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OSF project functionality: alternatives for organizing and sharing research materials
by LMU Open Science Center News Sept. 30, 2026

Sept. 30, 2026

Dear Open Science enthusiasts, The OSF recently announced that OSF Projects will be phased out as active collaboration and storage spaces, with new Projects no longer possible from 16 November 2026 and existing Projects becoming read-only from 19 February 2027. Read the OSF announcement<https://www.cos.io/osf-changes>. This may require researchers who have used OSF as a central workspace to reconsider how they organize, preserve, and share their research materials. For archiving and publishing research outputs, there are already well-established alternatives, and the most appropriate solution depends on the type of material and the discipline: * Code: Use a version-control platform such as GitHub<https://github.com/> or LRZ GitLab<https://gitlab.lrz.de/> for development, and create a release/archive in a repository such as Zenodo<https://zenodo.org/> to obtain a persistent identifier and ensure long-term preservation. * Research data: Where available, use a discipline-specific repository. Such repositories can provide specialized metadata fields and other features that improve the findability, accessibility and reuse of data within a particular research community. Find discipline-specific repositories on re3data<https://www.re3data.org/>. For instance, we recommend PsychArchives<https://www.psycharchives.org/> for data in psychology, EBRAINS<https://ebrains.eu/> or GIN<https://gin.g-node.org/> for neuroscientific data, and BioImage Archive<https://www.ebi.ac.uk/bioimage-archive/> for biological images. If no suitable discipline-specific repository exists, a general-purpose repository such as Open Data LMU<https://data.ub.uni-muenchen.de/> or Zenodo<https://zenodo.org/> can be used. When selecting a repository, consider factors such as the metadata supported, long-term sustainability, geographical or institutional requirements, and the repository's policies for sensitive data. * Digital research materials such as documents, figures, protocols or other supporting materials: A general-purpose repository such as Zenodo<https://zenodo.org/> provides long-term archiving and a persistent identifier. One important aspect of OSF, however, is not fully replaced by these alternatives: OSF allowed researchers to keep different components of a project together in one workspace while the project was ongoing. Researchers who value this functionality may therefore want to distinguish between their working environment and their long-term repository. For collaborative project work, researchers can continue to use OSF with appropriate add-ons where suitable, or use institutional services such as LRZ Sync and Share<https://syncandshare.lrz.de/login> (which, however, is not certified for sensitive data). For sensitive research data, dedicated institutional storage solutions provided by LRZ may be more appropriate. Cloud services and add-ons should always be checked against institutional requirements for data protection before being used for research data. In other words, there is not a single replacement for OSF. Your research workflow can combine different tools: one for working and collaborating, one for version control, and appropriate repositories for long-term preservation and sharing. The LMU Open Science Center's Research Cycle Handbook provides guidance on selecting repositories and planning for FAIR data sharing, including a section on Where to deposit. Researchers can use this as a starting point when reviewing their current workflows. Research Cycle Handbook - Where to deposit<https://www.osc.lmu.de/training/research-cycle-handbook/04-preserve-and-sha…> Because many researchers have used OSF precisely because it conveniently brought these functions together, this change may also be a good opportunity to review existing workflows and become familiar with the range of institutional and discipline-specific tools available. The LMU Open Science Center is happy to discuss possible solutions and support research groups in adapting their workflows, for instance through the 6-months research group training and consultation program: "Switch to Open<https://www.osc.lmu.de/training/research-cycle-handbook.html#about-this-pro…>" (contact us<mailto:Malika.ihle@lmu.de?subject=Interest%20in%20the%20Switch-to-Open%20Program> for entering the program in 2027). Do you want to share this information with your colleagues? Here is a link to our news item on our website: https://www.osc.lmu.de/news/news/2026-09-29-osf-project-functionality.html Best wishes Malika -- Dr. Malika Ihle (she/her) (pronunciation<https://namedrop.io/malikaihle>) LMU Open Science Center Coordinator https://www.osc.lmu.de<https://www.osc.lmu.de/>

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LMU Open Science Summer School 2026 - Wrap up
by LMU Open Science Center News Sept. 16, 2026

Sept. 16, 2026

Dear Open Science enthusiasts, We just wrapped up our hybrid LMU Open Science Summer School 2026<https://lmu-osc.github.io/Open-Science-Summer-School-2026/>. We selected 41 out of 81 applicants to attend our workshops on open research (Track 1), and 23 to attend our open science instructor training (Track 2). In addition, we received over 260 registrations for the public lectures. Thank you so much for taking part and for making this such a memorable summer school! You can find all the material (slides, lecture recordings, workshop materials) of both training track here: https://osf.io/r2j8h/overview. We would like to highlight our extensive training materials available on the OSC website: https://www.osc.lmu.de/training/. For example, you will find our self-paced tutorials on various Open Science topics https://www.osc.lmu.de/training/self-learning.html that can be followed asynchronously or reused for your own teaching (CC-BY-SA 4.0, i.e. by giving attribution, unless otherwise specified, e.g. CC.0 means no attribution is required). You can also use our ready-to-use teaching materials (slide decks, hands-on practical exercises, cheatsheets) developed for novices and materials on developing your own instructor skills in our educator toolkit: https://www.osc.lmu.de/training/educator-toolkit.html. Finally, you can use the research cycle handbook for guidance on incorporating open science into your projects and research groups: https://www.osc.lmu.de/training/research-cycle-handbook.html. Happy self learning and teaching! Forwarded this email by a colleague? You can subscribe to the OSC mailing list to receive announcements of future workshops, self-paced tutorials, and symposia here: https://lists.lrz.de/mailman/listinfo/lmu-osc Best wishes Sarah ------------------------------------------------- Dr. Sarah von Grebmer zu Wolfsthurn (she/her) Train-the-Trainer Programme Coordinator LMU Open Science Center, Office 3320 Leopoldstr. 13, 80802 München Bürozeiten / Working days: Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag/ Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

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MCML workshop on computational reproducibility and scientific computing - 5 - 9 October 2026
by LMU Open Science Center News Aug. 27, 2026

Aug. 27, 2026

Dear OSC members, please see below for the workshop on computational reproducibility and scientific computing by the Munich Center for Machine Learning<https://mcml.ai/> from 5-9th of October 2026. See below for more details! Best, Sarah -------------------------------------- The MCML is once again organizing a five-day workshop on computational reproducibility and scientific computing. This year's workshop adds a focus on agentic AI and coding agents. Details of the workshop Who: The primary target group is junior MCML PhD students, but the workshop is open to all researchers and students (Max. 60 participants; see the prerequisites on the homepage) When: Mo–Fr, October 5–9, 2026 If organizationally feasible, we will try to enable participation on a per-day basis. Where: Munich, in person, Location: Richard-Wagner-Straße 10, 80333 Munich, Room: D 105 What: Topics include computational reproducibility, agentic AI and coding agents, HPC, packaging, and CI/CD. You can find more information about the workshop, the prerequisites, and the registration process on the workshop website: https://sites.google.com/view/mcml-ws-repro-compute/2026 We are currently restructuring the program from the previous two editions of the workshop to account for the rapid developments in agentic AI and coding agents. These tools can increasingly automate parts of scientific programming and the creation of reproducible research artifacts. At the same time, they make topics such as verification, testing, dependency management, isolated execution environments, and the safe use of automated tools even more important. During the first three days, we will provide a condensed introduction to core topics such as reproducible manuscripts, high-performance computing (HPC), workflow management, containers, testing, packaging, and CI/CD. The final two days will focus on practical tutorials using coding agents for scientific computing and reproducible research workflows. To attend, please register by September 18, 2026, 23.59 CEST: https://forms.gle/7Q6X2NyQYfMrhfGb6. Seats will be allocated on a first-registered, first-served basis. (We reserve the right to reject applicants who do not meet our minimum coding experience requirements.) Best wishes, Martin Binder, MCML Open Source and Open Data Transfer Coordinator Moritz Herrmann, MCML Reproducibility and Open Science Transfer Coordinator ------------------------------------------------- Dr. Sarah von Grebmer zu Wolfsthurn (she/her) Train-the-Trainer Programme Coordinator LMU Open Science Center, Office 3320 Leopoldstr. 13, 80802 München Bürozeiten / Working days: Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag/ Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

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July 2026 Newsletter
by LMU Open Science Center News July 24, 2026

July 24, 2026

[https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/w7b/00x/db3/lmu-osc_logo_l…] 1. News from the Open Science Center New Website! The LMU Open Science Center has launched its new website, bringing together our events, training opportunities, and open educational materials in one place. What resources can you find there? [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/6x2/41b/7su/os-cycle.svg] The research cycle handbook<https://www.osc.lmu.de/training/research-cycle-handbook.html> is a unique tool for researchers to incorporate open research practices step-by-step into the research life cycle of their projects and create a tailored research practice handbook for their research group. The educator’s toolkit<https://lmu-osc.github.io/training/educator-toolkit.html> equips you with all you need to teach students about open research tools and practices: ready-to-use slide decks, practical exercises, and pedagogical guidance. Find materials for sessions on topics such as Quarto, Git/GitHub, and Zotero. Look out for our new materials on teaching R and RStudio! [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/1m3/ix0/gh1/edutoolkit.png] [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/kjg/pz6/3pi/wordcloud.png] Our self-learning catalog<https://lmu-osc.github.io/training/self-learning.html> contains a growing collection of self-paced tutorials, and materials from workshops and Summer Schools. Interested in learning about data anonymization and synthetic data generation? These two new self-paced tutorials are now available for self-learning! Our poster “Embedding open research practices at LMU Munich and beyond” showcasing these resources has already been presented at several public events, such as the Future of Open Research: Reliable, Responsible, Equitable (FOR2026) conference. It received positive feedback, including from our funders, the Volkswagen Foundation, and other universities, who already make use of our openly licensed resources. Read more and download the poster here: https://zenodo.org/records/19626907 Marking 5 years of the LMU Open Science Summer School! The LMU Open Science Center will host its 5th Open Science Summer School this September (7th – 15th, 2026). While applications for the hands-on training have now closed, registration for the public lectures remains open. The lectures are free to attend and cover topics including AI and Open Science, writing readable code, and computational reproducibility. See the summer school website<https://lmu-osc.github.io/Open-Science-Summer-School-2026/public-lectures.h…> for the full lecture program and registration details. [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/vvj/fl8/qlf/OSSS26%20Publi…] New funding institutional member We are happy to announce that the number of affiliated and funding institutional members has grown to 16. Learn more about the benefits of becoming a funding institutional member<https://www.osc.lmu.de/partners/becoming-institutional-members.html>. We are looking forward to working more closely with the researchers of our new institutional member: [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/8q0/zdu/zsf/sharp-logo_neu…] SHARP: Simulation-Based Learning in Higher Education: Advancing Research on Process Diagnostics and Personalised Interventions SHARP is committed to advancing rigorous, transparent, and reproducible research in the learning sciences. We are grateful to SHARP for its financial support of the OSC and are thrilled to announce that all of its members have priority access to our training and consultations! University-wide survey on open research What are the views of LMU researchers on open research practices? The full report of our University-wide survey will be published soon. For now, a teaser of the results: [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/qta/96k/uip/70-pie-chart.p…] 70% of 588 respondents requested additional training on all proposed topics (e.g. research data-sharing strategies, reproducible workflows) across all fields of research (i.e. from the medical sciences to the humanities) and across all career stages (with even higher demand from PhD students). We'd like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who participated and shared their perspectives. Learn more about this survey here.<https://zenodo.org/records/20070048> 🎉 We'd also like to congratulate the winners of our random prize draw: • Timo Denk, Chen Luo, and Jehan Le Cadre from the Faculty of Biology, • Elli Schmidbauer and Nina Abrahams from the Faculty of Social Sciences, • Kristin Weingart from the Faculty of Protestant Theology, • Moritz Heene, from the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, • Ozan Nacitarhan from the Faculty of Physics, • Francesco Biasioni from the Faculty of Economics, • Nadine Koch and Daniel Weinert from the Faculty of Medicine, • Simon Graf from the Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Studies, • And three researchers from the Faculty of Medicine, Physics, and Art & History, who preferred to remain anonymous. 2. News from around the world New DFG Position Paper on Strengthening Academic Freedom and the Resilience of Research [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/vp7/9po/909/dfg-logo.webp] The German Research Foundation (DFG) has published a new position paper on safeguarding academic freedom and strengthening the resilience of the research ecosystem. The recommendations emphasize robust research practices, effective self-regulation, transparent science communication, critical reflection, and open research as key elements for maintaining public trust in science. These priorities closely align with the mission of the LMU Open Science Center to promote open, responsible, and reproducible research across disciplines. Check out the full paper here: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20830204<https://news.dfg.de/r/r.aspx?AysDNGwsFGsgNwKlI8fsFkJw_g2> 3. News from OSC members A Travel Guide to Open Science<https://lmu-osc.github.io/news/news/2026-04-15-os-land-book.html> OSC members Prof. Marko Sarstedt and Dr. Susanne Adler co-authored Expedition Open Science Land: A Travel Guide for Business Research, a new book that introduces Open Science through an engaging and accessible "travel guide" for business researchers. New BMJ Guideline on Health Data Research<https://lmu-osc.github.io/news/news/2026-06-12-guidelines-for-routinely-col…> Dr. Sabine Hoffmann, a member of the OSC's Scientific Board, is the lead author of a new international guideline published in The BMJ. The guideline provides recommendations for improving the quality, transparency, and reproducibility of research based on routinely collected health data. Reproducibility in Survey-Based Social Science<https://lmu-osc.github.io/news/news/2026-04-13-code-reproducibility-in-soci…> OSC members Prof. Katrin Auspurg and Daniel Krähmer co-authored a publication examining whether social scientists share their analysis code and whether published survey-based findings can be reproduced. New GUIDE-LLM Reporting Guidelines<https://lmu-osc.github.io/news/news/2026-07-01-llm-guidelines-publication.h…> OSC members Profs. Stefan Feuerriegel and Barbara Plank contributed to the newly published GUIDE-LLM reporting guidelines, providing researchers with a framework for transparently reporting the use of large language models (LLMs) in research. Large-Scale Studies on Research Credibility published in Nature<https://lmu-osc.github.io/news/news/2026-06-11-collection-of-papers-publish…> Several OSC members contributed to several recent Nature publications investigating reproducibility, replicability, and analytical robustness across hundreds of studies. The findings highlight both encouraging progress and the continued importance of rigorous and transparent research practices. OSC Fellow Maximilian Frank wins the 2026 DGPs Award for Quality Assurance in Psychology<https://www.osc.lmu.de/news/news/2026-07-20-maximilian-frank-dpg-award.html> Congratulations to OSC Fellow and Special Advisor Maximilian Frank on receiving the 2026 German Psychological Society’s Award for Quality Assurance in Psychology. We are delighted to see his dedication to transparent and trustworthy research recognized and wish him continued success in his future work. 4. Welcome to new OSC members! The Open Science Center now counts 120 individual members. Please consult our members' webpage<https://www.osc.lmu.de/people/members.html> to find potential collaborators! 👋 We are happy to introduce our latest members to you: [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/h30/t21/2mh/ed-bonneville.…] Dr. Edouard Bonneville<https://www.osc.lmu.de/people/people/edouard-bonneville.html> Medicine [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/t0j/dqo/h4u/judith-bopp.png] Dr. Judith Bopp<https://www.osc.lmu.de/people/people/judith-bopp.html> Geosciences [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/rpx/64w/ysx/frank-fischer.…] Prof. Dr. Frank Fischer<https://www.osc.lmu.de/people/people/frank-fischer.html> Psychology & Education [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/c3e/z74/1z8/cynthia-huang.…] Dr. Cynthia A. Huang<https://www.osc.lmu.de/people/people/cynthia-huang.html> Math, Informatics & Stats [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/8yb/cco/em0/maliheh-nazari…] Dr. Maliheh Nazari Jahantigh<https://www.osc.lmu.de/people/people/maliheh-nazari-jahantigh.html> Medicine [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/ujr/ghc/kji/johannes-kopf-…] PD Dr. Johannes Kopf-Beck<https://www.osc.lmu.de/people/people/johannes-kopf-beck.html> Psychology & Education [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/p7h/g09/eth/markus-laubach…] Dr. med. Markus Laubach<https://www.osc.lmu.de/people/people/markus-laubach.html> Medicine [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/9y7/tlj/d3h/marko-mijic.png] Dr. Marko Mijic<https://www.osc.lmu.de/people/people/marko-mijic.html> Medicine [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/v2b/zx5/wl5/barbara-plank.…] Prof. Dr. Barbara Plank<https://www.osc.lmu.de/people/people/barbara-plank.html> Language & Linguistics [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/ysm/0qw/tfm/heidrun-potsch…] Prof. Dr. Heidrun Potschka<https://www.osc.lmu.de/people/people/heidrun-potschka.html> Veterinary Medicine [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/s2w/88j/xq7/schiltenwolf-m…] Dr. Moritz Schiltenwolf<https://www.osc.lmu.de/people/people/moritz-schiltenwolf.html> Psychology & Education [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/jap/rav/hb3/doris-schmid.p…] Dr. Doris Schmid<https://www.osc.lmu.de/people/people/doris-schmid.html> Psychology & Education [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/qwy/amz/dtr/judith-zellner…] Dr. des. Judith Zellner<https://www.osc.lmu.de/people/people/judith-zellner.html> Psychology & Education Welcome to our new OSC Fellows! Additionally, the count of OSC Fellows continues to rise. We acknowledge and value their voluntary work in leading grassroots initiatives as early career researchers. We will continue to share further leadership development opportunities with them. Thanks for your contributions and welcome! [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/4r0/nmn/x0u/image002-1.jpg] Patrick O. Schenk<https://www.osc.lmu.de/people/people/patrick-oliver-schenk.html> Math, Informatics & Statistics Open Science Initiative in Statistics [https://579cf2b545.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/2xh1vlx8/jyr/ebs/emv/mia-gruenewald…] Mia Grünewald<https://www.osc.lmu.de/people/people/mia-gruenewald.html> Social Sciences Open Science Seminar Instructor 5. Stay in touch! Visit our website at: www.osc.lmu.de<https://www.osc.lmu.de/> and don't miss any upcoming events by subscribing to our mailing list<https://lists.lrz.de/mailman/listinfo/lmu-osc> or following us on Bluesky<https://bsky.app/profile/lmu-osc.bsky.social>, LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/lmu-open-science-center/>, Mastodon<https://mastodon.social/@lmu_osc@scicomm.xyz>. By joining the LMU Open Science Center virtual room<https://matrix.to/#/#lmu-open-science-center:matrix.lmu.de> on LMU Chat,<https://www.portal.uni-muenchen.de/benutzerkonto/#!/lmu-chat> you'll have the opportunity to interact with other researchers and members of the OSC. Do you have any suggestions or contributions for the next newsletter? Or perhaps you'd like to publish your news on our website, or request a repost from our social media accounts? Email us at osc(a)lmu.de<mailto:osc@lmu.de>. Were you forwarded this email by a colleague? Make sure you never miss a OSC newsletter by subscribing! Sign up here<https://lists.lrz.de/mailman/listinfo/lmu-osc>. Unsubscribe from this mailing list<https://lists.lrz.de/mailman/listinfo/lmu-osc> [Designed with BEE]<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…> Designed with BEE<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…>

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Data Management Plans Workshops for Neuroscientists
by LMU Open Science Center News June 26, 2026

June 26, 2026

Dear managers of data in the neuroscience field and beyond, There are still a few spots available on a first come first serve basis for a workshop on data management plans taking place on July 2 PM and organized by the LMU Cluster of Excellence SyNergy. The workshop is slightly tailored for neuroscience researchers but other disciplines are welcome. Please see the detailed information below. Best wishes Malika ________________________________ Dear all, I’m happy to announce our upcoming SyNergy RDM workshop: “Data Management Plans (DMPs): A hands-on, actionable workshop for researchers” Date: July 2nd 2026, Thursday Time: 14:00 to 16:00 Venue: Small Seminar Room (8G U1 106) of the CSD building (Feodor-Lynen-Strasse 17, 81377 Munich) Researchers from all career levels are invited to participate. No prior experience with DMPs/grants necessary. Please find more details below: Registration link (deadline June 19th 2026): DMP Workshop – Register Here<https://forms.office.com/r/vsv77WD9Qx> About the workshop: The planning of a research project and the management of one’s own data bring many advantages in everyday research. This workshop introduces key aspects of research data management plans (DMPs), and highlights how thoughtful planning can support efficient, transparent, and sustainable practices throughout the research lifecycle. Participants will gain an overview of the purpose and value of DMPs, with a discipline-specific focus. In addition, they will become familiar with web-based tools that support the creation and maintenance of DMPs, such as the Research Data Management Organiser (RDMO) (https://rdmo.ub.lmu.de/) The interactive session will combine conceptual insights with opportunities for hands-on engagement, where participants will develop a draft DMP for their own research projects in a collaborative setting. The workshop will be conducted jointly by Laura Meier (LMU University Library), Reema Gupta (LMU) and Aditi Methi (SyNergy). It aims to enable participants to reflect on data and project management challenges within their own research projects, and explore practical approaches to addressing them. We’re looking forward to your registrations! Spots are limited so please sign-up before the deadline. More details on the program will follow after registration. I’m happy to answer any questions in the meantime. Best, Aditi [cid:part1.kwnZSVit.0pwZdTUy@biologie.uni-muenchen.de] -- Dr. Aditi Methi Research Data Manager [signature_4263870856] Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology (SyNergy) Campus Großhadern | Feodor-Lynen-Strasse 17 | 81377 München Tel.: +49 (0)89 4400-46253 Email: aditi.methi(a)med.uni-muenchen.de<mailto:aditi.methi@med.uni-muenchen.de> Internet: https://www.synergy-munich.de/research/research-data-management/3e575bdc4a8…

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open innovation at the EUGLOH Knowledge Transfer Forum Nov 2026
by LMU Open Science Center News June 19, 2026

June 19, 2026

Dear open innovation enthusiasts The EUGLOH (The European University Alliance for Global Health) of which LMU is a member, is organizing a networking event in Porto in November 2026 (travel costs can be covered). They are inviting contributions from LMU members on the topic of open innovation i.e. on innovation that draws on openly available resources, such as open research data and open-source code. They encourage contributions that highlight the use of open tools, transparent methodologies, and collaborative frameworks to drive innovation and create shared value for society and all stakeholders. Deadline for submitting your interest is July 17. More information: https://www.eugloh.eu/courses-trainings/activities/eugloh-knowledge-transfe… And below. Best wishes Malika -- Dr. Malika Ihle (she/her) (pronunciation<https://namedrop.io/malikaihle>) LMU Open Science Center Coordinator https://www.osc.lmu.de<https://www.osc.lmu.de/> ________________________________ Networking Opportunity for innovation enthusiasts We’re sharing this call for participation for LMU colleagues to contribute to the event Knowledge Transfer Forum hosted by The European University Alliance for Global Health (EUGLOH). The event will take place in Porto, Portugal in November 2026. The Forum is designed to bring together colleagues from all 9 EUGLOH partner universities fostering collaboration and innovation. The focus lies on transforming scientific knowledge into societal and economic value. There will be hands-on sessions in four thematic tracks: technology transfer, career services, community engagement and open innovation. You can actively engage and contribute to the event by sharing your experience / best practices and/or participate for inspiration and networking. We thought, the open innovation track might be of special interest for you. Further information and the link to register is on the EUGLOH website: https://www.eugloh.eu/courses-trainings/activities/eugloh-knowledge-transfe… If you´re interested and would like to know more about the event or would like some guidance on how to best apply, reach out to Katharina Kratzer (Katharina.kratzer(a)lmu.de<mailto:Katharina.kratzer@lmu.de>). Deadline for submitting your interest is July 17, 2026. Your travels can be funded through EUGLOH. Katharina Kratzer Research and Strategy Services Division Referat Forschungsförderung Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1 80539 München Katharina.Kratzer(a)lmu.de<mailto:Katharina.Kratzer@lmu.de> Tel. +49-89-2180-72291

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Call for applications: Open Science Summer School including Instructor Training track, Sept 07-15, Hybrid
by LMU Open Science Center News May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026

Dear OSC members, The LMU Open Science Center (OSC) is excited to announce the call for applications for its 5th hybrid open science summer school (OSSS26)<https://lmu-osc.github.io/Open-Science-Summer-School-2026/?mtm_campaign=wav…>, deadline July 6! Please circulate to whomever this may be relevant! This year's iteration of the Open Science Summer School once again has two tracks to provide participants with two sets of skills. You are invited to apply for one or both tracks. For either track, you can choose to participate either online or in-person (Philologicum Library, Ludwigstraße 25, Munich or on Zoom). Track 1: Open Science knowledge and skills In this track, early career researchers who are Open Science novices learn to make their research more transparent, reproducible and credible in the eyes of their peers, the public, and funding agencies. This track consists of public lectures accessible to anyone as well as hands-on practical workshops for selected applicants and extends from Monday 07.09.2026 9:00 to Friday 11.09.2026 16:00 (CEST). Participants of this track learn how to: * Specify research design and set up statistical plans in advance of collecting data to mitigate biases in analyses, with the help of preregistration and data simulation * Create computationally reproducible workflows to be more efficient and spot mistakes in data wrangling or analyses, through programming with version controlled scripts * Prepare and share data and code in connection with manuscripts by applying the Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable principles, and using adequate repositories and licenses to accumulate credit and citations Keynote presenters: * Prof Richard McElreath, Director of MPI for Evolutionary Anthropology * Dr Tim Errington, Senior Director of Research at the Center for Open Science * Dr Danny Maupin, Research Fellow at the School of Health Science, University of Surrey Track 2: Open Science instructor training In this track, early career researchers or research support staff interested in becoming Open Science instructors develop essential pedagogical skills to promote Open Science through teaching - no prior experience in teaching required. This track extends from Monday 14.09.2026 09:00 to Tuesday 15.09.2026 17:00 (CEST). Participants of this track learn how to: * Familiarize themselves and apply basic didactic techniques to effectively convey open science topics to learners in a supportive learning environment * Learn how to design and deliver open science workshops to diverse audiences and across different settings * Implement techniques to foster learners’ motivation and engagement with open science topics * Develop skills to advocate for open science, to lead research groups and discussions around open science, and to analyse the potential challenges and issues around the implementation of open science practices * Design their own workshop on an open science topic of their choice by applying the newly acquired skills and present the concept to other participants for future delivery After joining this track, participants are strongly encouraged to (co-)deliver the workshop they designed with practical and logistical support from the LMU Open Science Center (if needed) to become a certified Open Science instructor. Participating * You can apply for Track 1, Track 2 or both before July 6 by visiting the summer school website<https://lmu-osc.github.io/Open-Science-Summer-School-2026/?mtm_campaign=wav…>, reviewing the selection criteria, and filling out the application form. * Alternatively, you can attend the public lectures online upon simple registration, please see this registration link: <https://www.pretix.osc.lmu.de/lmu-osc/OSSS26/> https://www.pretix.osc.lmu.de/lmu-osc/OSSS26/ We are looking forward to your participation! For any questions, please contact us at: s.grebmer(a)lmu.de<mailto:s.grebmer@lmu.de>. Best, Sarah ------------------------------------------------- Dr. Sarah von Grebmer zu Wolfsthurn (she/her) Train-the-Trainer Programme Coordinator LMU Open Science Center, Office 3320 Leopoldstr. 13, 80802 München Bürozeiten / Working days: Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag/ Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

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OSPARK Bootcamp
by LMU Open Science Center News May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026

There are just a few days left to apply for the second OSPARK Bootcamp (June/July 2026). If you are working on an Open Research initiative, service, or infrastructure and want your work to reach the people who need it, this program is designed for you. Many in our community are doing valuable work that remains under the radar. OSPARK focuses on helping you change that—by building practical skills to communicate your work more effectively and increase its visibility. What the bootcamp includes: * A 6-week online course (emails, weekly expert sessions, and a buddy system) starting Jun 10 * A 2-day onsite workshop in Munich, Jul 23-34 (limited travel stipends available), hosted by the LMU Open Science Center * Hands-on training in sharing your work through social media, podcasting, video, email, and more The goal is simple: help you ensure your Open Science work is seen, understood, and used. 📅 Application deadline: May 10, 2026 🔗 https://events.digital-research.academy/event/131/ If this sounds relevant to your work—or to colleagues in your network—please consider applying or sharing. Dr. Heidi Seibold Co-Executive Director | +49 1517 0681105 | @HeidiSeibold@fosstodon.org <https://fosstodon.org/@HeidiSeibold> | Newsletter<https://heidiseibold.ck.page> ________________________________ Digital Research Academy<https://digital-research.academy/> Bayerstr. 77C, 80335 Munich, Germany LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-research-academy/> | Mastodon<https://mastodon.social/@digiresacademy> | BlueSky<https://bsky.app/profile/digiresacademy.bsky.social> Amtsgericht: München, HRB 295646, Geschäftsführer: Dr. Heidi Seibold, Dr. Joyce Kao

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new OSC website and training resources
by LMU Open Science Center News April 30, 2026

April 30, 2026

Dear all The LMU Open Science Center's (OSC) new website is live! We now have a refreshed online home, with all of our training programs, resources, initiatives, members and partners' profiles in one place. Explore it here: https://www.osc.lmu.de/<https://www.osc.lmu.de/?mtm_campaign=launch&mtm_kwd=email> We are particularly proud to highlight new training resource collections that aim to make the adoption of open and reproducible research practices easier and more scalable across disciplines: * Self-Learning Catalog<https://www.osc.lmu.de/training/self-learning.html?mtm_campaign=launch&mtm_…> - free hands-on self-paced tutorials and lecture recordings on open research skills, including R for reproducible analyses, Git/GitHub for version control, data management and documentation, data simulation and power analyses, and many more * Research Cycle Handbook<https://www.osc.lmu.de/training/research-cycle-handbook.html?mtm_campaign=l…> - practical guidance for researchers and research groups to embed open, responsible, and reproducible practices across the full lifecycle of a project * Educator Toolkit<https://www.osc.lmu.de/training/educator-toolkit.html?mtm_campaign=launch&m…> - built around our train-the-trainer program, offering pedagogical training and ready-to-use materials to help educators deliver engaging training on Open Research Let us know if something isn't working, or if you have any feedback<mailto:Patrick.Callahan@lmu.de?subject=OSC%20Website%20Edits>! @members: don't forget to change the URL to your OSC profile page in your own websites! Best wishes Malika -- Dr. Malika Ihle (she/her) (pronunciation<https://namedrop.io/malikaihle>) LMU Open Science Center Coordinator https://www.osc.lmu.de<https://www.osc.lmu.de/>

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Webinar "Reproducibility Across Social and Behavioral Research", 16 April
by LMU Open Science Center News April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

Dear reproducible research enthusiasts, Some of our OSC members' meta-research project is part of a new wave of reproducibility evidence in the social and behavioral sciences, and they are excited to invite you to a webinar this Thursday (16 April, 19:00 German Time), where they and others will discuss latest insights (see e.g. their latest article attached). Join Katrin Auspurg and her team online, be part of the conversation, connect with peers, and explore what's new and what's next! [New Evidence on Reproducibility Across Social and Behavioral Research] For more information and registration: https://cos-io.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IuMaWllTRwOGOeWx7Y5B3g#/registra… Best wishes Malika -- Dr. Malika Ihle (she/her) (pronunciation<https://namedrop.io/malikaihle>) LMU Open Science Center Coordinator Website: https://www.osc.lmu.de<https://www.osc.lmu.de/> Mailing list: https://lists.lrz.de/mailman/listinfo/lmu-osc Computing skill self-paced tutorials: https://github.com/lmu-osc Workshops material: https://osf.io/zjrhu/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lmu-osc.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lmu-open-science-center Mastodon: https://scicomm.xyz/@lmu_osc

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