Open Science reflects the responsible conduct of research and is strongly promoted by the Council of Europe, which recognises that open access to scientific information in higher education and research is essential for societal progress. By opening the processes of knowledge creation and dissemination, Open Science strengthens the quality of research through continuous peer review, transparency, and improvement. It directly tackles issues such as the reproducibility crisis and limited access to knowledge caused by paywalls, thereby enhancing both the integrity and accessibility of science.
RISEBA University of Applied Sciences actively supports Open Science and aligns with its core principles:
- Transparency – ensuring openness in the creation and dissemination of knowledge to build a responsible and trustworthy academic environment.
RISEBA attempts to establish a fair balance between transparency and intellectual property rights, privacy, and knowledge security. All scientific outputs adhere to the FAIR principles – Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. - Reproducibility – ensuring that research outputs are verifiable and trustworthy.
By encouraging open sharing, peer review, and data reuse, RISEBA fosters confidence in research results and supports the replication of studies, thus improving research quality and accelerating scientific progress. - Collaboration – extending cooperation beyond academia to include industry, civil society, and NGOs.
RISEBA promotes applied research addressing real-world challenges and encourages engagement with external partners in setting research priorities, conducting studies, and translating results into practice. - Contribution to society – ensuring that research knowledge is reused ethically and transparently for the benefit of business and societal development.
Through Open Science, RISEBA strengthens the societal value of research by promoting equitable access, responsible use of data, and knowledge sharing for collective advancement.
In this context, research data management (RDM) forms an essential component of the research process and curriculum. Effective RDM enhances the organisation and transparency of research, increasing the visibility and impact of its outcomes. It enables the validation, replication, and reuse of data, thereby supporting new scientific discoveries and ensuring research integrity. RISEBA researchers are encouraged to consult the Research Department for guidance and support in implementing best practices in research data management.