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Aalto University to host CESAER Task Force Openness of Science and Technology

Aalto University is proud to host the CESAER Task Force Openness of Science and Technology on 16–17 April 2024.
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Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER) functions as the united voice of universities of science and technology in Europe. CESAER’s Task Force Openness of Science and Technology brings together leading experts in Europe to discuss topics such as open access, open research, responsible internationalisation, and global engagement in S&T.

Task Force Openness of Science and Technology reports and publications, as well as CESAER’s other position papers, are openly available: https://www.cesaer.org/publications/  

This event at Aalto University from 16 to 17 April is the major annual in-person event of the task force, in addition to the CESAER Annual Meetings (CAM) 2024 from 16 to 18 October hosted by the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.

Participation in the event is by invite only. 

Open science 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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