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AGORA’s brand new brochure, out now!

18/04/2016

The new promotional guide takes users through the basics of the Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture (AGORA) programme, with tips on registering, eligibility, content, and more.Did you know that you are still able to freely access some content on AGORA and Research4Life even if your institution ...

Call for Input on GODAN's Open Data Challenge Programme

18/04/2016

GODAN is launching an Open Data Challenge across its network and is looking for input from GODAN partners. The aims is make sure that the submissions for the challenge are aligned with GODAN priorities and approach, and do respond to specific, concrete needs (with concrete solutions).Two tracks are being ...

Three years of IGAD: progression and evolution

15/04/2016

Original version: http://blog.f1000research.com/2016/04/15/three-years-of-igad-progression-and-evolution/Three years of IGAD: progression and evolutionThe Interest Group on Agricultural Data (IGAD) came to life in Gothenburg (Sweden) in 2013 at the beginning of the Research Data Alliance (RDA) and has since grown to include over 100 members, from across continents. IGAD is ...

Panellists confirmed for the Forum on Open Science and Open Data in Agriculture in Namibia next Monday 18 April

15/04/2016

The half-day forum is based around two senior-level panel discussions that will look at issues of open data and science in agriculture in the light of Sustainable Development Goals. Panelists are attending from a mixture of agriculture-related institutions in Namibia and the sub region (see below) and the morning will ...

Figshare: simplify your research workflow and make it more visible!

14/04/2016

Figshare allows you easily manage all your research outputs and make them available in a citable, shareable and discoverable manner. Just try it!“As governments and funders of research see the benefit of open content, the creation of recommendations, mandates and enforcement of mandates are coming thick and fast. figshare ...