Results for tag: open research
Open access publication in the spotlight - 'Picking the juiciest cherries from the blockchain tree: Is the hype still alive?'
| Date: | 13 February 2025 |
This month's publication addresses blockchain technology. It critically examines the shortcomings while acknowledging the continued relevance of foundational technologies like Merkle trees and digital signatures. The research emphasizes the need to prioritize real-world requirements over blind adoption, especially when public funds are involved.
Engaging the Research Community to Drive the Transition to Open Research Information
| Date: | 08 November 2024 |
| Author: | Ana Ranitovic |
In this article, Ana Ranitovic, Chief of Open Science at the University of Groningen, delves into the strategy developed by the UG for engaging the research community as driver of the transition to Open Research Information. She discusses some of the challenges they have faced and the steps they are taking in order to move from commitment to action.
Publishing an open access book on psychosocial support methods for people with intellectual disabilities
| Date: | 28 June 2024 |
| Author: | Babette Knauer |
The book is edited by Alain Dekker, Irene IJpma and Martha Martens. In this interview, editor and author Alain Dekker (UG/UMCG) describes his motivation and experience with publishing an open access book.
Openness benefits our research and society
| Date: | 19 February 2019 |
| Author: | Giulia Trentacosti |
Marian Joëls, Professor of Neurosciences and Dean and board member of the UMCG, discusses her take on open science, research evaluation and her vision for the future of the UMCG.