<!– Before sending DELETE THE INDEX_CACHE and re-knit! –> <p>Dear rOpenSci friends, it’s time for our monthly news roundup! <!– blabla –> You can read this post <a href="/blog/2026/01/29/news-january-2026">on our blog</a>. Now let’s dive into the activity at and around rOpenSci!</p> <h2> rOpenSci HQ </h2><h3> Open call for the rOpenSci Champions Program 2026! </h3><p>We are pleased to announce the opening of a new call for applications for the <strong>rOpenSci Champions Program in …