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Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 will be hosted by Aalto University

Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 will be held at Aalto University’s Otaniemi campus and in Zoom 3.–4.6.2024. Please register by May 3.
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The first day June 3 from 9.30 am to 5 pm is the plenary day which you can attend either in-person on the Otaniemi campus or remotely, and the second day, June 4 from 9.30/10 am to 4.30 pm, is reserved for meetings between expert groups on open science topics. The theme for the 2024 Summer Conference is "We <3 Data".

We welcome participants from researchers and university service staff alike. Topics include Responsible Research and AI, Legislation and Data Security, and Research Data Management. Participation is free and lunch will be provided by the organisers!

Registration, preliminary program and more information:

Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 | Open Science (avointiede.fi)

Please register by May 3rd.

The event is organized by the National Coordination of Open Science and Research, Aalto University, and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.

Open science resources at Aalto

Open science and research

The principle of openness is the key principle of science and research. At Aalto University, the most visible forms of open science are open access publications, open research data and metadata, and combining openness and commercialisation.

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Research Data Management (RDM) and Open Science

Properly managed research data creates competitive edge and is an important part of a high-quality research process. Here you will find links to support, services and instructions for research data management.

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Training in Research Data Management and Open Science

We offer free and open to all training in research data management and open science.

RDM & Open Science Training

Data Agents

Data Agents are researchers who work to improve data management in their department, school, or unit.

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