Join the Forum for Open Research in MENA (F.O.R.M.) and the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) for a free 1-hour workshop examining the role of open infrastructure in the form of publishing platforms for research journals and books that are made freely available to scholars, libraries, and publishers. Taking place on the 5th of July at 9am GST, the workshop will highlight the work of the PKP at Simon Fraser University in Canada that develops (free) open-source software systems (OJS, OMP, OPS).
Spaces are limited for the webinar. To save your spot, register now. As the speaker is based in North America, the workshop will be held at an earlier time than usual. If you are unable to attend, please still register to receive a recording after the event.
About F.O.R.M.
F.O.R.M., an independent initiative of the Knowledge E Foundation, is a non-profit membership organisation for libraries, universities, and research councils across the Arab world. Its vision is for a collaborative community that promotes the advancement of Open Research policies and practices across the region. Bringing together leading international experts and key regional stakeholders, F.O.R.M. encourages the exchange of actionable insights and facilitates the development of practical policies relating to Open Science.
To learn more, please visit https://forumforopen.org/.