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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · 2d

Have you heard about European Open Source Academy (EOSA) Video Gallery?
The videos is accessible here : europeanopensource.academy/video?field_...

Discover how Academy members are shaping the open source ecosystem across Europe and beyond, both at key events and through ongoing initiatives.

European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · 3d

🎙️ The first edition of EOSA Magazine is looking for contributors from the field of open source!

🗓️ Deadline: 15 Oct 2025

Learn more and submit: europeanopensource.academy/eosa-magazin...

European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · 3d

🏆 Nominations open for the 2nd European Open Source Awards!

Introducing the Prize for Excellence in Open Source + Special Recognitions across four categories.
🗓️ Nomination period: 6 October – 2 November 2025

Nominate now: tinyurl.com/3zar7v5h

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · 10d

Countdown has begun to the European Open Source Academy (EOSA) x StandICT.eu webinar!

This is a special opportunity for #standardisation experts, #SDOs, open source #developers, as well as #policymakers!

👉Register now via the link : www.standict.eu/form/open-so...

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · 13d

📢Have you read the FIDELIS Landscape Survey Report?

👉Explore the report highlights or the full report through the link : eden-fidelis.eu/news/fidelis...

European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · 14d

An important step towards recognition of European open source : European Open Source Academy (EOSA) welcomes nine influential new members to its core structure!

Read the complete press release : europeanopensource.academy/news/driving...

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · 15d

The European Open Source Academy has been working on the first edition of the EOSA Magazine!

We are delighted to open the call for contributing writers, with the deadline on 15th of October, at 23:59 CEST. Learn more : europeanopensource.academy/eosa-magazin...

European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · 16d

Fresh off the press : Daniel Stenberg delivers a response to the recent EU's Budget proposal!

Read the latest from Daniel in The Next Web article : lnkd.in/diqZKkW7

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · 28d

How OSPOs play a crucial role for Europe's digital sovereignty?

Last week, Johan Linåker ( Senior Researcher at RISE delivered a keynote during the OSPOs for Europe in Brussels!

Learn more and access Johan's presentation : europeanopensource.academy/news/digital...

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · Aug 28

Mark your calendars : It's the third #EOSA webinar!

''Open Source and Standardisation: Opportunities Ahead'' is jointly hosted by StandICT.eu Standards Academy and European Open Source Academy (EOSA).

📢Register for access link now : europeanopensource.academy/events/open-...

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · Aug 13

In his latest blog, @drupalassociation.bsky.social Founder Dries Buytaert reflects on the importance of treating open source funding as funding public infrastructures.

👉Read the latest blog here : dri.es/funding-open...

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · Aug 7

From Europe to Kenya : European Open Source Academy (EOSA)'s very own Lydia Pintscher is attending #WIKIMANIA this week!

Lydia is running two sessions at the event, learn more : tinyurl.com/4yxrdkrm

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · Jul 31

The vision behind UN Open Source Week : alongside the European Open Source Academy members, we were delighted to interview Omar Mohsine, the UN Open Source Coordinator.

Watch the complete video here : youtu.be/ejBE0cB0AVs

Behind the scenes of UN Open Source Week: Omar Mohsine, UN Open Source Coordinator

YouTube video by European Open Source Academy

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · Jul 25

During the #UNOpenSourceWeek, we caught up with David Cuartielles, Head of Section – Skills & Education at the European Open Source Academy, is the founder of Arduino and an Head of the Masters in Interaction Design at Malmö University!

Watch the full video now : youtu.be/20O9mGNp8dI

UN Open Source Week : Interview with David Cuartielles EOSA Head of Skills and Education

YouTube video by European Open Source Academy

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · Jul 24

📢Important read : OFE Publishes Landmark Study Calling for Funding Europe’s Open Digital Infrastructure through an EU Sovereign Tech Fund (EU-STF)

👉Read President of EOSA Daniel Stenberg's statement of support and OFE's full report here : europeanopensource.academy/news/stateme...

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · Jul 21

From the next steps for European Open Source Academy to making open source accessible for all, we bring to you the latest insights from Amandine Le Pape, Head of Business & Impact Section at EOSA.

👉Listen to the complete interview now : youtu.be/JYcs-uvNo00?...

"Open source should be accessible to all" : Interview with Amandine Le Pape, EOSA Member

YouTube video by European Open Source Academy

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · Jul 10

Did you know open source was not called open source until 1998?

In his latest blog, EOSA Members Daniel Stenberg offers a story on his early ''dabbling'' in code.
Read his latest reflection now : maintaine.rs/bagder

For more news from the academy members : europeanopensource.academy/news

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · Jul 9

In 2025, #Flow —an animated feature created using the open source software Blender—received the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Read more from the team behind the film: tinyurl.com/5bjsjjsb

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · Jun 26

Happening tomorrow!
The Head of European Open Source Academy, Daniel Stenberg, will be speaking at the #JoyofCoding 2025 in Rotterdam tomorrow - event created for #developers, by developers.

👉Learn more : europeanopensource.academy/events/acade...

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · Jun 25

The #UNOpenSourceWeek inspired its audience to consider practical steps on how open source can provide scalable solutions.

For #EOSA, it reinforced the need for expert skills and #leadership that will build and support the #opensource ecosystem.

👉Read more now : lnkd.in/dWNqnfCv

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · Jun 20

Yesterday's sessions, under the theme "#OSPOS FOR GOOD," delved deep into how #OpenSource is fundamentally shaping #DigitalPublicInfrastructure (#DPI) and the evolving landscape of #AI.

Learn more :https://europeanopensource.academy/

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · Jun 19

Live from #UNOpenSourceWeek!

In our breakout session on Public Interest and Open Source today, we examined whether open source, in its very structure, constitutes a #publicgood.

Learn more : europeanopensource.academy/events/un-op...

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · Jun 17

Now underway at #UN Open Source Week:
#EOSA hosts a panel on open source skills in the AI era.
The session explores how education, institutions, and industry can respond to shifting demands in the digital workforce.
Read more: tinyurl.com/2c65pbmc

#UNOpenSourceWeek #OpenSourceSkills

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · Jun 17

Live from LinkedIn HQ in New York:

ODET hosts a high-level panel on “AI and the Future of Work,” focusing on the ICT sector in transition.

The session unveils a new impact assessment framework developed with the ILO.

#UNOSW2025 #AIandWork

European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · Jun 13

From #Europe to the #BigApple - we are delighted to boost the visibility of #opensource skills and solutions on the global stage!

From 16th to 20th of June, the #OSAwards consortium and the #EuropeanOpenSourceAcademy will be present at the #UNOpenSourceWeek in New York City!

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