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href=\"https:\/\/blogs.uned.es\/openeu\/subscribe\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Subscribe<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cb4db31 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5cb4db31\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a1e4399 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a1e4399\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<em>OpenEU Dictionary<\/em>&nbsp;distills the key ideas and values at the heart of our internal policies into clear, accessible concepts that anyone can understand and apply. These 20 concepts help us build a shared framework that empowers each university to act locally while contributing to a stronger, unified OpenEU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ethical &amp; Green Digital Practices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Digital Ethics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Principles guiding responsible use of digital technologies.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;It protects rights, trust, and&nbsp;<strong>academic integrity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ecological Footprint<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The environmental impact of digital education, research, and administration.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Raises awareness of&nbsp;<strong>low-impact<\/strong>, sustainable digital practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Digital Rights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fundamental rights in the digital era (access, transparency, control).<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Embedded as a core principle of OpenEU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AI Act<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EU law for safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Prevents&nbsp;<strong>risks and biases<\/strong>&nbsp;in educational AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GDPR<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EU\u2019s General Data Protection Regulation.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Safeguards&nbsp;<strong>privacy and personal data<\/strong>&nbsp;across institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Digital Inclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equal access to technology, skills, and opportunities.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Reduces the digital divide and&nbsp;<strong>promotes equity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Data Ethics Charter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shared commitment to responsible data use and governance.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Aligns partners under common&nbsp;<strong>ethical standards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Circular Economy in IT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extending the lifecycle of hardware through reuse and recycling.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Reduces&nbsp;<strong>e-waste<\/strong>&nbsp;and supports sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inclusive Gender Equality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inclusive Gender Equality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equality that considers intersections of gender with other inequalities.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Creates&nbsp;<strong>fairer and more representative<\/strong>&nbsp;universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gender Mainstreaming<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Integrating a gender perspective into all policies and processes.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Prevents equality from being&nbsp;<strong>isolated<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>symbolic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Intersectionality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Framework for analysing overlapping systems of discrimination (gender, ethnicity, age, class, etc.).<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Prevents&nbsp;<strong>one-size-fits-all<\/strong>&nbsp;solutions and drives&nbsp;<strong>real change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diversity &amp; Inclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Diversity<\/em>: representation \/&nbsp;<em>Inclusion<\/em>: meaningful participation<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Essential for&nbsp;<strong>innovative teaching and research<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Non-Discriminatory Language<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communication free from bias or discrimination based on race, gender, ability, or ethnicity.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Shapes&nbsp;<strong>gender-equitable narratives<\/strong>&nbsp;and everyday practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inclusive Gender Equality Plan (IGEP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roadmap for turning commitments into action.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Makes equality&nbsp;<strong>operational and measurable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Underrepresented Groups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Women in STEAM, students with migrant\/refugee background, learners with disabilities, residents of sparsely populated areas.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;These are OpenEU\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>priority groups<\/strong>&nbsp;for inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Open Science &amp; Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Open Access<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Definici\u00f3:<\/strong>&nbsp;Publishing research results freely available online.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Ensures knowledge benefits&nbsp;<strong>everyone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAIR Data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Data that is&nbsp;<em>Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable<\/em>.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Facilitates validation and future use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Openness Principle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs open as possible, as closed as necessary\u201d.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Foundation of OpenEU\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>research ethos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Citizen Science<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Active involvement of citizens in research projects.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Brings science&nbsp;<strong>closer to society<\/strong>&nbsp;and increases impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Green Open Access<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depositing a manuscript in an institutional or thematic repository.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Ensures&nbsp;<strong>long-term access<\/strong>&nbsp;and reuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gold Open Access<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Publishing directly in an open access journal.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Maximises&nbsp;<strong>visibility from day one<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Data Management Plan (DMP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Document describing how research data are collected, stored, shared, and preserved.<br><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;Increases&nbsp;<strong>transparency<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>scientific quality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The&nbsp;OpenEU Dictionary&nbsp;distills the key ideas and values at the heart of our internal policies into clear, accessible concepts that anyone can understand and apply. These 20 concepts help us build a shared framework that empowers each university to act locally while contributing to a stronger, unified OpenEU. Ethical &amp; Green Digital Practices Digital Ethics Principles guiding responsible use of digital technologies.Why does it matter?&nbsp;It protects rights, trust, and&nbsp;academic integrity. Ecological Footprint The environmental impact of digital education, research, and administration.Why does it matter?&nbsp;Raises awareness of&nbsp;low-impact, sustainable digital practices. Digital Rights Fundamental rights in the digital era (access, transparency, control).Why does it matter?&nbsp;Embedded as a core principle of OpenEU. AI Act EU law for safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence.Why does it matter?&nbsp;Prevents&nbsp;risks and biases&nbsp;in educational AI. GDPR EU\u2019s General Data Protection Regulation.Why does it matter?&nbsp;Safeguards&nbsp;privacy and personal data&nbsp;across institutions. Digital Inclusion Equal access to technology, skills, and opportunities.Why does it matter?&nbsp;Reduces&hellip;<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.uned.es\/openeu\/2026\/01\/20\/20-concepts-to-understand-openeu\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1601,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1599","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-noticias-principal"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uned.es\/openeu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1599","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uned.es\/openeu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uned.es\/openeu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uned.es\/openeu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uned.es\/openeu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1599"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uned.es\/openeu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1599\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3997,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uned.es\/openeu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1599\/revisions\/3997"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uned.es\/openeu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1601"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uned.es\/openeu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1599"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uned.es\/openeu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1599"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uned.es\/openeu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1599"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}