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January 9, 2026 
DataCite in 2026: Building Momentum Through Community, Metadata, and Connections
As we enter the new year and look back at 2025, it’s a good moment to pause, reflect, and acknowledge what the DataCite…
December 9, 2025
Advancing Research Through DataCite’s Global Access Fund: XploreOpen, Pakistan
XploreOpen is a Pakistan-based non-profit initiative dedicated to advancing equitable access to knowledge through open science, open infrastructure, and open cultural heritage. Established…
December 5, 2025
Advancing Research Through DataCite’s Global Access Fund: African Population and Health Research Center
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Pan African research-to-policy institution dedicated to generating evidence, strengthening research capacity, and…