Science
Institutional repositories are more than just storage solutions. They increase research visibility, ensure compliance with Open Science policies, and foster collaboration across institutions.
A key example is RECOLECTA, which enables indexing of research outputs at national and international levels. The repositories of LSE and IE University demonstrate how strategic infrastructure strengthens the reach and impact of research. Meanwhile, the CIVICA Research Gateway serves as a model for alliance-wide collaboration, making research outputs accessible beyond institutional boundaries.
Open Science as the New Standard for Academic Excellence
Open Science is no longer a future aspiration—it’s the current framework for research, especially for early-career researchers. European and national mandates highlight its importance for transparency, accessibility, and impact.
The discussions made one thing clear: Repositories are essential to embedding Open Science in everyday research. They ensure that research is not only available but also discoverable and usable.
Event Presentations
The following presentations delve deeper into these topics:
Repositories and Global Accessibility
- From Institutional Repositories to Global Access: RECOLECTA’s Strategic Role in Open Science (Bonora, L.)
- Enabling Open Science Across the CIVICA Alliance (Higman, R.)
- A Key Infrastructure for Research Support (Riba, P.)