Advancing Open Science in Ghana

Open Science Community Ghana

Building a vibrant community that fosters knowledge exchange and connects individuals passionate about open science.

500+ Members
25+ Events
15+ Partners
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Our Impact in Numbers

Driving open science forward through community engagement, education, and collaboration

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Community Members

Researchers, students, and professionals advancing open science together

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Events & Workshops

Educational sessions fostering open science practices across Ghana

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Partner Institutions

Collaborating with academic and research institutions nationwide

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About OSC Ghana

Welcome to Open Science Community Ghana (OSCG), a nonprofit organization committed to advancing open science practices across Ghana. Established in response to the global Open Science movement, OSC Ghana champions efficiency, accessibility, and transparency in research and education.

Our mission is to build a vibrant community that fosters knowledge exchange and connects individuals passionate about open science. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where members can share insights, collaborate, and support one another.

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What We Do

Education & Training

We provide resources, workshops, and training on open science principles, like open access, open data, reproducible research, and sharing code and methods.

Advocacy & Awareness

We advocate for open science policies at institutional and national levels, pushing for research to be more accessible, ethical, and inclusive.

Collaboration & Community

We build a community where researchers from diverse disciplines and career stages can connect, exchange ideas, and support each other.

Our Team

Sadik Shahadu

Sadik Shahadu

Founder and Executive Director

Sadik Shahadu

Fuseini Mohammed Kamaldeen

Programs Manager

Sadik Shahadu

Ruth Sakyibea Osei

Communications Manager

Sadik Shahadu

Tonon Abdul-Shafiu Mahmud

IT Manager

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Events

Upcoming Events

Open Data Workshop

July 15, 2024 | Online

Learn how to make your research data FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable).

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Community Meetup

August 5, 2024 | Accra

Connect with fellow open science enthusiasts and share your projects and ideas.

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Past Events

Introduction to Open Science

May 20, 2024 | Kumasi

A foundational workshop on open science principles and practices.

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Reproducible Research Methods

April 10, 2024 | Online

Hands-on session on tools and techniques for reproducible research.

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Join OSC Ghana

Your support is vital. Whether you're a researcher, student, educator, or simply passionate about science, you can get involved.

At OSC Ghana, we put people first; everyone matters, and we honor the diversity of our group. We welcome constructive contributions from anyone who aligns with our mission.

Community Guidelines

  • Be respectful. Treat others with dignity.
  • Be direct but professional. Clear communication helps build trust.
  • Treat others as you want to be treated. Empathy matters.

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Contact Us

General Inquiries

info@openscienceghana.org

openscienceghana@gmail.com

Partnerships

ghana@osc-international.com

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+233 (0) 274031796