| CODE | DOC6060 | ||||||
| TITLE | Introduction to Open Science: Principles of Transparency and Collaboration in Doctoral Research | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | D - Doctoral Workshops/Symposium | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | Not Applicable | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Doctoral School | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Open Science is increasingly becoming a standard practice in the international scientific community. It is breaking down barriers and transforming the way we conduct research, collaborate, and forge connections of knowledge across traditionally distinct disciplines such as the humanities and science subjects, and doing so mainly by sharing the data that supports research, while following certain protocols. This workshop offers doctoral students an exploratory gateway to critically engage with the principles of Open Science and evaluate the relevance of open scientific practices in their field of studies. Students from diverse disciplines are encouraged to attend in order to build a multidisciplinary learning setting. In this introductory workshop, we will discuss the revolutionary concepts and principles that are transforming the research landscape through Open Science. We will explore various key concepts - such as open access, open data, open source, and open collaboration - and understand both their importance and challenges in driving scientific progress. Workshop time will be delivered in ways that foster interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on activities in order to provide a solid foundation in Open Science principles. The workshop will be delivered by academics who have been actively engaging and building their expertise as Open Science ambassadors for the University of Malta. OUTCOMES By the end of this workshop, doctoral researchers should be more aware of: - better understand the fundamental concepts and principles of Open Science; - recognize the benefits of practicing Open Science in research projects; - explore various open access publishing models and their impact; - learn about open data practices and the importance of data sharing; - discover tools and resources to enhance collaboration and transparency in research; - gain insights into the ethical and legal considerations, and challenges associated with Open Science; - build a network of like-minded researchers and engage in discussions about Open Science practices. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Timetable Details - Please click here for further details. | ||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Workshop | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Adam Gauci Ritienne Gauci |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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