Open Science aims to make the process of creating and sharing scientific knowledge more transparent, inclusive and equitable.
By means of opening the processes of scientific knowledge creation and communication to those beyond the scientific community, scientific knowledge becomes openly available, accessible and reusable. At VU we believe the dissemination of our shared knowledge leads to large positive effects and benefits for society. Open Science rests on five principles:
Transparency
We believe that transparency about how we create and share scientific knowledge is crucial for a responsible and trustworthy academic environment.
Reproducibility
We believe that our scientific work should be verifiable and reproducible.
Collaboration
We believe that collaboration within academia and beyond enhances our research and education.
Collective Benefit
We believe that scientific knowledge should benefit everyone.
Equity
We believe that academia should be inclusive, diverse and equitable.
