Open Science Month

Speaker: Kathrin Braungardt, Center for Science Didactics | eLearning (RUB)

Target group: PhD students, postdocs, professors, science managers, employees in service institutions, beginners

Location: Online

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What is allowed when I use images and videos for my own teaching materials and publications? What copyright conditions must be observed? In this short introduction, you will receive answers to these questions and an introduction to the aspects relevant to copyright law for universities, including specific case studies.

Speaker: Marlene Pacharra, RUB University Library | Research Data Services

Target group: PhD students, postdocs, professors, science managers, employees in service institutions, beginners and advanced users

Location: Online

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Are you wondering how and where you can manage your research data efficiently and securely at RUB? We will show you when and for which data it makes sense to use Sciebo, network drives from IT.SERVICES, GitLab, the RUB research data repository ReSeeD or the state service Coscine. We also explain which options are available to you for the various infrastructures in order to implement FAIR and open data principles.

Speaker: Carla Hansmann, RUB University Library

Target group: PhD student, postdoc, professor, science manager, newcomer

Location: Online

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Open Access is a central aspect of Open Science and describes the free, unrestricted and irrevocable access to reusable scientific publications on the Internet. This event offers you an up-to-date, practical introduction to the topic of Open Access: Why is Open Access important and what are the advantages? What are the ways to publish Open Access? What should you pay particular attention to and what funding opportunities are available?

Speakers: Kathrin Braungardt & Sarah Görlich, Center for Science Didactics | eLearning (RUB)

Target group: PhD students, postdocs, professors, science managers, employees in service institutions, beginners

Location: Online

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What are Open Educational Resources and what do these Creative Commons licenses stand for? In our shortie, we explain what OER is all about and how it can be used. So grab a cup of coffee or tea and use the break to find out briefly and concisely about the use of free educational materials.

Target group: External (representatives of regional players from business, administration, soc. Institutions), beginners and advanced users

Location: Online

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Are you a representative from business, administration and social institutions and would like to know what research is being carried out at RUB? Do you have specific questions from your day-to-day work or would you like to get to know new perspectives? Then "Let's talk! Wissenschaft direkt" is the right place for you!

This new event format brings you into direct contact with RUB researchers - uncomplicated, targeted and personal. In short, bilateral online conversations of 25 minutes each, you will gain exciting insights into current research projects and can discuss your questions directly with the researchers.

Speaker: Tuba Güden-Silber, RUB University Library | Research Data Services

Target group: PhD student, postdoc, professor, newcomer

Location: Online

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The publication of research data is now required by many funding bodies and journals. In this short lecture you will receive recommendations on how to find out where you can publish your data and tips on what you should pay attention to before publishing your data.

Speakers: Sabine Römer & Sarah Görlich, Center for Science Didactics | eLearning (RUB)

Target group: PhD student, postdoc, professor, beginners

Location: Online

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Enter our virtual room of wishes for university teaching and be inspired by magical possibilities! In this ideas workshop, we will work together to develop alternative teaching and examination formats using AI and OER, among other things, that go beyond traditional exams and assignments. In the first phase, you will receive creative input on innovative, skills-oriented formats - from exams in escape room form to alternative group tasks. Together, we will discover how teaching and examinations can be designed to actively involve students and promote sustainable learning. Then it's time to put it into practice: in small teams, you will develop your own innovative concepts for teaching or examination formats that can be used directly in your department. Fill your repertoire with new ideas and inspiration from your colleagues.

Speakers: Marlene Pacharra & Elena Schick, RUB University Library | Research Data Services

Target group: PhD student, postdoc, professor, beginners

Location: Online

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Openly sharing your research data enhances visibility, increases impact, and supports reproducibility - but where you publish it matters. This workshop introduces Zenodo as a flexible, user-friendly platform for publishing a wide range of research outputs. You'll learn how to upload data, assign DOIs, and connect your work to the RUB Zenodo Community.We'll also explore when other options may be more appropriate - such as discipline-specific repositories for greater peer recognition, or RUB's institutional repository ReSeeD for large datasets requiring in-house support. Whether you're new to data publishing or just looking to sharpen your strategy, this session will help you make informed, FAIR-aligned choices.

Speaker: Carla Hansmann, RUB University Library

Target group: PhD student, postdoc, professor, science manager, newcomer

Location: Online

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The scientific policy demand for free access to scientific publications in Open Access is also changing the publication culture in the humanities and social sciences. But what do these changes and new opportunities mean for disciplines in which monographs in particular are published? What opportunities does an open access publication offer in addition to the printed book? What reservations and hurdles are there and what should you pay attention to when communicating with publishers?

In this lecture, you will receive a practical overview of the topic of open access publishing, both in journals and monographs, with a focus on the humanities and social sciences. The focus will be on the advantages and hurdles, ways and possibilities, requirements of funding bodies as well as special features of publishing contracts and the funding opportunities at RUB.

Speaker: Kathrin Braungardt, Center for Science Didactics | eLearning (RUB)

Target group: PhD students, postdocs, professors, science managers, employees in service institutions, beginners

Location: Online

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Images and videos can be created using various AI tools. This short introduction will give you an overview of various tools and techniques. Learn how these tools work, where they are useful, what challenges are associated with them and how you can use the AI-generated content for open educational materials and what legal aspects need to be considered.

Speakers: Kathrin Braungardt & Sarah Görlich, Center for Science Didactics | eLearning (RUB)

Target group: PhD students, postdocs, professors, science managers, employees in service institutions, beginners

Location: Online

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OpenRUB offers you a university-specific platform for freely accessible and open teaching and learning materials for all departments of the Ruhr-Universität. Whether concepts, presentation slides, videos or entire Moodle courses. On this platform you have the opportunity to openly share your educational materials with others, receive impulses for your teaching and present your teaching concepts to the outside world.

Speakers: Anna-Kira Hippert | RUB, Dr. Patrick Reichherzer | formerly RUB - currently Oxford University, Dr. Christopher Kyba | formerly RUB - currently GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences

Target group: PhD students, postdocs, beginners and advanced students

Location: Online

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Join us for an event where researchers will share practical examples and initiatives from their own work, highlighting their efforts to communicate and engage with their research beyond traditional outputs.

We will feature scientists who actively engage in various forms of research communication and outreach. They will share their experiences, challenges, and successes in using different formats and platforms to disseminate their research findings and engage with broader audiences. Participants will gain insights into innovative approaches to research engagement, such as science communication through vlogs, open source platforms, and citizen science projects.

The invited researchers will also discuss their motivations and how they perceive the added value for their research and visibility. This event offers a valuable opportunity to learn from peers, exchange ideas, and explore new ways to possibly profile the impact and visibility of your research.

Learn more about the projects of

• Anna-Kira Hippert
• Dr. Patrick Reichherzer
• Dr. Christopher Kyba

Speakers: Lucien Kemper & Katharina Westphal | Professional School of Education (RUB)

Target group: (Teacher training) students

Location: Online

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Open teaching and learning materials open up new possibilities for creative, contemporary and individually tailored teaching. In this workshop, you as a student teacher will receive a practical introduction to the topic of Open Educational Resources (OER). Together we will look at what constitutes OER, what advantages they offer you in your studies and in your future teaching practice - and how you can access freely available materials, adapt them and share them with others in a legally compliant manner. It's not just about worksheets, but about the opportunity to design teaching materials specifically for your own learning groups - in an uncomplicated, collaborative and legally secure way.

Target group: PhD students, postdocs, professors, science managers, employees in service institutions, newcomers

Location: Online

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Today, the commercial exploitation of research results, their transfer to industry and thus their application in society are essentially based on protecting research results, regulating access to them and, in some cases, keeping them secret. This is contrasted by various open concepts under the umbrella term Open Science. Under keywords such as open source, open data or open hardware, not only is access to knowledge simplified and made cheaper or free of charge, but it should often also be possible to use it freely and free of charge. This will have a significant impact on the way knowledge and technology are transferred. Not only transfer institutions have to deal with this, but also scientists.

This short seminar will introduce the basic concepts of Open Science and highlight the effects on knowledge and technology transfer. In addition to the legal framework, the focus will be on options for action, decision-making aids and options for business models in the "open world".

Speaker: Daniel Diekmann, ORCA.nrw state portal

Target group: Postdocs, professors, science managers and employees in service institutions, beginners and advanced users

Location: Online

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The state portal ORCA.nrw offers numerous ways to find high-quality teaching and learning materials for your own teaching. In addition to the exploratory search, for example, curated collections of materials and a variety of materials from funded projects are available to you, which can be used directly in teaching.

In this session, we will show you the different ways in which you can use ORCA.nrw to discover suitable materials for your purposes. We will place a special focus on content that is particularly innovative and inspiring in terms of content or design.

Target group: PhD students, postdocs, professors, science managers, employees in service facilities, life sciences, chemistry, geology and medicine, employees in service facilities, newcomers

Location: Online

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The Nagoya Protocol is an international agreement that sets out the rules for access to genetic resources of non-human origin and ensures that the countries that provide these resources benefit fairly from their use. In research, for example in biology, geology, agriculture or medicine, if plant or animal materials are used or traditional knowledge is researched, the requirements of the Nagoya Protocol may have to be observed. The protocol is relevant for all research projects in which certain genetic materials are used or processed, or in which traditional knowledge about the plants and animals from which the material was obtained is researched.

During this information session, we will explain what researchers need to know and do to fulfill all obligations under the Nagoya Protocol and the EU ABS Regulation. There will be an opportunity to ask questions afterwards.

Referentin: Carla Hansmann, Universitätsbibliothek RUB

Zielgruppe: Doktorand*in, Postdoc, Professor*in, Wissenschaftsmanager*in, Einsteiger und Fortgeschrittene

Ort: Online

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Sie möchten Open Access publizieren? Wir stellen Ihnen die Open Access-Services an der RUB vor und beantworten Ihre Fragen: Wie beantrage ich Fördermittel aus den Publikationsfonds? Von welchen Verlagsvereinbarungen kann ich profitieren? Was ist im Kontext von Projekt DEAL (Wiley, Springer, Elsevier) zu beachten? Welche Publikationsdienste stellt die Universitätsbibliothek darüber hinaus zur Verfügung?

Moderation: Dr. Lioba Schreyer & Christina Schröder | fdm.nrw

Zielgruppe: Doktorand*in, Postdoc, Professor*in, Wissenschaftsmanager*in Mitarbeiter*in inService-Einrichtungen, Fortgeschrittene

Ort: Online

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In einer Podiumsdiskussion mit Vertreter*innen der NFDI wollen wir erfahren, welche Möglichkeiten zur Beteiligung an der NFDI und zur Nutzung von Diensten aus der NFDI es für Forschende in NRW aktuell gibt. Außerdem interessiert uns wie sich die Arbeit in den NFDI-Konsortien und -Sektionen auf die Forschung der Diskutant*innen auswirkt und wie sich das FDM aus ihrer Sicht weiterentwickeln wird.

Speakers: Miriam Kallweit & Elena Schick, RUB University Library | Research Data Services

Target group: PhD students, postdocs, professors, science managers, employees in service institutions, beginners

Location: Online

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Research data is the basis for scientific progress and is essential for publications. In your day-to-day research, you have probably already experienced situations where important data for your publication was suddenly untraceable, available in different versions or even accidentally overwritten.

Avoiding such situations is one of the many aspects of structured research data management (RDM). A well-organized RDM helps you (significantly) to secure your work in the long term. In this presentation, you will learn about the key aspects of RDM and the FAIR principles.

Zielgruppe: Doktorand*in, Postdoc, Professor*in, Wissenschaftsmanager*in, Mitarbeiter*in in, Service-Einrichtungen, Fortgeschrittene

Ort: Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsbibliothek

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This kick-off meeting marks the launch of the new Network for Research Data Management (RDM) - exclusively for RUB members involved in managing research data. Whether you're a researcher, data steward, project manager, or in technical support, this is your chance to connect with colleagues, exchange experiences, and explore central RDM services at RUB. Importantly, the event will also focus on discussing future directions, priorities, and formats for the network.

Speakers: Sabine Römer & Sarah Görlich, Center for Science Didactics | eLearning (RUB)

Target group: PhD students, postdocs, professors, beginners and advanced students

Location: Ruhr University Bochum, FNO level 02

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Let yourself be enchanted by the scent of mulled wine, twinkling lights and creative impulses! At our Winter Market of Ideas on 18.11.2025 from 2 p.m. in the FNO, we invite you to discover and try out innovative teaching and examination formats in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.

You can experience practical examples at various tables - from playful exams and multimedia project work to creative assessment formats. At some tables, you can not only watch, but also try out, design and develop your own ideas - with and without AI and OER materials.

Between the stations, there will be plenty of time to exchange ideas with colleagues, forge new cooperation ideas - and of course for culinary breaks with winter snacks and hot drinks in a pleasant atmosphere.

Come by, stroll from stand to stand and take a piece of innovation home with you

By the way: Even if you don't have the whole afternoon, it's worth stopping by our winter market in between.

Referees: Elena Schick | University Library RUB (Research Data Services) & Willem Fiene | IT.SERVICES RUB (Research Data Services)

Target group: PhD student, postdoc, professor, beginners and advanced users

Location: Online

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ReSeeD, the central research data repository of Ruhr-Universität Bochum, offers a comprehensive infrastructure for research data management. The repository covers various application options (such as metadata assignment, role and rights management, collaborative work) and is suitable for different types of data.

In this workshop you will learn

• the basic functionalities of ReSeeD.
• you will learn how to manage and store your data in ReSeeD - from the creation of data sets, collaboration and sharing of data sets, to their archiving and publication.
• You will also have the opportunity to try out ReSeeD directly during the course.

Participants without a RUB-LoginID can get access to ReSeeD via a free ORCID-iD. No prior knowledge is required for this workshop.

Speaker: Jenny from eTeam Digi, Center for Science Didactics | eLearning (RUB)

Target group: Students, beginners

Location: Online

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Do you need images or icons for your presentation or are you looking for a suitable video for your presentation? Wouldn't you like some suggestions on the structure and design of your presentation? We'll show you where you can find free materials for use and inspiration and how you can use them for your presentations and the like without worrying about copyright. And all this in a nutshell during the coffee break!

Speakers: Elena Schick & Tuba Güden-Silber, RUB University Library | Research Data Services

Target group: PhD student, postdoc, professor, science manager, advanced students

Location: Online

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The latest call for proposals from a funding body sounds just right, but statements on the handling of research data are required? The colleague has left the institution and has not documented their knowledge, so no one knows exactly what data can be found where? The data collected just last week can't be found?

Do these examples sound familiar to you and are you looking for a solution? A data management plan (DMP) can help.

In this 2-hour online workshop, you will learn

• how to recognize that the funding body requires statements on the handling of research data.
• which information belongs in a data management plan using checklists and templates.
• get to know the RDMO (Research Data Management Organizer) tool, which you can use to create DMPs.
• last but not least, why it is worth preparing a DMP - even if the funding body does not want you to do so

Speakers:

• Dr. Miki Kallio, University of Oulu, project leader of CoARA expect
• Dr. Mathijs Vleugel, Head of Helmholtz Open Science Office
• Dr.-Ing. Merita Tafili, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, postdoc at the Chair of Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering and Environmental Geotechnics
• Gérôme Arnold, Université Liège, CoARA Project Manager

Target group: PhD students, postdocs, beginners and advanced students

Location: Online

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Evaluating scientific performance is a crucial aspect of academic life that significantly influences career progression, funding opportunities, and institutional reputation. Perhaps you have experienced or followed the recent discussion about whether there are more indicators of research success than publications, conference talks, and research proposals. This panel discussion aims to raise your awareness of the growing recognition within academia that established metrics may not fully capture the quality, impact, and diversity of research contributions.

With the help of international experts, we will delve into the ongoing discussion about a changing, maybe more holistic approach to evaluating scientific performance. This approach considers not only the quality of research, but also aspects such as societal impact and the diverse roles that researchers play in academia.

During this moderated discussion, our international experts will explore these topics, share their knowledge and insights, and discuss the potential implications of a more diverse evaluation of research performance for your research and career development.

Speaker: Daniel Diekmann, ORCA.nrw state portal

Target group: Postdocs, professors, science managers and employees in service institutions, beginners and advanced users

Location: Online

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Open Educational Practices (OEP) are increasingly being talked about in the context of open education. While Open Educational Resources (OER) primarily refer to freely licensed materials, OEP go one step further: they stand for teaching and learning practices that promote openness, transparency, collaboration and participation. But what does this mean in concrete terms for your own teaching? As there are various - sometimes rather vague - definitions of OEP, in this session we will look at examples of OEP and discuss their potential for university teaching: from student-centered and authentic teaching settings to greater visibility and networking, to greater flexibility and time savings. Together we will talk about points of reference for our own teaching practice and exchange views on the opportunities and challenges of concrete implementation.

Speaker: Carla Hansmann, RUB University Library

Target group: PhD students, postdocs, professors, science managers , beginners and advanced users

Location: Online

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You already know that you want to publish Open Access, but where can you find a suitable journal for your article? There is a large selection of open access journals, but you should also consider the visibility and quality of the journal, the requirements of your funding bodies or the funding options of your institution. And what about a suitable publisher for your open access book? In this short input, you will learn which sources can help you in your search and decision-making process.

Speakers: Jenny from eTeam Digi and Sarah Görlich, Center for Science Didactics | eLearning (RUB)

Target group: Students, beginners

Location: Online

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Free learning materials, so-called Open Educational Resources (OER), can enrich your own studies. Whether for in-depth study of a topic, exam preparation or research for presentations and the like - OER can be a source of knowledge for you. In our event, we will show you what CC licenses are all about, where you can find OER and under what conditions you are allowed to use them. There will also be a brief insight into the use and application of AI-generated works.

Speaker: Linda Groß, RUB University Library

Target group: PhD students, postdocs, professors, science managers, beginners and advanced students

Location: Online

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It is important for you to make your research visible and publish your results. Some dubious providers try to exploit this with fraudulent publication offers, but how can you identify them? In this input you will receive helpful tips on how to recognize a potential predatory publisher.

Referentin: Marlene Pacharra, Universitätsbibliothek RUB | Research Data Services

Zielgruppe: Doktorand*in, Postdoc, Professor*in, Wissenschaftsmanager*in Mitarbeiter*in in Service-Einrichtungen, Einsteiger

Ort: Online

Zur Anmeldung

Are you interested in integrating Open Science into your research but don't know where or how to start? This workshop is designed for researchers at all career stages who want to maximize the validity, credibility, and impact of their research through Open Science practices.

You will gain hands-on experience with practices that make scientific research more transparent and reproducible, focusing on:

• Preregistrations: Understand the added value of preregistrations, learn how to easily create one on the most suitable platform, and publish it to your advantage.
• Open Software: Discover best practices for developing and sharing open-source software, with practical guidance on using GitLab.
• Open Data and Materials: Learn where and how to effectively publish your research data and materials, including strategies for finding discipline-specific repositories.

The aim of this course is to help you identify your optimal entry points into Open Science and to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to take your first steps in implementing Open Science in your research.

Speaker: Pia Piontkowitz, RUB University Library

Target group: PhD students, postdocs, professors, science managers, beginners and advanced students

Location: Online

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Open Access and Creative Commons licenses (CC licenses for short) belong together. However, choosing the right license variant for your own publication can be a challenge and should be carefully considered. In this input you will be introduced to the different license types and individual decision-making aids in the search for the appropriate CC license.