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Blog - Open Source Initiative
  1. Open Education and the Shared Roots of Openness

    Members Newsletter – March2026
    Members of OSI staff and board members  joined developers, policymakers, foundations, and civil society leaders in Brussels for FOSDEM 2026 and the series of policy and community events that surround it in what is now known as EU Open Source Week.

    The post Open Education and the Shared Roots of Openness appeared first on Open Source Initiative.

  2. OSI Adopts SPDX IDs for License URLs

    The OSI has standardized license URLs using SPDX identifiers, while carefully preserving compatibility with the many links that already exist across the web and tools.

    The post OSI Adopts SPDX IDs for License URLs appeared first on Open Source Initiative.

  3. Help Shape the Research Agenda for Open Technology

    Open technologies are increasingly central to digital infrastructure and public policy, but research in the field remains fragmented. The Open Technology Research Network is launching a global consultation to help shape a shared research agenda.

    The post Help Shape the Research Agenda for Open Technology appeared first on Open Source Initiative.

  4. OSI Joins Apereo Foundation in Calling on Higher Education to Reclaim Its Digital Future

    The Open Source Initiative (OSI) has signed the Open Letter to the Higher Education Community, joining a growing coalition of educators, technologists, nonprofit leaders, and institutions calling for renewed leadership and intentional investment in open solutions across higher education.

    The post OSI Joins Apereo Foundation in Calling on Higher Education to Reclaim Its Digital Future appeared first on Open Source Initiative.

  5. Google Summer of Code 2026: Advancing Open Source Through Mentorship

    The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is proud to highlight Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026, a global program that continues to strengthen Open Source communities by pairing new contributors with experienced mentors.

    The post Google Summer of Code 2026: Advancing Open Source Through Mentorship appeared first on Open Source Initiative.