Open Science Days 2024: a collective commitment to open knowledge!

For the first time in Switzerland, four prestigious academic institutions are joining forces to bring you a unique event: an entire week dedicated to open science! The University of Lausanne (UNIL), the HES-SO, the Haute école pédagogique du canton de Vaud (HEP Vaud), and the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) are joining forces to promote collaboration, innovation and discovery in the field of research, transforming themselves over 4 days into centres for exchange, sharing and inspiration.
Join us for Open Science Days 2024 and open up your perspectives on the fascinating world of open science!
At the heart of this ambitious programme are inspiring lectures, interactive workshops and captivating keynotes. The aim is clear: to make research a public good accessible to all.

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Open access: breaking down the barriers to knowledge

In this era of global information sharing, we will be delving into the heart of open access issues. Together, we will explore ways of disseminating scientific publications as widely and as freely as possible. How is the digital revolution redefining scientific communication? How can this communication be made to serve society as a whole? What are the objectives of the Swiss national open access strategy and those of European bodies such as Plan S? From artificial intelligence to the reform of research evaluation, we will discover what opportunities and challenges lie ahead.

Open Research Data : Ensemble vers de nouveaux horizons

Join us for a day focused on Open Research Data. We'll discover how data sharing and open collaborations catalyse discovery, and how today's complex challenges require transdisciplinary approaches to shape our collective future. Explore how the convergence of data transparency, open accessibility and interoperability can reshape the way we tackle complex scientific and social challenges in the age of artificial intelligence.

Open Educational Resources: Cultivating knowledge for all

Discover how open educational resources open up new ways of teaching and learning. Explore how sharing these resources can enrich your teaching methods, engage students and encourage lifelong learning. Teachers at all levels are welcome to join us for a day dedicated to open educational resources.

Citizen Science: Science by and for everyone

Science is not just for experts! We believe that science is a collective quest and a common good. On this day, we will be looking at how citizen and/or participatory science enables everyone to become a player and contributor to research, in a process of co-construction with scientists, thereby promoting the democratisation of the production and dissemination of knowledge. Discover how non-scientists and scientists can develop research projects together, transforming our relationship with knowledge.