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The central aim is to re-evaluate how university rankings can incorporate open science practices, focusing on the Global South.

February 2, 2026Open Access

Rethinking university rankings through open science: CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition

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The central aim is to re-evaluate how university rankings can incorporate open science practices, focusing on the Global South.
Presentation format at a research webinar.
Discussion on visibility in academic rankings.
Examination of the role of open science.
Highlighted the need for new visibility strategies in university rankings.
Discussed the impact of open science on ranking perceptions.
Proposed frameworks for integrating open science into existing ranking systems.

Abstract

Presentation given at the TCC Africa and IES Research webinar "Reframing University Rankings: Visibility, Open Science & Global South Leadership" on January 29, 2026.

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Nees Jan Van Ek (Thu,) studied this question.

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