To kick off 2025, OSC Groningen is taking part in the OSC Consolidator Program, with other OSCs across the Netherlands. Outside of the usual tasks of working behind the scenes to promote Open Science in Groningen and planning workshops/activitites, this program provides a nice opportunity to discuss with fellow OSCs on the opportunities and lessons learned in managing an OSC.
What is the OSC Consolidator Program?
The OSC Consolitador Program is aimed to upskill and advance existing Open Science Communities. Since the inception of OSCs, there have been many ups and downs until now. With COVID-19 impacting how communities developed and external factors (i.e. community members leaving) which have provided both opportunities and uncertainties on how OSCs are being managed currently. For OSCG, we transitoned from monthly events to quarterly events, after hearing the feedback of community members.
With the Program, we hope to rekindle the principles of OSCs and how community engagement should be driven moving forward. The first two sessions have been completed and there is a sense of renewed vigor towards enhancing the community, not only per each local OSC but across broader OSC Netherlands.
One of the first tasks we have been assigned is the drafting of a Community Statement. Incorporating input from previous discussions, the current draft of the OSCG’s statement is as follows:
OSCG Statement
The OSCG aims to increase the visibility and accessibility of OS, both within and beyond Groningen and the north of the Netherlands. By providing a platform where everyone can acquire new skills, share their knowledge and articulate their support for the broader dissemination and uptake of Open Science practices.
This includes the transparency and inclusivity of research practices and mindfulness of different disciplines’ engagement in OS. The community is open to engage academics and students who are curious about Open Science, regardless of experience.
We strive to disseminate best practices through courses, workshops and quarterly events promoted through the newsletter and different social media platforms.
Share your thoughts!
Does the current statement ring a bell with you? Any thing that you feel is missing?
As it is a working statment, if you have any questions or thoughts, please do not hesitate to reach out and comment!