Open Science Retreat: "The future of Open Science amid authoritarianism, geopolitical tensions and aspirations for data sovereignty"
06.05.2026, 15:00 Uhr - 07.05.2026, 17:00 Uhr
Via Zoom
Online
Germany
d.siegfried@zbw.eu
h t t p s : / / o p e n s c i e n c e r e t r e a t . z b w . e u /
Fundamental scientific principles and findings are under unprecedented attack: Disinformation and science scepticism has reached new levels, threatening the very foundations of democracy and science. Autocratic governments are attempting to restrict academic freedom and to use science and research to legitimise their very own political narratives and agendas.
At the same time, geopolitical tensions are deepening, leading to increased security concerns in science and research, potentially leading to less openness, collaboration and communication among researchers around the globe. Last but not least, these developments are also having a significant impact on the availability of research infrastructures and Open Science materials. Do our societies need more data sovereignty to meet these challenges?
Keywords
Data, Research, International exchange, Transparencies, Data,
| Type of event | conference/ convention/ symposium |
|---|---|
| Thematic area | science/ educational research; media and information literacy |
| Target group | lecturers/ researchers |
| Conference language | English |
| Organised by |
ZBW – Leibniz Information Centre for Economics |
| Last modified | 22.04.2026 |
