Following the March General Assembly, Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) has joined the OpenAIRE network, further strengthening a community committed to advancing Open Science across Europe.To mark the occasion, we spoke with Maria Constantin, Open Access Officer at EUR and lead of the Diamond Open Access Expertise Centre. In this interview, she shares her perspective on Diamond Open Access, emerging publication models, and the practical realities of making knowledge more accessible.  Can y...

OpenAIRE warmly thanks and sends our well wishes to Biljana Kosanović, long-standing NOAD for Serbia, as she prepares to retire at the end of the month. Over the years, Biljana has played an important role in strengthening Open Science in Serbia and across the wider regional community. Through her expertise, dedication, patience, and generosity, she has supported institutions, colleagues, and partners in advancing shared practices, building connections, and making Open Science more visible and m...

Bulgaria continues to make significant strides in implementing Open Science policies and infrastructures, as highlighted in a recent national paper prepared by leading experts in the field. The paper outlines the country's latest developments, challenges, and next steps in strengthening open and responsible research practices, all of which were presented and discussed during the 16th National Information Day on Open Science, Open Data, Open Access, and the Bulgarian Open Science Cloud, held on&n...

On 18–19 September 2025, OpenAIRE members gathered in Geneva for our 16th General Assembly. The two days were filled with conversation, reflection and the unmistakable sense of purpose that comes from working together towards something bigger. This year's meeting was not just an update on progress, but a space for exchange between members, the Executive Board and the OpenAIRE office, a moment to pause, look at where we stand, and decide together where we want to go next.   New leadership, s...