Open Science

The free and unrestricted availability of scientific publications, promoting broad access, use, and dissemination of knowledge.

For further information on this topic, please consult the Open Access and Publishing section. 

Research data refers to the raw or processed information collected during scientific investigations, which can be shared to ensure transparency, reproducibility, and wider use of knowledge.

For further information on this topic, please consult the Research Data Management section.

Citizen Science encourages the active involvement of ordinary citizens in scientific research projects, allowing them to directly participate in data collection, analysis, and sharing. With the support of digital tools such as computers and mobile phones, science is now within everyone's reach. Doing science is no longer reserved for scientists alone, nowadays, anyone with an interest can contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge.

For further information see:
EU-Citizen.Science 
Rede Portuguesa de Ciência Cidadã  

Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) is an approach that aims to align science and innovation with the needs, values, and interests of society. It promotes ethical, transparent, and inclusive research by encouraging the participation of diverse stakeholders, from researchers to citizens. RRI encompasses principles such as gender equality, science education, open access, ethics, governance, and public engagement.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning materials made freely available and accompanied by open licenses, such as Creative Commons, which allow their use, adaptation, and sharing. By removing access restrictions to this type of content, OER promotes a more equitable and inclusive education, enabling communities to benefit from high-quality materials that can be tailored to their diverse needs.

For further information see:
UNESCO: Open Educational Resources 

The growing promotion of Open Science by renowned institutions such as the European Commission and UNESCO has led to the development of policies and declarations aimed at strengthening transparency, open access, and the sharing of knowledge.

For further information see:
The European Union Open Science Policy
Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)
UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science
Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment (ARRA)  

Ethics and integrity are fundamental to credible and rigorous science. They require honesty, transparency, rigor, and responsibility throughout the research process, including respect for colleagues and participants, responsible data management, proper authorship, and the rejection of misconduct such as plagiarism or data manipulation. Upholding these principles ensures scientific quality and strengthens public trust.

For further information see:
UCP Ethics Committees
The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity

Here you can find educational materials related to the topic of Open Science:
FOSTER Open Science
Online Training on Open Science
Open Science: Sharing Your Research with the World