This year’s Open Science Festival took place at the University of Vienna. Ekaterina Pronizius gave a lightning talk on Big Team Science in Clinical Psychology. It was a wonderful event that made her reflect on the topic of the ‘Dark Side of Open Science’ and data sharing—especially when dealing with sensitive data.

But that’s not all! To keep the momentum going, we invite you to attend two sessions with one goal: improving research culture.

Join us online on October 13th, 2025 for our Festival Follow-Up for reflection, practical skills, and community conversation. Whether you’re attending the festival or not, you’re invited to explore how we can make Open science healthier, more sustainable, and more human. This session is for everyone- researchers, students, and support staff alike!

Registration is free but mandatory! 

Mon 13.10.2025, 10:00-12:00, Zoom (CEST)

• Open Science Without Burnout: Building Healthier Research Culture with Özgün Ünver. Join burnout coach and data steward, Özgün Ünver, to explore how to engage with openness and transparency without overextending yourself. We’ll discuss setting boundaries, fostering sustainable practices, and building a healthier research culture for everyone. You'll leave with practical insights—and a reminder that Open Science can be both impactful and sustainable.

Mon 13.10.2025, 13:00-15:00, Zoom (CEST)

• Community Conversation. Festival Follow-Up with our postdoc Ekaterina Pronizius. This session will be a space for reflection and exchange, shaped by the ideas and questions raised at the festival’s Idea Wall. Topics will be finalized at the festival, but one thing’s certain already: we’re going to have a great time! Expect fresh perspectives and open discussion on how we can build a more connected, collaborative research culture—together.

The event is free, but separate registration is required.

Read about Open Science Festival here: https://osfestival2025.univie.ac.at/en/