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7th OpenAIRE Open Science Train-the-Trainer Bootcamp

OpenAIRE's train-the-trainer bootcamps aim at empowering trainers with the knowledge and the know-hows of Open Science so they can pass it onto the researchers and students themselves, and ultimately help create a more open, transparent and accessible research ecosystem.

8th OpenAIRE Open Science Train-the-Trainer Bootcamp

OpenAIRE's train-the-trainer bootcamps aim at empowering trainers with the knowledge and the know-hows of Open Science so they can pass it onto the researchers and students themselves, and ultimately help create a more open, transparent and accessible research ecosystem.

9th OpenAIRE Open Science Train-the-Trainer Bootcamp

OpenAIRE's train-the-trainer bootcamps aim at empowering trainers with the knowledge and the know-hows of Open Science so they can pass it onto the researchers and students themselves, and ultimately help create a more open, transparent and accessible research ecosystem.

Bootcamp Insights and Peer Exchange in Action

OpenAIRE finished 2025 with its flagship five-day online train-the-trainer event for Open Science trainers. Organised twice a year, this was already the eighth edition of the bootcamp and, in line with previous iterations, it received overwhelmingly positive feedback. With nearly 200 participants to date, the bootcamp continues to offer dedicated time and space for those delivering Open Science training to strengthen their ability to effectively communicate and teach Open Science concepts to researchers, research support staff, students, and other stakeholders. It also serves as a forum to exchange around tools supporting Open Science best practices and to foster a growing community of trainers through networking and collaboration.

Exploring Innovation: Highlights from the Pattern Remake Workshop

On January 23, 2025, the Pattern Remake Workshop brought together researchers, facilitators, and citizen scientists to discuss emerging trends in Open & Responsible Research and Innovation. Held in a hybrid format, it connected participants across Europe, with in-person sessions at Politecnico di Milano.

Exploring Open Science Impact: Highlights from the First PathOS Training Sessions

The PathOS training programme is off to a great start, providing insights and guidance to a diverse range of Open Science stakeholders, including policy officers, funders, university executives, research infrastructure managers, librarians, Open Science experts, researchers and scientometricians. The primary goal of PathOS training is to equip these groups with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to utilize PathOS outputs effectively. Are you interested in learning more about training on how to measure impact of Open Science?

Insights Into Making Better Open Science Trainers

Two weeks ago, we concluded the sixth edition of our train-the-trainer bootcamp. This five-day event has become a key opportunity for Open Science trainers to build their skills, gain new knowledge, and connect with others. With over 140 participants to date, the bootcamp has consistently received overwhelming praise, and this edition was no exception. But if you’re curious about what makes this bootcamp successful and how you can incorporate these insights into your own training, keep reading.

Learning by Doing: Flipped Learning at the Heart of the OpenAIRE Bootcamp

In May, we organised the seventh edition of our train-the-trainer bootcamp. This five-day event has become a key opportunity for Open Science trainers to build their skills, gain new knowledge, and connect with others. With 175 participants to date, the bootcamp has consistently received overwhelming praise, and this edition was no exception. This edition moved away from traditional short talks followed by discussion. We adopted a flipped learning format, which freed up time for more interactive and participatory activities. 

New OS Content: Explore the Latest from OpenPlato!

The OpenPlato team has been busy, not only enriching the platform with new, high-value training material but also giving the site a visual and structural refresh to improve your learning experience. As many of you already know, OpenPlato is OpenAIRE’s open e-learning hub for Open Science, a space that brings together curated self-paced content, thematic modules, and trainer resources across a wide range of topics, from FAIR data to policy alignment and beyond.

This latest update to the platform brings a mix of newly released and updated content, including multilingual resources, tools for trainers, and practical courses aimed at researchers, data stewards, and research support professionals.

Read on to explore what’s new and follow the links to dive straight into the content most relevant to your Open Science goals:

Open Access Material from the PATTERN Project

The Open Access material is organized into two categories tailored to different audiences: one for trainers, and one as  self-paced courses for individual learners. To reach a broader community, the 1st self-paced course has been made available in four additional languages: Turkish, Croatian, Portuguese, and Greek.

Open Access – Material for Trainers 
This thematic area now features dedicated training material designed for trainers.

  • Trusted Publishers for My Research: Decoding Good Practices & Overcoming Predatory Publishers - available on OpenPlatoDeveloped by: University of Minho
    Equip yourself with the skills to help researchers recognize and avoid predatory publishing practices.
  • Empowering Researchers: Retaining Copyright and Maximizing Your Impact in Open Access Publishing - available on OpenPlatoDeveloped by: University of Minho team
    A deep dive into author rights, licensing, and visibility in the Open Access landscape.

Open Access – Self-paced Course
Also from PATTERN, this course tackles common challenges and misconceptions in Open Access publishing.
The content is now available in five languages:

  • Open Access Publishing: Overcoming the Challenges and Busting the Myths (EN) - available on OpenPlatoDeveloped by: University of Minho team
  • Açık Erişim Yayıncılık: Zorlukların Üstesinden Gelme ve Mitleri Yıkma (TR) - available on OpenPlatoTranslated by: Izmir Institute of Technology team
  • Publicação em Acesso Aberto: Superar os Desafios e Ultrapassar os Mitos (PT) - available on OpenPlatoTranslated by: University of Minho team
  • Objavljivanje u otvorenom pristupu: suočavanje s izazovima i razotkrivanje mitova (HR) - available on OpenPlatoTranslated by: Ruđer Bošković Institute (IRB) team
  • Δημοσίευση σε Καθεστώς Ανοικτής Πρόσβασης: Αντιμετώπιση Προκλήσεων και Προκαταλήψεων (EL) - available on OpenPlatoTranslated by: HEAL-Link team

This multilingual rollout reflects PATTERN’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in Open Science training all around Europe.

Research Data Management (for the Greek community)

  • Διαχείριση Ερευνητικών Δεδομένων: Από τη Δημιουργία στην Αρχειοθέτηση - available on OpenPlatoDeveloped by: E. Papadopoulou -Athena Research Center and OpenAIRE
    This new 3-lesson Greek-language course introduces participants to the core concepts and practices of research data management. The course walks learners through the data lifecycle, from creation to archiving, and explores best practices for data organization, documentation, storage, and security.
    Participants will gain a strong understanding of Data Management Plans (DMPs), the importance of data sharing, and how to critically assess trusted repositories in the context of Open Science.

New Course: DMPs for Research Success

  • DMPs for Research Success: Tools and Techniques for Data Stewards- available on OpenPlatoDeveloped by: E.Papadopoulou- Athena Research Center and OpenAIRE
    This brand-new course is now available and consists of four in-depth lessons. Designed for data stewards, librarians, archivists, curators, and research support staff, the course introduces the fundamentals of DMPs and provides practical training using the ARGOS tool.
    Participants will also learn how to build tailored templates and integrate DMP workflows into institutional research support systems, aligning their practices with FAIR data and Open Science principles.

With each update, OpenPlato becomes more robust, inclusive, and useful to the wider Open Science community. Whether you’re a returning user or just getting started, now is the perfect time to explore what’s new and take your next steps in Open Science training.

Please keep in mind that to access the full content, you have first log in to the platform. Have a question about any of the new content or OpenPlato’s training modes? Reach out to our Training Coordinator at theodora.kavvadia@openaire.eu to find out more!

Open Science e-learning for the community

A brand-new, free to use, openly licensed, trustworthy and sustainable training platform on Open Science? Let us introduce you to OpenPlato.The OpenAIRE learning platform based on Moodle, open to the community. Learn about its functionalities and see how you can be part of ist shaping and use.