The implementation and development of open science at the University of Turku is guided by national and international policies and recommendations for open science and research. We also actively participate in national and international development work to promote open science and research practices.
University of Turku policies
At the University of Turku, open science has been purposefully and systematically promoted since 2015, when the promotion of open science was added to the 2016-2020 strategy of the University of Turku as its own action program. In a short time, open science has become a resource that benefits the entire university community, and therefore open science and impact is one of the key cross-cutting themes in the current strategy of the University of Turku.
You can find the strategy of the University of Turku 2020-2030 here:
In addition to the strategy, the Open Research Policy of the University of Turku has guided the university community of the University of Turku towards openness since 2018. The policy will be updated during the coming year, e.g. taking into account recent national and international developments in open science and research.
You can familiarize yourself with the University of Turku's own Open Research Policy here:
Open research policy (pdf)
National policies
The University of Turku has signed the national Open Science and Research Declaration on May 15, 2020. With its signature, the University of Turku is committed to ensuring the implementation of the practices presented in the declaration and related policies and recommendations.
You can find out about the National Open Science and Research Declaration 2020–2025 and the supplementary policies and recommendations here:
Declaration of open science and research 2020–2025
Policies of open science and research in Finland
Recommendations on open science and research in Finland
Every two years, the University of Turku participates in the national monitoring of open science. You can find out more about open science monitoring here:
University of Turku's Open Science key indicators
International policies
The University of Turku has been an active member of the international Coimbra Group network of universities since 1995. The Coimbra Group is a network of highly respected European interdisciplinary universities committed to creating academic and cultural links between universities. The network aims to benefit its members by promoting internationalisation, academic cooperation and excellence in education and research. The network is also an active player in the development of open science, with the University of Turku leading the way in the development of open science. Read more about the Coimbra Group's open science activities here:
Coimbra Group joins the conversation on Open Science
In addition, the University of Turku is an active member of the European University Association (EUA) and the University of Turku is committed to the international development of open science and research and to integrating the resulting policies and guidelines into the local context in the best possible way. Click here to read the EUA Open Science Agenda:
The EUA Open Science Agenda 2025
Among the international open science recommendations, the University of Turku is committed to the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science, which you can find here: