Post by Forum for Open Research in MENA

🚀Ready to move from awareness to action? Join us on April 21, 2026 (10:00 am GST) for our upcoming online workshop titled, "Taking Action: How to Support and Advocate for Open Infrastructure at Your Institution" This interactive 1.5-hour session is designed for librarians, administrative staff, and anyone involved in research support or advocacy. We'll go beyond the basics and focus on practical steps you can take to support and fund open infrastructure at your institution. 💡What to expect: 🔹A clear overview of open infrastructure and why it matters 🔹Real-world examples and current initiatives seeking support 🔹Guidance on funding models, including SCOSS - The Global Sustainability Coalition for Open Science Services 🔹Ready-to-use advocacy materials to help you make your case internally 🎙️Expert speakers: 🔹Dr. Alwaleed Alkhaja, Head of Open and Copyright, Qatar National Library; SCOSS Board Member 🔹Rosalie Lack, MIMS, MSL, SCOSS Coordinator 🔹Iryna Kuchma, EIFL Open Access Programme (EIFL-OA) and SCOSS Advisory Group, Chair 🔹Prof. Zeina Hojeij-Abi Abdallah, Assistant Dean for Research and Outreach, Zayed University, UAE 🔗Register now: https://shorturl.at/WTEAu #OpenScience #OpenInfrastructure #FORM4Open #Community4Open