Open Science
UNESCO defines Open Science as
a set of principles and practices that aim to make scientific research from all fields accessible to everyone for the benefits of scientists and society as a whole. Open science is about making sure not only that scientific knowledge is accessible but also that the production of that knowledge itself is inclusive, equitable and sustainable
This includes making openly available research data, methods, and documentation where possible. As such, the practices outlined in the Research Support Handbook are a precondition of Open Science.
More information about how researchers can practice Open Science at VU Amsterdam is available on the VU page about Open Science. You can read more about Open Science in the Netherlands on the website of Open Science NL. If you are interested in learning more about Open Science or if you are looking for ways to make your research more open and transparent, you can join the Open Science Community Amsterdam, the community of VU employees and students interested in Open Science (joint with the University of Amsterdam and Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences).
Open Access
Open Access refers to the practice of making research publications (primarily journal articles, but also books) openly available without paywalls. Publishing Open Access is an important part of Open Science and may be a requirement with grant providers. The University Library can support you with it. The VU Open Access Policy and more detailed information about different ways of open access publishing, and how VU Amsterdam supports those, can be found on the VU Open Access page.