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We support Arab research communities and institutions in their journey towards a more open world of knowledge.
@digital-science.comReposted by @forumforopen.bsky.socialDuring #OAWeek2026, Digital Science is proud to sponsor:
📍 Online: Forum for #OpenResearch in MENA (FORM) (19-21 October 2026).
Maria Cotera will join the plenary roundtable on supporting resilience in countries undergoing crisis.
🔗 More details: https://bit.ly/47X91SO
@forumforopen.bsky.social👉Next in our interview series: Mark Hahnel, VP of Open Research at @digital-science.com & Founder of @figshare.com, discusses what might help address the challenges for Global South institutions that may struggle to protect their systems from AI bots.
🔗Full interview: shorturl.at/4TBt2
@forumforopen.bsky.socialOne more day of FORM!📣
We've extended the 5th Annual Forum by one more day to bring you an exciting workshop. Join us for this interactive session where we'll explore shared challenges, exchange ideas, & work towards practical pathways for advancing #OpenScience!
👉Register now: shorturl.at/FZr26
@forumforopen.bsky.socialA huge thank you to @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social for being the translation sponsor for our 5th Annual Forum!🤗
All sessions will feature live Arabic-English interpretation, helping make the event more accessible to our community across the region.
🔗Register now: shorturl.at/FZr26
#FORM26
@forumforopen.bsky.socialWe're continuing our interview series with the organisations supporting the Annual Forum this year! Here @rospyne.bsky.social (@bloomsburydigital.bsky.social) discusses the evolving roles of publishers, funders, librarians in the development of #OpenAccess
🔗Full interview: shorturl.at/I34Os
@forumforopen.bsky.socialWe talk a lot about supporting #OpenScience communities – but what does that mean when those communities are undergoing crisis and conflict? How can #ScholarlyCommunications and #OS organisations help?
Join us to discuss this vital topic!
👉Register now: tinyurl.com/yh58mxmf
#FORM26 #FORM4Open
@forumforopen.bsky.socialThe 5th Annual Forum for Open Research looks at #Resilience and #OpenScience. Our 4th plenary session focuses on long-term strategies for protecting our scientific communities, looking at #AcademicAutonomy, #UniversityResilience, and regional OS #policies.
👀Join us! tinyurl.com/yh58mxmf
#FORM26
@forumforopen.bsky.socialThe 5th Annual Forum for Open Research discusses #Resilience and #OpenScience. Our 3rd plenary session explores different types of resilience strategy, with case studies and implementation examples from key regional organisations across the #ArabWorld
👉Join us! tinyurl.com/yh58mxmf
#FORM26
@forumforopen.bsky.socialThe 5th Annual Forum for Open Research explores theme of #ResearchResilience. Bringing voices from across the #ArabWorld, our 2nd plenary session will discuss strategies for post-crisis recovery in Syria, Iraq, and the wider region.
Join us! tinyurl.com/yh58mxmf
#FORM26 #OpenScience
@forumforopen.bsky.socialThe 5th Annual Forum for Open Research looks at #OpenScience during crisis and conflict. Bringing voices from across the #Arab world, our 1st plenary session will cover researcher challenges in MENA, Palestine, and Sudan.
Join us!👉 tinyurl.com/yh58mxmf
#FORM26
@forumforopen.bsky.socialWE HAVE A PROGRAMME!📣
This year, against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical tension, we decided to address the ‘elephant in the room’ & focus on the challenges we face with developing & maintaining sustainable & resilient infrastructures during crises.
Full programme: shorturl.at/XlJmj
@forumforopen.bsky.socialOur agenda is out NOW!🥳
This year's agenda offers a combination of special plenary sessions, parallel sessions, and dedicated roundtables convened to address key issues faced by our community.
👉View the agenda here: shorturl.at/DQcRk
❗Don't forget to register: shorturl.at/FZr26
@forumforopen.bsky.socialAnnouncing our plenary speakers!🥳🎙️
Joining us online from across the Arab world, these plenary speakers will share a range of viewpoints & insights concerning the important question of resilience in our research cultures during times of crisis & conflict.
🔗Meet our plenaries: shorturl.at/eyDS9
@forumforopen.bsky.socialOctober also bring Open Access Week 2026, taking place 19-25 October under the theme 'The Cost of Knowledge.'
We're looking forward to a busy month of conversations around #OpenScience, access, sustainability, and the systems that support knowledge sharing.👀
#OAWeek
@forumforopen.bsky.socialThe event is online, free to attend, and accessible to all.
Register now: shorturl.at/j7doL
@forumforopen.bsky.socialWe'll also be looking at the value of openness during periods of upheaval and their aftermath, including the benefits of transparency, visibility, credibility, and accessibility for research communities.
@forumforopen.bsky.socialWe'll discuss what resilience and autonomy mean for Open Science during crises, the challenges of maintaining open policies, and the role of research and open knowledge during recovery and reconstruction.
@forumforopen.bsky.socialThis year's symposium takes a direct look at #OpenScience in the context of human-made crises, including war, conflict, famine, and profound economic instability. We'll explore what happens to research, knowledge, and open practices when communities and institutions are under immense pressure.
@forumforopen.bsky.socialWe're officially in October🍂 which means the 5th Annual Forum for Open Research is closer than ever! On 19-20 October, we'll be bringing our community together online for this year's theme, 'Resilience in Research: The Role of Open Science in the Arab World' 🧵
@forumforopen.bsky.socialLive from Matera, Italy!📍🇮🇹
FORM's co-founder and director, Emily Choynowski (@wherearethebooks.bsky.social) is speaking at the Anna Lindh Foundation, in the 'Knowledge without Barriers' panel. Make sure to connect with Emily if you're there!👀
