Abstract: FAIR principles (Wilkinson et al. 2016) are guidelines that ensure that data and code are easy to find, accessible, interoperable and...

   We are pleased to welcome Couperin as a new signatory of the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information.Couperin is a French consortium...

   Japan launches today its Open Science Monitor inspired by the French model, to measure the adoption of open science practices in Japan. The result of...

   The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space (MESRE) publishes for the seventh year the results of the French Open Science Monitor for 2025....

   From January 1st 2026, the CNRS will cut access to one of the largest commercial bibliometric databases, Clarivate Analytics’ Web of Science, along...

   Let’s be honest: the principle of openness is under pressure globally. The dream of AI and universal scientific knowledge converging towards a common...

   From Google’s English: In a context where the dissemination of knowledge is hampered by an unbalanced economic model, the French Academy of Sciences...

   A new international collaboration, the Global Research Initiative on Open Science (GRIOS), is being officially announced today to provide...

   Abstract: This study investigates the correlation of citation impact with various open science indicators (OSI) within the French Open Science...

   For the first time, an international research team has conducted a comprehensive study covering an entire country and all disciplines. The authors,...

   Abstract: This study investigates the correlation of citation impact with various open science indicators (OSI) within the French Open Science...

   For the first time since the Recommendation’s adoption, Member States presented national reports assessing progress. As of June 2025, a total of 77...

   To fully take advantage of the adoption of the 2021 UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science, transparent and representative monitoring must be put in...

   From Google’s English: Transparency to Sustain Open Science Infrastructure (TSOSI) is a data platform that highlights financial contributions...

   Open science, as emphasised in the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science, promotes inclusive, transparent, and collaborative research practices,...

   UNESCO, OpenAIRE, PathOS, EOSC Track, the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, the National Institute for Research in...

   ACS Publications is delighted to announce that a memorandum of understanding has been reached with Couperin, the French national consortium of higher...

   Abstract: The transition to Open Science necessitates robust and reliable metadata. While national initiatives, such as the French Open Science...

   UNESCO, OpenAIRE, PathOS, EOSC Track, the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, the National Institute for Research in...

   In April, the French Government announced the introduction of a tax on second-hand book sales. Such a measure would restrict the availability of...

   In the framework of the National Plan for Open Science, the French Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Research set up a working group to develop...

   Since 2018, the Université de Lorraine has chosen to financially support a number of international and national initiatives that play a critical role...

   Welcome to the second edition of the Bordeaux Neurocampus Open Science Workshop, a 3-day workshop dedicated to promoting Open Science principles.This...

   Abstract: In this article, we explore the uses and awareness of the ORCID identifier in the French national research community using a questionnaire...

   From Google’s English: How can Diamond Open Access be strengthened worldwide? Three experts from Argentina, the United Kingdom, and France explored...

   From Google’s English: Mir bel offers a tool for declaring and consulting the publication and self-archiving policies of French scientific journals....

   The small encyclopedia of open science provides ten encyclopedic articles on ten key topics of Open Science. Each encyclopedic article was cross...

   From Google’s English: Developed by the Open Science Committee, the Little Encyclopedia of Open Science aims to disseminate clear and comprehensive...

   We’re looking for a Partnerships & Open Science Specialist to expand Software Heritage’s integration in the research community. Your focus will...

   Abstract: In 2017, the University of Lorraine cancelled its subscription to Springer and in 2023, it cancelled its deal with Wiley. The money saved...

   Thomas Parisot & Yann Mahé: Open Science and the Information Industry: French Debates and Insights. An analysis of the French debate on open...

   Abstract: FAIR principles are a set of guidelines aiming at simplifying the distribution of scientific data to enhance reuse and reproducibility....

   A leading French university is inviting American scientists who fear their research on subjects like climate might be censored by Donald Trump’s...

   Open access repositories are integral to open research practices and the democratisation of knowledge. A google scholar search will often link those...

   On November 21st 2024, the Assemblée des Éditeurs (Assembly of Publishers) met for the first time in Paris to launch the new Alliance of French...

   A slide deck by Nicolas Fressengeas.

   On 30 January 2025, the French Ministry of Research published its annual Open Science Barometer . This study, based on 160,000 French scientific...

   From Google’s English: Since the beginning of the century, new models of scientific research dissemination have emerged. Merchandising the injunction...

   The Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR) publishes the results of the French Open Science Monitor for 2024. For the sixth consecutive...

   The Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR) publishes the results of the French Open Science Monitor for 2024. For the sixth consecutive...

   According to the 2024 edition of the French Open Science Barometer, 67% of the 160,000 French scientific publications published in 2023 are open...

   Abstract: Open repositories were created to enhance access and visibility of scholarly publications, driven by open science ideals emphasizing...

   Since its creation in 2019, the Health Data Hub has supported and assisted the health data ecosystem in opening up knowledge. As part of its...

   Abstract Many countries and institutions are striving to develop tools to monitor their open science policies. Since 2018, with the launch of its...

   The CIRAD (French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development)’s Scientific Information and Open Science Unit (DiscO) is recruiting a...

   Open Access policies or mandates are rules or requirements set by governments, funding agencies, or institutions that require work be published in an...

   The French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR) has published the results of a survey among higher education and research institutions on...

   The CNRS’s sixth Open Science Day held on November 27th 2024 was an opportunity to take stock of progress and prospects in this area. The day’s...

   The study provides an overview of the software production in French public research and the associated development strategies. It also offers an...

   This webinar Parlons science ouverte on December 12, 2024 is dedicated to software preservation: how to raise awareness and mobilise decision-making...