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Open science and research

Open science and research

Open science is an important way to promote science and ensure that it will benefit the whole society and enable collaboration and innovation.

Aalto University supports open science in its research community and by doing so aims at gaining the benefits of openness: the societal impact of research increases, the speed of innovation grows, the high quality and transparency of science are ensured, and research results are openly accessible in helping to solve global problems.

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Spotlight

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Spring term open science highlight: Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony

We gathered at A Grid to celebrate the awardees of the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 and discuss open science topics with the Aalto community.

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The winner of Aalto University's Open Science Award 2024 is AALTOLAB Virtual Laboratories

The winner of Aalto University's Open Science Award winner for 2024 has been chosen.

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Open science and research policy & results

Aalto University Open Science and Research Policy

Open science means open access to scientific publications, research data, methods, software codes, educational resources, and infrastructures. It is a key instrument for increasing the impact of the research conducted at Aalto University.


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Aalto University Open Science and Research Results

Discover the results of Aalto University's open science activities coordinated by Open Science and ACRIS team.

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Aalto University Open Science and Research Cases

Explore how open science and research is embedded in the work of Aalto University researchers.

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Aspects of openness

Open Access Publishing

Open access ensures that scientific publications are accessible to everyone free of charge.

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Research Data Management (RDM) and Open Science

Aalto University offers comprehensive services, guidance, and support to help you manage your data efficiently. Explore our collection of resources and external links to boost your research.

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Culture of Open Scholarship

Culture of Open Scholarship refers to e.g. responsible researcher and research assessment, services needed for open science and research and citizen science.



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Open Education and Open Educational Resources

Open education and open educational resources are part of open science. Aalto University has a policy on open educational resources. There is also a national policy regarding open educational resources as well as open educational practices. In addition, the UNESCO Open Science Recommendation contains a number of recommendations for open education.

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Open science and research news

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Awards and Recognition, Campus, Research & Art Published:

Spring term open science highlight: Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony

We gathered at A Grid to celebrate the awardees of the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 and discuss open science topics with the Aalto community.
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Research & Art Published:

Maintenance break in ACRIS on 27th of May, 2025

Maintenance break in ACRIS on 27 May from 10:00 to 15:00.
Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony, May 20, 2025, 1-2.30pm, Mordor A Grid, Otakaari 5 02150 Espoo. Programme: Welcome words, award video screening, AALTOLAB, Aki Vehtari, Rupesh Vyas, panel discussion on open science, coffee & ice cream. All Aaltonians welcome!
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art Published:

Join us for the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 Ceremony

All Aaltonians are welcome – no registration required!
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Open science and research events

Ask a Data Agent, weekly RDM support hour, 1-2 PM on Zoom
For Aalto community Support for teams, Training to support research

Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom

Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.
Ask a Data Agent, weekly RDM support hour, 1-2 PM on Zoom
For Aalto community Support for teams, Training to support research

Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom

Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.
Ask a Data Agent, weekly RDM support hour, 1-2 PM on Zoom
For Aalto community Support for teams, Training to support research

Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom

Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.
Ask a Data Agent, weekly RDM support hour, 1-2 PM on Zoom
For Aalto community Support for teams, Training to support research

Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom

Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.

More on open science and research

Researcher identification and research profiles

Researcher identifiers aim to reduce the problems caused by ambiguity in researcher names.

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Research.fi and Researcher's Profile Tool

The National Research Information Hub and Research.fi portal offer a single source access to information on science and research in Finland.

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Services and resources supporting open access

Aalto University open publication archive consists of ACRIS Research Information System and Aaltodoc publications archive. Moreover, Aalto University offers other resources to support open access.

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