French universities promote open science initiatives

Several French academic institutions are advancing open science initiatives to improve the accessibility and reuse of research results.

Nantes Université has implemented a dedicated action plan to make open science a core development axis. This initiative focuses on the free and accessible distribution of scientific publications, research data, codes, and software. The university has deployed human and technical resources to train and support the scientific community in adopting these practices.

In the Lyon Saint-Étienne university area, Open Access Week 2026 features a month-long program of conferences, workshops, and study days. These events aim to promote the sharing and discoverability of research data, as well as software management and research integrity. Specific activities include seminars on data mediation at Lyon 1 and sessions on digital research infrastructure at Jean Monnet University in Saint-Étienne.