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The aim is to discuss UZH's current position regarding open science and its decision to sign the Barcelona Declaration.

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March 19, 2026Open Access

Signing Barcelona: Context, Consideration and Next Steps for UZH

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The aim is to discuss UZH's current position regarding open science and its decision to sign the Barcelona Declaration.
Presentation during the SOAD Online event
Discussion of UZH's disadvantages with closed infrastructures
Involvement of the Working Group Open Science in the decision to sign
Acknowledgment of challenges posed by closed research infrastructures
Explanation of the motivations for signing the Barcelona Declaration
Outline of planned future steps in open science initiatives at UZH

Abstract

This presentation was given at the SOAD (Swiss Open Academic Data) Online event on 11 March 2026. The topic of the event was "The Barcelona Declaration in Switzerland" and featured three speakers from the three institutions/organisations in Switzerland who had signed the Barcelona Declaration at that point. Speakers: Melanie Röthlisberger (University Library Zurich) Anne Gentil-Beccot (CERN) Daniel Stekhoven (Swiss Reproducibility Network) Moderator: Janina Radny (Lib4RI) The presentation outlines the situation at UZH as a comprehensive university and the disadvantages of using closed infrastructures, the reasons why UZH signed the Barcelona Declaration, the role of the Working Group Open Science in that decision, and the next steps that are planned.

Signing Barcelona: Context, Consideration and Next Steps for UZH

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