Quelle: Sandra Schön
Autor: sansch
The presentation slides for „Beyond Open Access: Open Educational Resources (OER) for Legal Clarity, Sustainability, and Digital Sovereignty in European University Alliances“ are now available. This talk, delivered at the Unite! Ed Future Conference on March 13, 2025, explores the crucial role of OER in enhancing legal clarity, ensuring long-term sustainability, and fostering digital sovereignty within European university alliances.
The presentation discusses how OER go beyond traditional open access by addressing legal frameworks that enable unrestricted use, adaptation, and sharing of educational materials. It highlights the importance of sustainable OER strategies that align with institutional policies and funding models while ensuring accessibility and long-term availability. Additionally, it examines how universities can leverage OER to strengthen digital sovereignty by reducing reliance on proprietary platforms and promoting open infrastructures.
These insights are particularly relevant for institutions aiming to implement OER at scale while navigating regulatory and operational challenges.
We look forward to continuing the discussion on how OER can shape the future of higher education in European university alliances!

Ebner, M., & Schön, S. (2025). Beyond Open Access: Open Educational Resources (OER) for Legal Clarity, Sustainability, and Digital Sovereignty in European University Alliances. Presentation at the Unite! Ed Future Conference, March 13, 2025. Graz University of Technology. https://doi.org/10.3217/cz2rm-g9g13