@barcelonadori.bsky.social
https://barcelona-declaration.org
It also reflects the mission of Working Group 3, where institutions, funders, and infrastructures are co-developing solutions to improve how funding information is captured and shared.
🔗https://barcelona-declaration.org/news/20250804_wellcome_signs_bd/
#OpenResearchInformation #Wellcome
Graphic announcing that Wellcome has signed the Barcelona Declaration. Highlights include: openness as default, aligning policy with practice, and collaboration in Working Group 3. Includes logos of Wellcome and the Barcelona Declaration, with a link to read more.
When Wellcome signed the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information, they became the first UK funder to do so.
Their signature adds momentum to a growing community committed to openness, transparency, and community governance of research information.
👇 More in the next post
🎬 Bologna Meeting: Update from @msphelps.bsky.social + implementation stories from la Caixa, CDL & Dutch signatories: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1USS...
⚡️ WOOC2025 Day 2: Talks, lightning sessions & posters by key voices from the open research infrastructure community: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
📺 Two days, one vision
The Bologna Meeting and Day 2 of #WOOC2025 @opencitations.bsky.social recordings are now online.
Together, they offer a window into how collaboration and community leadership are shaping the change to open research information.
Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information Launches YouTube Channel (via @barcelonadori.bsky.social) barcelona-declaration.org/news/2025072... #openresearch #libraries
29.07.2025 16:02 — 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
#WOOC2025 Day 2 session and talks are available on the @opencitations.bsky.social YT channel:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Let’s keep advancing #OpenResearchInformation
🎥 We’ve just launched the Barcelona Declaration YouTube channel: a new space to explore our community’s work!
First up: the Bologna Meeting morning sessions www.youtube.com/watch?v=1USS...
"lack of transparency emerges as a cross-cutting issue ... In this context, one has to value the efforts to make funding data available by @iatistandard.org, @barcelonadori.bsky.social, and the upcoming indexing of grants into OpenAlex recently announced by @wellcometrust.bsky.social."
23.07.2025 07:06 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0🔓 Open research info is key to our work at Open Knowledge Maps. It powers our AI-driven discovery services and allows us to provide an open, community-owned infrastructure.
That’s why we support the Barcelona Declaration - excited to join this community of like-minded organisations! 🤝
#OpenScience
Illustration with the title “A growing community driving change.” Below, text reads: “Advancing open research information takes collective action and institutions are aligning their efforts to make it possible.” Highlighted in a yellow box: “Welcome to our new signatories and supporters – Together, we are building a growing global community.” At the bottom, a group of six diverse people stand side by side, arms around each other. Two circular icons say: “We support the declaration!” with a handshake graphic, and “We signed the declaration!” with a pen graphic. The image is branded with the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information logo.
Graphic titled “A growing community: meet our new signatories and supporters.” Text reads: “Together, we are shaping the future of open research information.” Below, two colored boxes list organizations: Left box (purple): Universidade Lusófona, Portugal University of Tetova, North Macedonia Fundación OpenLab Ecuador Swiss Reproducibility Network – SwissRN Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain Right box (yellow): Open Knowledge Maps Wellcome Trust UiT The Arctic University of Norway KB, National Library of the Netherlands Scuola Normale Superiore, Italy At the bottom: website link “barcelona-declaration.org/signatories/” and two circular icons with the messages “We support the declaration!” and “We signed the declaration!” The Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information logo appears in the lower right corner.
Graphic titled “Take part in shaping the future of open research information.” The main message reads: “An increasing number of institutions are working together towards open research information, guided by shared principles and concrete action. Your institution is invited to contribute to this collective initiative.” Below, two calls to action: “Learn more at: barcelona-declaration.org/” with a pointing hand icon. “To sign the Declaration, write to us at: contact@barcelona-declaration.org” with an envelope icon. At the bottom: two circular badges saying “We support the declaration!” and “We signed the declaration!”, and the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information logo in the corner.
🌐Olá, Përshëndetje, Hola, Hello, Hei, Grüezi, Ciao, Hallo…
A global community is growing around the Barcelona Declaration, working together for open research information.
Meet them all: 🔗 barcelona-declaration.org/signatories/
#OpenResearchInformation
Olá, Përshëndetje, Hola, Hello, Hei, Grüezi, Ciao, Hallo…@openlabec.bsky.social @swissrn.bsky.social @pablodeolavide.upo.es @okmaps.bsky.social @wellcometrust.bsky.social @uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social @sns.it
21.07.2025 12:23 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Illustration with the title “A growing community driving change.” Below, text reads: “Advancing open research information takes collective action and institutions are aligning their efforts to make it possible.” Highlighted in a yellow box: “Welcome to our new signatories and supporters – Together, we are building a growing global community.” At the bottom, a group of six diverse people stand side by side, arms around each other. Two circular icons say: “We support the declaration!” with a handshake graphic, and “We signed the declaration!” with a pen graphic. The image is branded with the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information logo.
Graphic titled “A growing community: meet our new signatories and supporters.” Text reads: “Together, we are shaping the future of open research information.” Below, two colored boxes list organizations: Left box (purple): Universidade Lusófona, Portugal University of Tetova, North Macedonia Fundación OpenLab Ecuador Swiss Reproducibility Network – SwissRN Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain Right box (yellow): Open Knowledge Maps Wellcome Trust UiT The Arctic University of Norway KB, National Library of the Netherlands Scuola Normale Superiore, Italy At the bottom: website link “barcelona-declaration.org/signatories/” and two circular icons with the messages “We support the declaration!” and “We signed the declaration!” The Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information logo appears in the lower right corner.
Graphic titled “Take part in shaping the future of open research information.” The main message reads: “An increasing number of institutions are working together towards open research information, guided by shared principles and concrete action. Your institution is invited to contribute to this collective initiative.” Below, two calls to action: “Learn more at: barcelona-declaration.org/” with a pointing hand icon. “To sign the Declaration, write to us at: contact@barcelona-declaration.org” with an envelope icon. At the bottom: two circular badges saying “We support the declaration!” and “We signed the declaration!”, and the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information logo in the corner.
🌐Olá, Përshëndetje, Hola, Hello, Hei, Grüezi, Ciao, Hallo…
A global community is growing around the Barcelona Declaration, working together for open research information.
Meet them all: 🔗 barcelona-declaration.org/signatories/
#OpenResearchInformation
A bold step for open research 🟨🟪👣
Wellcome has joined the Barcelona Declaration. A big move from one of the world’s leading research funders. With persistent identifiers and open metadata policies, they’re helping shift how research is recognized and rewarded.
🔗 wellcome.org/news/wellcom...
A delicious seven-course dinner!
14.07.2025 12:23 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Illustration of a modern, minimalist kitchen with shelves, utensils, and plants. Above the kitchen, the text reads: "From the Barcelona Declaration Kitchen – Recipes for Change in the Making". At the bottom right, it says "Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information". The image visually links open research efforts to collaborative cooking and creativity.
Graphic titled "What’s on the Menu?" with icons and text representing the thematic priorities of the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information. The items listed are: – Journal Article and Book Metadata – Sustaining Infrastructures – Metadata for Research Outputs in Repositories – Evaluating Research Information Sources – Funding Metadata – Evidence of Benefits of Open Research Information – Replacing Closed Systems The visual uses soft yellow and purple tones, with a kitchen theme that connects open research information to the idea of preparing change collaboratively.
Illustration with the title "From the Kitchen to the Table". Five people sit around a dinner table filled with various dishes, symbolizing collaboration and sharing. Below, text explains that at the Bologna Meeting, signatories, supporters, and participants advanced actions in the roadmap of the Barcelona Declaration. A yellow button invites readers to access the full Bologna Meeting Report via a Zenodo link.
🧑🍳From the Barcelona Declaration kitchen:
At the Bologna Meeting, community-led breakout sessions explored key themes: metadata, infrastructures, evaluation, sustainability, and more.
📄 Discover the ingredients for change: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
Banner for the national workshop at the University of Milan, with the title “Setting the course for open research in Italy” over a background image of people gathered around a meeting table.
Slide with the title “Open Infrastructures in action”, highlighting case studies from OpenAlex, OpenCitations, and OpenAIRE. Decorative gear icons are shown on the side.
Quote by Paola Galimberti from the University of Milan: “Collaborative working is therefore the basis for moving forward on the road to open research information.” The design includes large yellow quotation marks and the Barcelona Declaration logo.
🛠️ Collaboration for Openness
At the University of Milan, 23 Italian institutions explored real-world strategies alongside OpenAlex, @opencitations.bsky.social @openaire.bsky.social
Part of the #BarcelonaDeclaration
📄https://barcelona-declaration.org/news/20250709_university_of_milan_workshop/
On July 2, OpenCitations joined 23 institutions for national workshop on #openresearchinformation and, with OpenAlex and @openaire.bsky.social, we shared case studies on how open infras support transparent research evaluation.
👉 zenodo.org/records/1579...
@barcelonadori.bsky.social
Welcome UiT The Artic University of Norway and @aysaekanger.bsky.social to the Barcelona Declaration! 🟡🟣
07.07.2025 13:08 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Slide with the title "Implementation Journeys" in white text on a green background. The subtitle reads "Three institutions share their paths towards open research information." The logo of the Barcelona Declaration is in the bottom right corner.
Slide titled "Fundación 'la Caixa'" with a yellow background on the left. The right side reads: "Focus on evaluation and long-term strategy" followed by three bullet points: • Assessing internal practices • Defining indicators for success • Integrating open research information At the bottom, it says "Presented by Carla Carbonell". The Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information logo appears in the lower right corner.
Slide with the logo of the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information in the top left. A large quote in bold reads: “The real question is not why we signed the Barcelona Declaration, but rather why we have not done it earlier.” Below the quote, it says: John Chodacki, California Digital Library.
Slide with a yellow background titled "Dutch signatories of the Barcelona Declaration". The subtitle reads: "From national alignment to mutual learning". Three bullet points below highlight: • Coordinated national approach • Peer exchange across institutions • Aiming for collective progress and contextual adaptation The slide ends with "Presented by Ana Ranitovic" and includes a small icon of five people in a circular network. The Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information logo appears in the bottom right corner.
@chodacki.bsky.social from @caldiglib.bsky.social, Fundación “la Caixa”, and Dutch signatories of the Barcelona Declaration shared diverse implementation journeys at the Bologna Meeting.
📄 Read more: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
Graphic announcing Wellcome Trust as a new signatory of the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information. The image includes the text “Welcome Wellcome!”, with the logos of the Barcelona Declaration and Wellcome Trust, and a purple handshake icon in the background.
🤝 Welcome Wellcome!
Wellcome Trust is the first UK funder to sign the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information.
Their support strengthens the global push for open, reliable, and reusable research metadata.
👉 barcelona-declaration.org/signatories/
#OpenResearchInformation
Cover of the Report of the Bologna Meeting on Open Research Information
📢 The Bologna Meeting Report is now out!
Nearly 200 participants from 35 countries — in the room and online — joined us to reflect on progress and shape next steps for the Barcelona Declaration.
📄 Read the full report on Zenodo: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
Cover of the Report of the Bologna Meeting on Open Research Information
📢 The Bologna Meeting Report is now out!
Nearly 200 participants from 35 countries — in the room and online — joined us to reflect on progress and shape next steps for the Barcelona Declaration.
📄 Read the full report on Zenodo: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
Would you like to participate online in the Bologna Meeting on Open Research Information on May 28 (and/or attend Day 2 of WOOC2025 online on May 29)? (barcelona-declaration.org/conference_2...)
Sign up here: forms.gle/VjsucNEQCzg7...
Online participation is free, sign up by May 25 AoE!
A photo of Bárbara Rivera López, community manager for the Barcelona Declaration
We are excited to welcome Bárbara Rivera López as community manager for the Barcelona Declaration!
You can read more about Bárbara's professional background and personal motivation in the announcement on the Barcelona Declaration website:
barcelona-declaration.org/news/2025051...
A photo of Bárbara Rivera López, community manager for the Barcelona Declaration
We are excited to welcome Bárbara Rivera López as community manager for the Barcelona Declaration!
You can read more about Bárbara's professional background and personal motivation in the announcement on the Barcelona Declaration website:
barcelona-declaration.org/news/2025051...
Would you like to participate online in the Bologna Meeting on Open Research Information on May 28 (and/or attend Day 2 of WOOC2025 online on May 29)? (barcelona-declaration.org/conference_2...)
Sign up here: forms.gle/VjsucNEQCzg7...
Online participation is free, sign up by May 25 AoE!
All working groups will present at the Bologna Meeting on Open Research Information on May 28th, where they will discuss their plans with the community.
barcelona-declaration.org/conference_2...
Online participation is possible (free, register before May 25): forms.gle/VjsucNEQCzg7...
![Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information - Commitment 4: We will support collective action to accelerate the transition to openness of research information
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Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information - Commitment 4: We will support collective action to accelerate the transition to openness of research information [text on white-yellow-purple background with icon of 4 people rowing a boat]
The Barcelona Declaration working groups were established to promote collective action around the transition to open research information.
An overview of the working groups and their coordinators is now available on the Barcelona Declaration website:
barcelona-declaration.org/working_grou...
We hope that CDL joining the Barcelona Declaration as a signatory will help in broadening the reach of the Declaration among research performing organizations in the United States, accelerating the transition to open research information. 3/
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