This event brings together scholars, publishers and policymakers to explore how open science can reshape research for the better.

For CIVICA, open science is not a buzzword. It is a commitment to making knowledge accessible and ensuring that research serves the public good. This conference is an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come and how much further we need to go.

Insights from Leaders in Open Science

The day begins with a keynote from Professor Joe Deville a sociologist and co-founder of the Open Book Collective. Professor Deville has been at the forefront of developing community-led infrastructures for open access publishing. His perspective is grounded in experience.

“Within Copim community and beyond we like to think we have made huge strides forward in delivering a fairer and simply better ecosystem for Open Access book publishing and many academics don’t perhaps realise how much has changed in say the past 10 years.”

Professor Deville’s work highlights the practical steps being taken to make open science a reality. The Open Science Perspectives panel will feature Dr Anna Anetta Janowska from SGH Warsaw School of Economics who will discuss Poland’s progress toward open access. Her motivation is clear.

“I work in open science because knowledge should be open and accessible to all. It’s a matter of social justice.”

Becky Hill Head of Open Research at Taylor and Francis will explore how publishers are adapting to support open research. She notes

“It maximises the discoverability use and reuse of research and supports the transition to a more open research culture.”

The afternoon’s lightning talks will showcase the breadth of open science in action. Dr Iryna Degtyarova will examine the alignment of EU research policies with openness while Natalia Kirsanova will discuss open science in the context of energy governance and justice in the Global South. Patricia Riba will address the ethical dimensions of AI in open science and Alokita Jha will highlight how open data can advance climate and nutrition research in resource-limited settings. These talks underscore the real-world applications of open science.

The conference will also mark the launch of Doing Open Social Science: A Guide for Researchers a new book from LSE Press. Authors Patrick Dunleavy and Tim Monteath will discuss with panelists Hannah Boroudjou and Denisa Kostovicova how researchers can make their work more transparent, reusable and trustworthy.

Join the Conversation

Open science is not a niche issue. It is about who gets to shape and benefit from knowledge. For CIVICA the answer is clear. Research should be open collaborative and inclusive. This conference is a chance to learn from those who are leading the way and to contribute to the ongoing dialogue.

If you believe in the power of open knowledge, register now to be part of the conversation on 20 May. Register here