Announcing the Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026 in Barcelona
We hope you will join us from 26–27 October at the historic University of Barcelona as we translate evidence-based research into actionable policy.
An Honest Reflection on the Integration of LLMs into Open Data Portals
‘We don’t trust AI,’ claims OKFN's Tech Lead in this text, in which he offers his sharp views on one of today's most pressing challenges
Open Data Day essay #4: ‘Open access and open data alone are not enough’
The Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information was launched in 2024 as an initiative to encourage research institutions and research funders to actively contribute to the open availability of research information.
Open Data Day essay #1: ‘Data is a goldmine, if you share it’
Although there are many examples of how open data reuse generates societal value, this potential is sometimes forgotten in political debates on open governance.
Shaping a Shared Research Agenda for Open Technology Research
Open Technology Research (OTR) is entering one of its most important phases: shaping a shared research agenda that will guide our collective work over the next two years and beyond.
Open Technology Research Officially Launches to Strengthen Global Research Community
OpenForum Europe (OFE), the Open Source Initiative (OSI), and the Open Knowledge Foundation (OKFN) today announced the official launch of Open Technology Research (OTR) — a strategic partnership designed to…
Open Data Editor in Action: Advancing Data Quality in Academic Library Services in India
The Central Library of IIT Delhi used ODE to help identify errors in large spreadsheets and educate colleagues on key aspects of data quality
OpenForum Europe, Open Source Initiative, and Open Knowledge Foundation Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Open Technology Research
The Open Technology Research Network (OTRN) will strengthen the global open technology research community and advance evidence-based policymaking around open technologies.
Travis Gerke: ‘Academia is still very supportive of the singular hero scientist. But most things take teams’
Biostatistician and epidemiologist Travis Gerke joins us to discuss the barriers to open science, the promise and pitfalls of AI, and why we need to rethink how we share health data
Open Data Editor in Action: Bridging the Gap Between Field Data and Research Insights in Ghana
Open Science Community Ghana (OSCG) was able to streamline its work with agricultural data, significantly reduce the time needed to identify and correct errors, and introduce open data concepts to a non-technical team