Openness in Science and Innovation

Delve into the open science framework with the University of Potsdam

In the changing role of research, openness can be hugely beneficial for transparency and accessibility. However, it can also present many issues for a researcher to navigate.

On this eight-week course, you’ll discover both the benefits and challenges of openness in science and innovation. With this knowledge, you’ll learn the practical tools to help overcome barriers you may face.

You’ll explore aspects and drivers of open science to understand how innovation practices for researchers, universities, businesses, and society can help solve complex social challenges.

Unpack the benefits of open innovation

Having gained a solid introduction to open science, you’ll explore the open science policy of the European Union and the goals within this.

Next, you’ll delve into open innovation and the concepts of openness to discover the benefits of this knowledge-sharing approach.

Develop your understanding of data management

To help develop your skills as a researcher, you’ll explore best practices for data management and the importance of open data.

You’ll also learn research principles to understand how you can become an open researcher.

Explore the role of science communication

Finally, you’ll discover the collaboration between science and society. You’ll unpack the theory and practice of science communication to help you gain practical skills in raising awareness of science-related topics.

Guided by international experts, you’ll create a communication and impact strategy for research to ensure you finish the course with the knowledge and resources to create openness in science and innovation.

This course is designed for anyone interested in open science and open innovation practices.

It will be of interest to students and researchers who want to gain theoretical insights as well as practical skills in open science.

• Introduction to the Course
• Welcome to Week 1!
• The Transformation of Higher Education
• Resources
• Assess your Learning
• What is Open Science?
• Welcome to Week 2!
• What is Open Science?
• Resources
• Assess your Learning
• The Open Science Policy of the European Union
• Introduction to this Week
• The Open Science Policy of the European Union
• Resources
• Assess your Learning of Week 3
• What is Open (Social) Innovation?
• What is Open Innovation?
• What is Open Social Innovation?
• Resources
• Assess your Learning
• Let's Talk About Data
• Introduction to Week 5
• Research Data Management
• Open Data
• Open Reproducible Research (ORR)
• Resources
• Assess your Learning
• Collaboration in Science and Society
• Introduction
• The Role of Universities in Innovation Ecosystems
• Collaborative Science
• Resources
• Assess your Learning
• Open Access Publication
• Welcome to Week 7!
• The Current Academic Publishing System
• The Publication Process
• Creative Commons Licences in Detail
• Transforming the Scholarly Publishing System
• Resources
• Assess your Learning
• How to make Open Science with an Impact?
• Welcome to Week 8!
• Science Communication
• Strategic Impact Management
• Innovation Indicators
• Resources
• Assess your Learning