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The 5th Annual Forum for Open Research explores theme of #ResearchResilience. Bringing voices from across the #ArabWorld, our 2nd plenary session will discuss strategies for post-crisis recovery in Syria, Iraq, and the wider region. Join us! tinyurl.com/yh58mxmf #FORM26 #OpenScience

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The 5th Annual Forum for Open Research looks at #OpenScience during crisis and conflict. Bringing voices from across the #Arab world, our 1st plenary session will cover researcher challenges in MENA, Palestine, and Sudan. Join us!👉 tinyurl.com/yh58mxmf #FORM26

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

WE HAVE A PROGRAMME!📣 This year, against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical tension, we decided to address the ‘elephant in the room’ & focus on the challenges we face with developing & maintaining sustainable & resilient infrastructures during crises. Full programme: shorturl.at/XlJmj

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

Our agenda is out NOW!🥳 This year's agenda offers a combination of special plenary sessions, parallel sessions, and dedicated roundtables convened to address key issues faced by our community. 👉View the agenda here: shorturl.at/DQcRk ❗Don't forget to register: shorturl.at/FZr26

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

Announcing our plenary speakers!🥳🎙️ Joining us online from across the Arab world, these plenary speakers will share a range of viewpoints & insights concerning the important question of resilience in our research cultures during times of crisis & conflict. 🔗Meet our plenaries: shorturl.at/eyDS9

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October also bring Open Access Week 2026, taking place 19-25 October under the theme 'The Cost of Knowledge.' We're looking forward to a busy month of conversations around #OpenScience, access, sustainability, and the systems that support knowledge sharing.👀 #OAWeek

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The event is online, free to attend, and accessible to all. Register now: shorturl.at/j7doL

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We'll also be looking at the value of openness during periods of upheaval and their aftermath, including the benefits of transparency, visibility, credibility, and accessibility for research communities.

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We'll discuss what resilience and autonomy mean for Open Science during crises, the challenges of maintaining open policies, and the role of research and open knowledge during recovery and reconstruction.

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This year's symposium takes a direct look at #OpenScience in the context of human-made crises, including war, conflict, famine, and profound economic instability. We'll explore what happens to research, knowledge, and open practices when communities and institutions are under immense pressure.

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We're officially in October🍂 which means the 5th Annual Forum for Open Research is closer than ever! On 19-20 October, we'll be bringing our community together online for this year's theme, 'Resilience in Research: The Role of Open Science in the Arab World' 🧵

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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

5️⃣Open Access Stewardship In this piece for Katina Magazine, Kamran Naim reflects on how the #OpenAccess conversation has evolved over the past 2 decades, and how the focus is shifting toward an inevitable question: who is responsible for sustaining the systems that make openness possible?

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The Next Chapter of Open Access Is Stewardship

For two decades, the open access movement has been concerned with making knowledge openly available. Now we must take collective responsibility for the infrastructures that make openness sustainable.

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

4️⃣Investing in Open Infrastructure Networks @investinopen.bsky.social shares a 6-month update on LA Referencia, one of the inaugural grantees of its Fund for Network Adoption. The initiative highlights how investing in established research networks can strengthen open infrastructure.

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IOI Fund for Network Adoption: LA Referencia’s six-month progress update

Network adoption with a strong technical foundation.

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

3️⃣OJS 3.5 Updates The OA Switchboard plugin for @pkp.sfu.ca's Open Journal Systems (OJS) is now compatible with OJS 3.5. The integration automatically shares article #metadata with relevant funders & institutions, helping journals improve visibility without adding manual work for editorial teams.

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Available: OA Switchboard plugin for OJS 3.5 | OA Switchboard

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

1️⃣Changes to OSF @cos.io is making substantial changes to the Open Science Framework, including phasing out its projects as an active workspace. The shift reflects the difficult funding environment for open infrastructure & a renewed focus on long-term access & discoverability.

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OSF Changes | Center for Open Science

We are preparing substantial changes to OSF that will reduce its functionality, focus OSF on its unique strengths, and move toward an integrated model with complementary services. As part of that shif...

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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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Why Metadata is Important - Forum for Open Research in MENA

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

We're so gratified for the opportunity to collaborate with OSMI!🙏 👀Also, here is the full recording of that session: shorturl.at/D0y0o

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Measuring the Openness of Science: How? The Principles of Open Science Monitoring - Forum for Open Research in MENA

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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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