From October 20th to 26th, the global Open Access Week highlights the importance of using and sharing open scientific knowledge. Partner of DataCite Estonia Consortium invite everyone to participate in various trainings and seminars, both online and on-site.
On October 21st, the Estonian Doctoral School will host an online training session titled “How to Publish Open Access? A Practical Guide for Doctoral Students.” Registration for the event is open until October 20th.
This year’s theme, “Who Owns the Knowledge?” continues the discussions of previous years by emphasizing the prioritization of community interests and values over commercial goals. Positive changes are already visible: Diamond Open Access and “Subscribe to Open” publishing models are expanding; researchers are regaining control over their journals, and research institutions are moving away from commercial evaluation systems. There is also a growing recognition that research data does not always belong solely to the researcher, but also to those who participate in studies and contribute to the creation of knowledge.
Open Access week program available on the websites of Estonian universities:
Estonian University of Life Sciences Library
List of Open Access Week international events:
11.00-12.30 Webinar “One size does not fit all: New insights into qualitative data sharing”
15.00-17.00 Webinar “Who Owns Our Knowledge in the Age of AI and Federated Science”
15.30-18.30 Conference “Open and Engaged 2025”. Ownership and Access to Cultural Heritage.
17.00-18.30 Webinar “Two Sides of the Same Coin: Monitoring and Evidence Gathering for Open Science and Research Assessment Reform”
10.00-11.30 Webinar “How to publish Open Access?”
11.00-12.30 Webinar “Openness in the Age of AI – A Conversation with Norway’s National Centres for Artificial Intelligence”
13.00-14.30 Webinar “Current trends in OA publishing: Introduction to Rights Retention Strategy (RRS)”
14.30-17.30 Webinar “Fast forward Open Science”
15.30-18.30 Conference “Open and Engaged 2025”. Lightning talks: Sharing responsibly while navigating risks, ethics, and community needs.
15.30-18.30 Conference “Open and Engaged 2025”. Technology, Power, and Equitable Design.
14.00-15.00 Webinar “Reusing Research Data: Opportunities, Challenges, and the FAIR Way Forward”
15.30-18.30 Conference “Open and Engaged 2025”. Access to GLAM Research: Repository Showcases
17.00-17.30 Webinar “Open Data in the Humanities: Balancing Legal Constraints, FAIR Principles and AI”