The McGill Libraries are excited to announce the 2nd edition of its Open Research Symposium. Inspired by the UNESCO Declaration on Open Science, this in-person half-day open research symposium aims to bring together McGill University and affiliated researchers, faculty, staff and students across disciplines who are interested in open data. The event, comprised of a keynote and lightning talks, will also provide an opportunity to continue dialogue on engaging an open research community at McGill. This year’s event will be held in the Colgate Room, Rare Books and Special Collections, on the 4th floor of the McLennan Library Building, Humanities & Social Sciences Library.

Programme:

1:00pm-1:15pm: Welcome and introduction

1:15pm-2:00pm: Keynote (Dr. Tim Elrick, Director of the Geographic Information Centre) 

2:00pm-2:15pm: Break

2:15pm-3:45pm: Lightning talks

3:45pm-4:00pm Closing remarks