Fourth Online Consortium Meeting
11th March, 2026
The ERASMUS+ OPEN-ASIA Project
held an online consortium meeting on Wednesday, 11th March 2026,
bringing together representatives from partner institutions to review project
progress, discuss ongoing activities, and plan the next steps towards achieving
the project’s objectives.
The meeting focused on the
progress of key work packages, including Open Science infrastructure
development, curriculum development, institutional policy formulation, stakeholder
engagement, and dissemination of project outcomes.
Key Discussion Points
Open Science Country Profiles
and Needs Analysis
The consortium reviewed the
status of the Open Science Country Profiles for India and Malaysia, along with
the Needs Analysis report. Partners discussed the completion of pending
deliverables and the importance of documenting the development and impact of
Open Science initiatives across participating institutions.
Open Science Infrastructure
and Curriculum Development
The meeting highlighted progress
in developing institutional Open Science infrastructure, including
infrastructure planning, equipment procurement, and the establishment of Open
Science facilities. Partners also discussed the development and implementation
of formal and informal Open Science courses to strengthen awareness and promote
Open Science practices.
Institutional Open Science
Policies and Stakeholder Engagement
Discussions covered the
development of institutional Open Science policies for partner institutions in
India and Malaysia, supported by the exchange of relevant policy documents and
best practices. The consortium also emphasised the importance of stakeholder
engagement workshops and additional dissemination activities to encourage wider
adoption of Open Science principles.
Upcoming Consortium Meeting
and Concluding Conference
The consortium reviewed
preparations for the upcoming events in Sarawak, Malaysia, hosted by Universiti
Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). The consortium meeting is scheduled for 19–20 October
2026, followed by the Open Science Forum and concluding conference on 21–22
October 2026. The events will provide opportunities to review project progress,
exchange experiences, and showcase Open Science initiatives.
The meeting also discussed plans
for the concluding conference in India, proposed for September 2027, subject to
the relevant project approvals.
Moving Forward
The meeting reaffirmed the consortium’s commitment to strengthening Open Science infrastructure, advancing curriculum development, promoting institutional policy development, and enhancing stakeholder engagement. Continued collaboration among partner institutions will remain central to the successful implementation of the OPEN-ASIA Project and the wider dissemination of its outcomes.