Open Science in the Swedish Context 2026

Course Overview

Description
This interdisciplinary course is designed to equip academics with practical tools and strategies for integrating Open Science practices throughout the entire research lifecycle. Through interactive lectures, discussions with guest speakers, and hands-on activities, participants will explore key principles, methods, and applications of Open Science in research.

Participants will develop knowledge and practical skills to support Open Science practices in:

Research planning and study design
Data collection, management, and analysis
Publishing research findings and educational resources
Sharing research data and other outputs for reuse
Communicating research to the public and other stakeholders

Prerequisites
To follow this course, participants should have basic knowledge of:
1. Principles of scientific research and methodology
2. How research outputs are typically disseminated, (e.g., journals, conferences etc.)
3. The structure of the Swedish research system, including universities and funding bodies.

Learning Outcomes
1. Explain what Open Science is. Discuss the benefits and challenges that come with its implementation, specifically in the Swedish context
2. Describe the most common Open Science practices throughout every step of the research project lifecycle
3. Implement Open Science practices into their own workflow

Target Audience: PhD students, postdocs, researchers, PIs and other employees at all Swedish universities

License: All course material will be made available under a CC BY 4.0 license following the conclusion of the course.