Digital workshop series
Digital workshop series

Open Science Professional

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Target group: doctoral and postdoctoral researchers

(with foundational knowledge and some hands-on experience who seek to implement Open Science practices in their research activities without diving too deep into technicalities)

Open Science Professional is a hands-on, digital workshop series that empowers researchers to integrate Open Science principles into their academic work – enhancing transparency, rigor, and overall research excellence. Each workshop tackles one particular grey area, combining essential knowledge with deep dives into key topics. How do I navigate different Open Science types – what’s allowed and what’s not? How can I ensure my research data is both legally and technically open? We address common challenges in Open Science through a cross-disciplinary lens, providing standard solutions to questions across different research disciplines. Join us to make your research more transparent, robust, impactful, and truly excellent!

Methods & requirements:

All sessions are online and interactive. To make the most of your experience, some sessions include brief pre-work, ensuring our time together is as productive and hands-on as possible. You will also receive resources to deepen your learning both during and after the workshops.

We expect all participants to come ready to think critically, contribute actively, challenge ideas, and collaborate with peers.

Objectives:

Taken as a package, this workshop series provides an opportunity to...

  • Learn to apply Open Science practices to accelerate your research

  • Learn how to manage research data, with a focus on open data aspects and qualitative data such as scientific surveys or videos

  • Learn about the basic aspects of Open Access, how to find a publishing venue that meets your requirements, and what aspects and pitfalls to watch out for when publishing your research results

Please note that this format is offered only once per year. The individual sessions can be booked separately, but they are thematically connected. Detailed workshop descriptions and objectives for each session are provided below. Completing any two sessions qualifies participants for an OS Professional Certificate from MüCOS.

Diese Workshopreihe findet in englischer Sprache statt. // This workshop series will be held in English.

  • Thu, 4 Mar 2027, 09:00–11:00 / tba

     

    Facilitator: Dr Lukas Röseler (Münster Center for Open Science (MüCOS))
    Venue: Zoom

  • Thu, 11 Mar 2027, 09:00–12:00 / Research Data Management: From FAIR principles to qualitative data

    The first part of the workshop will focus on key aspects of research data management, including the research data life cycle, metadata, FAIR principles, and the publication and preservation of research data. The second part will address the handling of qualitative research data in the context of GDPR requirements and ethical research practices. Topics include informed consent, anonymisationand pseudonymisation, vulnerable groups, and considerations for responsible data sharing and reuse. The workshop will conclude with time for discussion and questions.

    Objectives:

    • Get an introduction to FAIR principles and research data management best practices
    • Gain an overview of university services for storing, managing, archiving and publishing research data
    • Understand fundamentals of GDPR and informed consent in qualitative research contexts
    • Learn techniques for anonymisation and pseudonymisation of qualitative research data

    Facilitators: Dr Frank Berkemeier, Adienne Karsten-Welker (University and State Library of Münster (ULB))
    Venue: Zoom

  • Thu, 18 Mar 2027, 09:00–12:00 / Open Access & Co.: Publishing like a pro

    This workshop will cover key aspects of academic publishing, beginning with the question: “What is Open Access, and why and how should you do it?” We will discuss author identification, relevant legal aspects, and options for publishing your thesis and other research results. You will also learn about the publishing services offered by the University Library and how to avoid predatory pitfalls. The workshop will combine in-depth information, Q&A sessions, and group activities.

    Objectives: 

    • Get an overview over different types of open access
    • Be aware of the e.g. legal challenges and pitfalls you need to consider when publishing
    • Know how to choose a publisher and how to submit and publish your research (e.g. your dissertation)
    • Learn about publishing services and funding opportunities offered by the university library

    Requirement: Participants will be asked to complete a short survey about their publication experience and interests in the workshop topic three weeks before the workshop, allowing  the facilitators to adjust the workshop topics to their specific needs.

    Facilitators: Wibke Fellermann, Dr Viola Voß (University and State Library of Münster (ULB))
    Venue: Zoom

The Open Science Professional is the result of a collaborative conception and delivery by: Dr Mitja Back (MüCOS), Dr Frank Berkemeier (ULB), Wibke Fellermann (ULB), Adienne Karsten-Welker (ULB), Dr Lukas Röseler (MüCOS), Dr Viola Voß (ULB), and Dr Iva Ognjanovic (initiative lead)

Anmeldung

If you would like to participate in this event and it is already marked as fully booked, you are welcome to join the waiting list. It often happens that registered participants cancel their attendance, which creates available spots. Free spots are allocated in the order of waiting list registrations. If spots become available within 72 hours before the event starts, we will notify several registrants simultaneously. These spots will then be allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis.