mastodon 4.8.0-nightly.2026-10-06The Open Science Monitoring Initiative (OSMI) aims to encourage the adoption of #OpenScience monitoring principles and to promote their practical implementation.
Are we measuring Open Science the right way? 🔍
Indicators shape incentives, researcher behaviour, and funding decisions – so getting them right matters.
Join OSMI Co-chair Iratxe Puebla & other experts at a free EOSC Track webinar:
📅 29 May 2026 | 11:00–12:30 CEST
🔗 https://eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wMKgM2QwR-SC622nths_gg#/registration
Especially relevant for research policy makers, funders, #CoARA & #EOSC communities.
#OpenScience #OSMI #ResponsibleMetrics #ResearchReform
📊 How does PLOS' Open Science Indicators stack up against the OSMI Principles?
Iain Hrynaszkiewicz and Cameron Neylon share a self-assessment of the PLOS OSI dashboard — one of the first real-world applications of the Principles of Open Science Monitoring — reflecting on openness, responsible use, scalability, and measuring what matters.
This kind of community-oriented self-assessment is exactly what open science monitoring needs more of.
👉 Read more: https://open-science-monitoring.org/assessing-plos-open-science-indicators-against-the-osmi-principles/
#OSMIPrinciples
Science Europe's latest position statement on Connecting Open Science and Research Assessment Reform recognises #OSMI as one of the key frameworks for comparing #openscience progress across institutional, national, and international levels. 🙌
#opensciencemonitoring matters – and we're glad the call is getting louder. 📊
👉 Read the full report here: https://www.scienceeurope.org/our-resources/position-statement-os-ra/
🔍 How do we know if #OpenScience is truly working?
A new article by Nabila Salisu & Julián D. Cortés (OSMI WG1) shows why monitoring must go beyond easy metrics and focus on equity, inclusion, and real societal impact — using the UNESCO Open Science pillars as a global framework.
🌍 The Principles of Open Science Monitoring are now speaking more languages!
Following the recent presentation of the OSMI infographic, we're pleased to announce it is now available in 9 languages: Arabic, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Slovenian, and Spanish.
📊 Explore all language versions here: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18589689
#OpenScience #OpenScienceMonitoring #Multilingual #ResearchPolicy #ScienceCommunication
🆕 With the addition of Slovenian, the Principles of Open Science Monitoring are now available in 10 languages! : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15807480
🌍 Expanding the principles into more languages helps reach broader research communities, support local engagement, and strengthen global conversations around Open Science monitoring.
How do you know if your research is truly as open as possible?
🎥 Watch the CHORUS Forum recording on Research Data Management – OSMI Chair Laetitia Bracco introduces the #OSMIPrinciples: the first international consensus on monitoring open science.
👉 https://www.chorusaccess.org/events/chorus-forum-research-data-management/
#OpenScience #RDM #OpenData #FAIR #ResearchIntegrity #CHORUS
Launched in July 2025, the Principles of Open Science Monitoring are gaining traction worldwide. A survey of early adopters reveals how universities, research centres, and policymakers are adopting three core pillars:
✅ Relevance & impact
✅ Transparency & reproducibility
✅ Self-assessment & responsible use
Key findings:
🔹Open-source tools & datasets ensure transparency
🔹User-friendly interfaces improve accessibility
🔹Principles integrated into institutional policies
📢 How do we measure the openness of science?
OSMI & FORM invite you to a free webinar introducing the #OSMIPrinciples and exploring how a structured, adaptable framework can help stakeholders assess the openness of research across diverse regional contexts.
🗓️ July 8, 2026 | 13:00 GST | Online
🎙️ Speakers: @BraccoLaetitia@social.sciences.re, Rania Sabo, Lamis Elkheir
🔗 Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LB8qnMpcR9CeOJmTxgSoKw#/registration
OSMI is contributing to the CHARM-EU 4th Open Science training with our expertise in Open Science monitoring.
📅 17 June 2026
⏰ 9:30–13:30h CET
🔗 Register here: https://charm-eu.eu/4th-open-science-training/
Laetitia Bracco (Université Lorraine, OSMI) will present on monitoring #OpenScience, as part of a programme that also covers #OpenResearch Information and strategies to strengthen #OpenAccess culture in academia.
🌐 Applying the Principles of #OpenScience Monitoring worldwide also means localising them in many languages. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of community members, the Italian and Portuguese (Brazil) translations of the Principles are available!
📢 Big news from OSMI!
OSMI-related abstract, "Leading the monitoring of open science needs: The OSMI experience," has been accepted for a lightning talk at the Latin American Open Science Congress! 🌍✨
Julian D. Cortés will represent OSMI & WG1, sharing our global #OpenScience monitoring progress and connecting with the #LATAM community.
Congrats to Julian and the team! 🎉
🔗 Details: https://indico.congresos.ucr.ac.cr/event/1/contributions/20/
📢 Open Science Monitoring: Help Shape the Global Landscape!
OSMI Working Group 2 (WG2) has mapped 73 global initiatives into a structured table.
🔍 View the current working document: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bhYjxW2_b447wv4vBZWrsQt9Wk1L2wnWDk9GbhobE5I/edit?gid=0#gid=0&fvid=776713111
✏️ Submit feedback: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJPoWOPqzoW1ru7sGKJaz81tH-Wkf4zlzt64xrCmt3w9Bt9A/viewform
How to contribute:
✅ Correct existing entries
✅ Add missing details
✅ Suggest new initiatives
✅ Share general feedback
🗓️ Public review open until 24 March 2026
📌 Full update: https://open-science-monitoring.org/understanding-the-open-science-monitoring-landscape-an-update-from-osmi-working-group-2/
OSMI's Laetitia Bracco will be speaking at the CHORUS Forum on Research Data Management on 20 May 2026 (11 AM–12 PM EDT, free online).
The session will cover:
🌐 How Research Data Management has become core infrastructure for the global research ecosystem
🌐 The role of funder mandates and publisher policies in driving open data compliance
🌐 Applying FAIR principles and accurate metadata in practice
Register for free: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LSztLxKWQSKFwcNzssIyIA
🗓 Six months since the Principles of Open Science Monitoring were published — and they're already shaping practice.
🎉 We’re delighted to share the first round of institutional testimonials showing the adoption and usage of the Principles. Read more here: https://open-science-monitoring.org/applying-the-principles-of-open-science-monitoring-first-testimonials/
✉️ Want to share your experience with the Principles? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a comment below or an email.
🚀 OSMI’s first Steering Board meeting wrapped up on 18 March 2026! Key takeaways:
✅ Nominations:
- @fresseng@universites.social as Steering Board Chair
- @BraccoLaetitia@social.sciences.re as Coordination Committee Chair
✅ Progress:
- OSMI Principles survey results coming soon!
- Working groups shared updates & challenges
✅ Next steps:
The Board engaged in breakout sessions to refine OSMI’s high-level vision, with outcomes to be presented in the next meeting.
Exciting times ahead for OSMI! 🎉 #OSMI #opensciencemonitoring
🚀 OSMI’s working groups are advancing open science monitoring!
- WG1 highlights equity-sensitive needs beyond Open Access;
- WG2 mapped 70+ global initiatives and seeks feedback;
- WG3 surveyed scholarly content providers, revealing motivations and upcoming indicator frameworks;
- WG4 focuses on open-source tools and resource sharing.
📖 Reports provide key insights for researchers, policymakers, and advocates.
New Infographic: Principles of Open Science Monitoring 🌟
Discover our infographic presenting the POSM in a clear and accessible way.
3 key pillars:
✅ Relevance & significance
✅ Transparency & reproducibility
✅ Self-assessment & responsible use
Aimed at institutions, funders, policymakers, and research communities, this resource helps strengthen monitoring approaches and promote global adoption of the Principles.
Explore & share: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18589689
#OpenScience
💫 The infographic on the Principles of Open Science Monitoring is now available in Arabic, French and Spanish!
Making it accessible in multiple languages supports wider adoption of the Principles across different communities.
👉 See them here: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18589689
📰 You don't want to miss any update? Subscribe to our newsletter: https://groupes.renater.fr/sympa/subscribe/osmi-newsletter
⏰ Deadline extended: you have until 7 April to reply! ⏰
OSMI Working Group 2 (WG2) has mapped 73 global initiatives into a structured table.
🔍️ View the current working document: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bhYjxW2_b447wv4vBZWrsQt9Wk1L2wnWDk9GbhobE5I/edit?gid=0#gid=0&fvid=776713111
✏️ Submit feedback: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJPoWOPqzoW1ru7sGKJaz81tH-Wkf4zlzt64xrCmt3w9Bt9A/viewform
How to contribute:
✅️ Correct existing entries
✅️ Add missing details
✅️ Suggest new initiatives
✅️ Share general feedback
🗓️ Public review open until 7 April 2026
📌 Full update: https://open-science-monitoring.org/understanding-the-open-science-monitoring-landscape-an-update-from-osmi-working-group-2/
Meet the first Steering Board of OSMI! We are proud to introduce a capable, international group of 20 experts who will lead the initiative going forward.
👉 https://open-science-monitoring.org/about/steering-board/
Starting in 2026, OSMI will be governed by a Steering Board that sets the main guidelines and strategy, oversees the Coordination Committee, and decides on the creation and closing of working groups.
They will meet for the first time in Q1 2026.
📢 OSMI Board meeting recap
On June 24, the OSMI Board meeting welcomed two new members — Kristina Vrouwenvelder (WG3 Co-chair) & Kornelia Tzinova (UNESCO representative) — and reviewed progress across working groups, setting the course ahead. A new strategic partnership was announced to expand OSMI's global reach.
Read the full recap on the OSMI website 👉 https://open-science-monitoring.org/osmi-board-meeting-updates-from-june-2026/
📬 Don't miss future updates from OSMI 👉 https://groupes.renater.fr/sympa/subscribe/osmi-newsletter
OSMI coordinator @BraccoLaetitia@social.sciences.re is currently at the #LIBER2026 Conference. If you are interested in #OSMIPrinciples or anything else related to Open Science Monitoring, and happen to be in Trondheim too, don't hesitate to reach out!
📢 OSMI Working Group 3 is looking for case studies from scholarly content providers on monitoring open science practices.
If your organization tracks open access, open data, software sharing, or other open science indicators, we'd love to hear from you.
🌍 OSMI is heading to #LIBER2026 (2–4 July)!
Join us at two sessions:
📌 Networking Power Session (Thu 2 July, 17.00) → chat with our team & explore collaborations
📌 Session 14 (Fri 3 July, 9.00) → our coordinator @BraccoLaetitia@social.sciences.re presents "Let's not Recreate Rankings: The Principles of Open Science Monitoring"
Working on open science monitoring at your institution? We'd love to meet – drop a comment or DM us! 👇
📣 When others talk about your work, you know it's making an impact:
🔹 Science Europe cited OSMI's frameworks in their position statement on Open Science & Research Assessment Reform
🔹 The French Open Science Barometer recognised OSMI's role in uniting nearly 200 members worldwide
🔹 Make Data Count referenced OSMI's landscape mapping in their blog
Curious to see who else is talking about us? 👉 https://open-science-monitoring.org/about/they-talk-about-osmi/
#OpenScience #OpenScienceMonitoring #OSMI #ResearchAssessment
