An Evidence-Based Approach to Advancing Open Science at the University of Ottawa

Experiences from the Open Science Working Group

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https://doi.org/10.29173/cais1953

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open science, open access, policy, working group, Canada, bilingualism, francophonie

Abstract

In 2023, the University of Ottawa formed an Open Science Working Group charged with examining the state of open science at uOttawa, defining its goals towards open research practices, and recommending an action plan to position the university as an open science leader. The working group’s monthly meetings and final report were informed by a strong evidence base, including analyses of uOttawa’s research output, a review of national and international open science policies and practices, and estimates of expenditures on open access fees. This paper provides a detailed account of these processes and methods, providing insights for institutions seeking to develop their own open science strategies.

 

Une approche fondée sur des données probantes pour faire avancer la science ouverte à l'Université d'Ottawa: les expériences du Groupe de travail sur la science ouverte

Résumé
En 2023, l'uOttawa a formé un groupe de travail sur la science ouverte qui s'est chargé d'examiner l'état actuel de la science ouverte à l'uOttawa, de définir les objectifs de l'uOttawa en matière de pratiques de recherche ouverte et de recommander un plan d'action visant à positionner l'uOttawa en tant que chef de file en science ouverte. Les réunions mensuelles et le rapport final du groupe de travail se sont appuyés sur des données probantes comprenant des analyses de la production de recherche à l'uOttawa, des dépenses liées au libre accès ainsi que des politiques et des pratiques en science ouverte. Ce travail présente un compte rendu détaillé de ces processus et méthodes, qui peut être utile aux institutions qui souhaitent élaborer leurs propres stratégies en science ouverte.

Mots-clés
Science ouverte; libre accès; politique; groupe de travail; Canada; bilinguisme; francophonie

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2025-05-23

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Butler, L.-A., Hare, M., Van Walsum, S., Chantal, R., & Haustein, S. (2025). An Evidence-Based Approach to Advancing Open Science at the University of Ottawa: Experiences from the Open Science Working Group. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of CAIS Actes Du congrès Annuel De l’ACSI. https://doi.org/10.29173/cais1953

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