Open science and research

Open science and research

Open science makes scientific knowledge accessible to everyone. Openness increases the societal impact of science, accelerates innovation, and improves the quality and transparency of science. With open science, we can work together to address global challenges more effectively.

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Research Data Management (RDM)

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Open science and research policy & results

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Aalto University Open Science and Research Policy

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Aalto University Open Science and Research Results

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Aalto University Open Science and Research Cases

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Bar chart: openness scores 2022=4 (dark teal), 2024=3 (teal), 2026=5* (pink).
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Excellent results for Aalto University in national Open Science monitoring

Aalto University achieved the highest level 5 in the national Open Science monitoring. The overall result was buoyed by the developments in open learning.
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FT50 Journals available in Aalto open access agreements

Aalto-affiliated corresponding authors can publish articles without the open access fee.
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Training available in AI use, research data management, open science + more – register now!

New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2026 are open.
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Joel Kallio joined Research Services as Information Specialist

Joel Kallio works in the Open Science and ACRIS team.
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Ask a Data Agent, weekly RDM support hour, 1-2 PM on Zoom
For Aalto community Support for teams, Training to support research –

Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom

Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.
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Lectures and seminars, Staff trainings, IT & digital tools, Support for teams, Training to support research –

Research data management for ARTS researchers, Nov 11, 2026

Learn about research data management (RDM) in visual arts.
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Lectures and seminars, Staff trainings, IT & digital tools, Support for teams, Training to support research –

Research data management in chemistry, Nov 17, 2026

Learn about research data management (RDM) in chemistry.
Ask a Data Agent, weekly RDM support hour, 1-2 PM on Zoom
For Aalto community Support for teams, Training to support research –

Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom

Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.
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