Sharing knowledge with society is central to our actions and thinking.
Transition to Open Science
For Utrecht University, scientific knowledge is a public good and a universal right. Sharing knowledge with society and with our colleagues from all over the world is central to our thinking and our actions. We refer to not only the act of sharing itself, but also the way in which we conduct science openly, as Open Science.
We do this based on a belief in values such as equality, justice, diversity and transparency. In practice, Open Science therefore revolves around sharing knowledge and research findings, and a transparent and participatory research process. In doing so, researchers actively seek to forge links and engage in meaningful collaboration with all kinds of groups within society: schoolchildren, patients, interest groups, the business community and policymakers.
The transition to Open Science is not something that is happening in Utrecht alone. Universities, research organisations, the Dutch government and international organisations are all working together on this.
