University of Utrecht
Mission
Utrecht University's ambition is to contribute to a better world through high-quality education and research. The social challenges we face can only be solved by working together. Thanks to the wide range of disciplines that Utrecht University has at its disposal, it is ideally equipped to initiate necessary transformations.
We regard scientific knowledge as a public good and a universal right. Open Science is based on the public values of equality, justice, diversity, and transparency. These values are reflected in the sharing of knowledge and research results and in a transparent and participatory research process. Sharing knowledge with colleagues and with society is central to what we do and think. We actively seek connection and meaningful collaboration inside and outside the university. We actively contribute to the transition to an open academic world. We do this by participating in national and international networks and by focusing on a sustainable, open knowledge infrastructure.
For more information see: https://www.uu.nl/en/research/open-science
Contribution to Open Science
Utrecht University has a new vision on recognition and rewards that is well aligned with open science. Utrecht University has also signed (and actively contributes to) the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information.
Goals and objectives
- 100% open access availability of Utrecht University’s research output
- All metadata of works of UU authors to be CC0 licensed or in the public domain
- Support for Diamond (community-owned, non-profit) open access initiatives and open infrastructures
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Member since2026
Contact Info
Ingrid de Ruiter
Services
The library manages the Utrecht University Repository and the UU Research Portal.