by Álvaro. OpenScienceLab | Mar 6, 2026 | Data
It is a common misconception that FAIR data must always be completely open and that all open data are inherently FAIR. However, this is not the case. Let us explore the definitions of both concepts and clarify the differences between them. What Is Open Data? Open Data...
by Álvaro. OpenScienceLab | Mar 4, 2026 | Open Science
Celebrating Open Education Week by Welcoming Richard West to OpenScienceLab We take advantage of Open Education Week 2026 to welcome Richard West to UC3M as a Fulbright Visiting Scholar. Open Education Week is a celebration of the global Open Education Movement,...
by Álvaro. OpenScienceLab | Mar 2, 2026 | Conference
Open Science for Sovereignty: the Next Challenge Monday, 9th March 2026 – 12:00 (UTC+01:00). Day(s) : Hour(s) : Minute(s) : Second(s) Streaming / Watch the conference Conference Summary As countries adjust to a rapidly changing geopolitical...
by Álvaro. OpenScienceLab | Feb 6, 2026 | Open Science
We often discuss how outdated the way researchers are assessed is: rewarding the number of publications and relying on obsolete metrics that fail to capture the real value of scientific work. What we talk about much less is another factor that deeply reinforces this...
by Álvaro. OpenScienceLab | Dec 1, 2025 | AI in science
Artificial intelligence has become a popular tool for finding information, summarizing texts, and even suggesting academic sources. But while AI can speed up the research process, it also introduces a set of risks that many users overlook. Invented Information and...
