The People Behind Open Science: Gerda McNeill Reflects on Her NOAD Journey - OpenAIRE Blog
peter.suber's bookmarks 2026-03-19
Summary:
"After more than fifteen years as Austria's National Open Access Desk (NOAD), Gerda McNeill is stepping into a new role, closing an important chapter in OpenAIRE's community network.
Over the years, Gerda has played a key role in supporting the development of Open Science in Austria, working with national initiatives, connecting institutions and funders, and helping researchers navigate evolving practices around Open Access and research data. Along the way, she has also been an active member of the OpenAIRE community, contributing to working groups, training initiatives, and collaborative activities across Europe.
We spoke with Gerda about how she first became involved with OpenAIRE, what the NOAD role has meant to her over the years, and what makes the OpenAIRE community unique."