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The Open Source Way

Open Source and Universities

Feb 28, 2024
Clare Dillon, an open source advocate, discusses collaborative open-source development at universities. Topics include challenges and benefits of academia-driven approaches, the rise of open research in universities, managing intellectual property, and fostering collaboration for sustainable industry progress.
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  • Academic institutions are adopting open source practices to support research outputs and collaborations, emphasizing the importance of open research for reproducible science.
  • Establishing open source program offices in universities aims to overcome inconsistencies in open source practices within academia, providing guidance on licensing, maintenance, and community collaboration.

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Importance of Open Source in the Academic World

Open source plays a significant role in academia, particularly in open research as a research output. Different from the corporate world, academic goals involve using open source in education and research tools, emphasizing the importance of open research for reproducible science. Academic institutions are increasingly adopting open source practices to support research outputs and collaborations.

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