In the past month, the enterprising Nigeria and Ghana cohorts of the LIBSENSE Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network leveraged various opportunities within the two countries to advocate for open science and research visibility.

In Nigeria, the team organised a workshop on the sidelines of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) National Conference 2024 to advocate for and create awareness about open science practices among librarians who are crucial in disseminating scientific knowledge.

The Workshop featured a presentation on findings from data collected on Open Science perception and practices among librarians in Nigeria, followed by an engaging discussion to explore ways to enhance the adoption of open science principles and practices in Nigerian higher education institutions. The event also identified critical areas for improvement and action, setting the stage for future events to promote Open Science in the West African country.

The ECR Network members showcased some of their activities and outputs, a call to action on assessment systems, and work plans derived from a research data management (RDM) workshop in Nigeria and activities at the national level and within various Nigerian campuses. 

See photos and the presentations of the workshop here.

The Ghana Team grabbed the opportunity at a jointly organised train-the-trainer workshop in Accra to discuss the group’s aims and strategic objectives. Dr Dominic Agyei Dankwa highlighted the Ghana Team’s goal to promote collaboration with participating institutions as a crucial strategy for achieving its objectives. The Team is committed to building the capacity of key stakeholders, proposing policy directions, and recommending appropriate infrastructure to support research data management.

Following the workshop, the Team met with Dr. Theodosia S. A. Adanu, University Librarian of the Balme Library, University of Ghana, who shared her vision for the University to lead the research data management movement in the country. She highlighted her library’s commitment to research data management, including establishing a dedicated department and hiring an expert. Dr. Adanu praised the initiative and promised her support for the group.

This event was a collaborative effort between ORCID, the Regional Maritime University (RMU), the Ghana Library Association (GLA) and the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana (CARLIGH).

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