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Live from Matera, Italy!📍🇮🇹 FORM's co-founder and director, Emily Choynowski (@wherearethebooks.bsky.social) is speaking at the Anna Lindh Foundation, in the 'Knowledge without Barriers' panel. Make sure to connect with Emily if you're there!👀

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our team is busy finalising the programme & getting everything ready in time for the 5th Annual Forum. In the meantime, meet the people making it happen!👇 Stay tuned for more Forum updates coming soon👀 🔗Don't forget to register: shorturl.at/j7doL #OpenScience

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

As part of our Annual Forum, we’re hearing directly from the organisations supporting the event to learn more about their perspectives on #OpenScience. Here, @becky-hill.bsky.social (@tandfresearch.bsky.social) discusses the biggest opportunity for OS within MENA👇 🔗Full interview: shorturl.at/Bfodj

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We're busy finalising this year's program & we're excited to share the presentations we have in store for you👀 In the meantime, have you registered yet? The 5th Annual Forum will take place online & is free to attend, but registration is still required to access the sessions. 🔗 shorturl.at/j7doL

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We're very excited about attending the OASPA Annual Conference this year! If you're there, make sure to connect with FORM's director Dr. Emily Choynowski (@wherearethebooks.bsky.social) if you'd to collaborate on #OpenAccess activities, practices, and solutions in the Arab world👀 #OASPA2026

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It was a pleasure for our team to help translate the script and contribute to an effort that is ultimately about knowledge dissemination and accessibility. A big thank you to everyone involved in bringing this Arabic version to life!🤗

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

If you missed our recent seminar on the importance of #metadata, or you would like to revisit the discussion, the recording is now available to watch on our website🖥️ Note: this event was conducted in Arabic 🔗: shorturl.at/cuqAh #FORM4Open #OpenScience

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

In our latest member interview, the ACM-W Fez Chapter shares its work supporting women in computing, its perspective on #OpenScience, & its vision for building stronger, more inclusive research communities across Morocco & the wider MENA region. 🗨️Full interview: shorturl.at/WLEgY

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Here are some #OpenScience news and updates that caught our attention👇 A thread🧵

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A big thank you to the latest supporter of the 5th Annual Forum for Open Research, @tandfresearch.bsky.social! 🥳 🔗Find out more about supporting us this year: shorturl.at/iYq26 #FORM4Open #OpenScience #OpenResearch #ArabWorld

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our seminar today on the importance of #metadata in academic publishing! This was a particularly dynamic session and we appreciate the engagement from our community🤗 Stay tuned--the recording will be on our website soon👀

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

‼️Only ONE day left for our Arabic-language seminar on the importance of #metadata in academic publishing‼️ 🗓️9 Sep ⏰13:00 GST 📍Online 👉Register now and join us tomorrow: shorturl.at/z1q5c #OpenScience #ScholComm

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A huge THANK YOU to @digital-science.com for supporting the 5th Annual Forum for Open Research!🥳 👉Find out more about being a supporter: shorturl.at/iYq26 #OpenScience #OpenResearch

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Only ONE week to go for our upcoming (Arabic-language) seminar on the importance of #metadata, specifically tailored to the challenges & opportunities within the MENA region.🌍 🗓️9 Sep ⏰13:00 GST 📍Online 👉Register now: shorturl.at/z1q5c #FORM4Open #OpenScience #ArabRegion

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The Call for Papers for the 5th Annual Forum for #OpenResearch is officially closed! We've received many thoughtful & exciting submissions, & we're looking forward to reviewing them & putting together this year's programme.🥳 🔗Register for the event: shorturl.at/j7doL #OpenScience #ArabRegion

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

‼️REMINDER‼️Today is the LAST DAY to submit a proposal for the 5th Annual Forum for Open Research! This special symposium will look at the importance of #OpenScience policies & practises for countries facing challenging circumstances. 👉Submit now: shorturl.at/bdDgZ #CallForPapers #CFP #ArabRegion

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Reminder that our upcoming seminar on the importance of #metadata will take place in 2 weeks!📢 This Arabic-language session will explore the critical intersection of editorial workflows & digital metadata👇 🗓️9 Sep 2026 | 13:00 GST 🔗Register now: shorturl.at/z1q5c #OpenScience

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The 5th Annual Forum for Open Research has a new supporter!🥳 A big thank you to @figshare.com for supporting the forum this year.🤗 Learn more about being a supporter: shorturl.at/iYq26 #FORM4Open #OpenScience

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

⏰ONE WEEK LEFT to submit to our #CallForPapers! Join the conversation on 'Resilience in Research: The Role of Open Science in the Arab World' & share your research, experiences, & perspectives. 🔹Presentations in Arabic or English 🔹Online & free 🔹Deadline: 31 August 🔗Submit: shorturl.at/bdDgZ

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Meet Almayzab Digital Library👇 In our latest interview, we explore its work to expand access to knowledge, build digital capacity, & advance #OpenScience in the region. Read the full interview & learn more about its vision for a more inclusive knowledge ecosystem: shorturl.at/FRZmQ

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We're pleased to welcome the Open Science Monitoring Initiative (OSMI) as a new Strategic Partner!🥳 This partnership creates opportunities to connect OSMI’s international work with the evolving #OpenScience landscape across the #MENA region. 🔗Read more: shorturl.at/JXrJd

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A quick look back at our workshop "The Rise of the Predators"🦈, where we explored how predatory publishers & conference organisers operate, how to avoid them, & the potential impact they can have on researchers & the wider academic community. 🔗Watch the recording: shorturl.at/XbbdU #OpenScience

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Why attend the 5th Annual Forum? This year, we're exploring how #OpenScience can remain resilient in challenging circumstances, with a focus on experiences from across the #ArabWorld 🌍 🗓️19-20 Oct 2026 📍Online & free 🔗Register now: shorturl.at/j7doL 📣Call for Papers: shorturl.at/bdDgZ

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Open Sci Monitoring Initiative @osmi.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/08/2026

OSMI was delighted to co-host a webinar with FORM (Forum for Open Research in MENA) on OSMI's Principles of #OpenScience Monitoring! Experts from @unesco, the African Reproducibility Network & Université de Lorraine joined to explore equitable, localised monitoring. We shared the Principles […]

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

New #OpenScience resource alert!👀 Our latest guide explores #OpenData & the #FAIR Principles, explaining how research data can be made more discoverable, accessible, understandable, & reusable.📂 🔗Explore the full resource: shorturl.at/uJxyEhttORM4Open

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

How can #metadata strengthen research integrity & visibility? Join us on 9 September for an Arabic-language seminar exploring metadata, editorial workflows, Crossref (@crossref.bsky.social), & the visibility of MENA research🔍 🔗Register now: shorturl.at/z1q5chttpenScience #ResearchIntegrity

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Thank you to @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social for supporting the 5th Annual Forum for #OpenResearch! 🥳 👉Find out more about being a supporter: shorturl.at/lmNu1 📣Call for Papers: shorturl.at/bdDgZ 🔗Register for the event: shorturl.at/j7doL #FORM4Open #OpenScience #CFP

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Thank you for helping us reach 300+ followers on Bluesky!🥳🤗 We launched our BSky account in March 2025 & have since gained invaluable support from the #OpenScience community, with whom it's a pleasure to work to advance the scope of #OpenResearch. We anticipate more collaboration in the future!

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Reminder that the #CallForPapers for the 5th Annual Forum for Open Research is open!📣 Theme: Resilience in Research: The Role of Open Science in the Arab World ⏰Deadline: 31 August 2026 🔗Submit here: shorturl.at/bdDgZ #OpenScience #CFP #ArabRegion

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

❌Myth: #OpenAccess only benefits readers. ✅Open Access benefits everyone involved in the research ecosystem, including authors. 👉Check out our #OpenScience Resources: shorturl.at/XEv0T #FORM4Open

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The 5th Annual Forum for Open Research has a new supporter!🥳 A big thank you to @bloomsburydigital.bsky.social for supporting the forum this year🙏 🔗Learn more about being a supporter: shorturl.at/lmNu1 #OpenScience #FORM4Open #ScholComm

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

If you missed our workshop last week or would like to revisit the discussion, the recording for "Measuring the Openness of Science" is now available on our website! The presentation slides are also available to download!👀 🔗Watch it here: shorturl.at/UNhYK #FORM4Open #OpenScience #OSMI

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

📢Reminder that the #CallForPapers for the 5th Annual Forum for Open Research is open! Theme: Resilience in Research: The Role of Open Science in the Arab World 🗓️19-20 October 2026 ⏰Submission Deadline: 1 August 2026 🔗Submit: shorturl.at/FxICw 🔗Register: shorturl.at/j7doL #ArabRegion #CFP

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our workshop on measuring #OpenScience! 🎉 We had a great turnout and we’d like to thank you for making it a particularly engaging session. Stay tuned! The recording will be uploaded to our website soon👀 #FORM4Open

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🔵Live from today's session Why use OSMI's principles?🤔

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🔵Live from today's session The journey of OSMI's international principles #OpenScience

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Just one day to go!📣 Join us tomorrow to explore how #OpenScience can be measured in a meaningful, consistent way using the #OSMI framework. ⏰ Wednesday, 8 July | 13:00 GST 🔗Register now: shorturl.at/9WXyh #FORM4Open #ScholComm

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

❌ #OpenAccess journals can't be indexed. ✅Many Open Access journals are indexed in major scholarly databases, they simply need to meet the same quality and editorial standards. 🔗Learn more in our #OpenScience Resource: shorturl.at/5QATK #Indexing

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We're pleased to welcome Qatar National Library as a new institutional member!🎉 The membership reflects a longstanding relationship between FORM & Qatar National Library, which has continuously supported a range of regional #OpenScience activities over the years. 🔗Read more: shorturl.at/Ikk3t

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We're so excited to send out this quarter's newsletter today and share some really fantastic developments from some our members & strategic partners!🎉 A thread🧵 1/6 #OpenScience #FORM4Open

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

How open is your Open Science?🤔 Our upcoming webinar, "Measuring the Openness of Science: How? The Principles of Open Science Monitoring," explores the international framework developed by the Open Science Monitoring Initiative (OSMI) A thread🧵👇

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

📣Registration and Call for Papers are now open for the 5th Annual Forum for Open Research! Theme: Resilience in Research: The Role of Open Science in the Arab World 📅19-20 Oct 2026 📍Online ⏰Deadline: 1 Aug 🔗Submit: shorturl.at/FxICwhtt�🔗Register: shorturl.at/j7doL #FORM4Open #CFP

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Monitoring #OpenScience is not just about ticking boxes, it requires the right framework, principles, & a way to make it work across different regional contexts.🔓 Join us on 8 July to explore the Open Science Monitoring Initiative 2025 framework in practice. 🔗Register now: shorturl.at/otG1c

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Dryad @datadryad.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Audrey Hamelers, Senior Software Developer at Dryad, will give an overview of funding metadata practices and standards development within the Generalist Repository Ecosystem Initiative (GREI) at the @datacite.org Open Hours Wednesday datacite.org/event/dataci... #opendata #openaccess #openscience

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DataCite Open Hours – June 2026 - DataCite

Join our upcoming DataCite Open Hours on June 17 to learn how DataCite members are using funding information to understand research impact, improve transparency, and simplify reporting. During this se...

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

If you missed our Arabic-language workshop on #metadata best practices, the full recording is on our website now! The workshop explored: 🔹Metadata standards 🔹Record accuracy 🔹Enhanced discoverability 🔹Effective implementation 🔗Watch it here: shorturl.at/MNpz7 #OpenScience #ScholComm

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Understanding and recognising the full range of contributions to research is essential for ensuring fair credit. If you're interested in research integrity, scholarly publishing, authorship, or contributor recognition, be sure to check this one out.👇

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Thank you to all who joined our #metadata best practices workshop yesterday! We hope it was a valuable session & we really appreciated your engagement throughout🙌 Recording coming to our website soon👀 #OpenScience

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Public Knowledge Project @pkp.sfu.ca · 08/06/2026

Thank you so much @forumforopen.bsky.social for sharing! The first recording from the PKP and @crossref.bsky.social webinar "Introducing OJS 3.5: Features and User Enhancements" is now up on the above PKP News Blog post, and here: youtu.be/KzeIvJVNGvg?...

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PKP and Crossref Present: Introducing OJS 3.5 -- Key Features and User Enhancements

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🚨Happening tomorrow! Join us for our Arabic-language workshop exploring how #metadata shapes discoverability & research integrity. 9 June | 13:00 GST 🔗Register now: shorturl.at/GQ2nL

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