# Project announcements **URL:** https://forum.openrefine.org/c/news/project-announcements/15.md [Latest](https://forum.openrefine.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.openrefine.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.openrefine.org/tags.md) --- ## [OpenRefine 3.7.9 released](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-3-7-9-released/1259)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-3-7-9-released/1259 "2024-03-07T07:56:28Z")
OpenRefine 3.7.9 was released today and it fixes a vulnerability with moderate severity (CVE-2024-23833). We encourage all users to update swiftly to the latest version. See the release notes for more details about the v… --- ## [OpenRefine 3.7.0 released](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-3-7-0-released/448)
**Author:** [@antonin\_d](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/antonin_d)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-3-7-0-released/448 "2023-02-15T14:32:23Z")
We are happy to announce that OpenRefine 3.7.0 is available, featuring many improvements. Many thanks to all the contributors who helped shape this new version. Head over to the Download page to try it out. --- ## [Announcing Zoe Cooper as OpenRefine Lead Designer](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/announcing-zoe-cooper-as-openrefine-lead-designer/1106)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/announcing-zoe-cooper-as-openrefine-lead-designer/1106 "2023-12-08T12:54:02Z")
We are excited to announce that Zoe Cooper has joined the OpenRefine team as lead designer. Following our job posting in late August, Zoe stood out as the perfect person for the role. This is a companion discussion top… --- ## [Two Outreachy interns join us for the summer](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/two-outreachy-interns-join-us-for-the-summer/754)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 9:48am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/two-outreachy-interns-join-us-for-the-summer/754 "2023-05-09T09:48:28Z")
The OpenRefine project participates in the Outreachy program, which provides internships to people subject to systemic bias and impacted by underrepresentation in the technical industry where they are living. We are happ… --- ## [OpenRefine 3.7-beta2 released](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-3-7-beta2-released/247)
**Author:** [@antonin\_d](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/antonin_d)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-3-7-beta2-released/247 "2022-12-12T10:12:37Z")
OpenRefine 3.7-beta2 is out! (The first beta was also published today but had some problems linked to changes in our release process.) See the list of changes for this version. Thanks to everyone involved to make this h… --- ## [Wikimedia-OpenRefine training and sustainability project](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/wikimedia-openrefine-training-and-sustainability-project/879)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 8:48am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/wikimedia-openrefine-training-and-sustainability-project/879 "2023-07-27T08:48:48Z")
Since 2022, with support from a Wikimedia grant, it is possible to use OpenRefine to batch edit and upload files on Wikimedia Commons, with a focus on adding multilingual, linked, structured data to the files on Commons … --- ## [OpenRefine 3.7.7 released](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-3-7-7-released/1096)
**Author:** [@antonin\_d](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/antonin_d)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-3-7-7-released/1096 "2023-11-30T14:29:21Z")
OpenRefine 3.7.7 was released yesterday, with three bug fixes: A rendering issue in the Wikibase schema editor was fixed (#6165) Attempts to fetch invalid URLs in the "Add column by fetching URLs" operation are properl… --- ## [Announcing Martin Magdinier as the New Project Manager of OpenRefine](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/announcing-martin-magdinier-as-the-new-project-manager-of-openrefine/814)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/announcing-martin-magdinier-as-the-new-project-manager-of-openrefine/814 "2023-06-14T19:24:59Z")
OpenRefine's advisory committee is delighted to officially announce Martin Magdinier (github, forum) as the new Project Manager of OpenRefine. This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://open… --- ## [Introducing two new members to OpenRefine's Advisory Committee](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/introducing-two-new-members-to-openrefines-advisory-committee/1241)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/introducing-two-new-members-to-openrefines-advisory-committee/1241 "2024-02-02T19:57:32Z")
We are pleased to welcome Julie Faure-Lacroix and Esther Jackson to the OpenRefine Advisory Committee. Both Julie and Esther have demonstrated a strong commitment to OpenRefine, and we're looking forward to their contrib… --- ## [Announcing Rory Sawyer for the OpenRefine Developer & Contributor Engagement Position](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/announcing-rory-sawyer-for-the-openrefine-developer-contributor-engagement-position/2130)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/announcing-rory-sawyer-for-the-openrefine-developer-contributor-engagement-position/2130 "2025-05-19T23:08:26Z")
We are excited to announce that Rory Sawyer has joined the OpenRefine team as our new Developer and Contributor Engagement Specialist. After our job posting in November 2024 and a thorough interview process, Rory emerged… --- ## [NFDI funds reconciliation improvements](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/nfdi-funds-reconciliation-improvements/933)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/nfdi-funds-reconciliation-improvements/933 "2023-08-25T19:03:11Z")
NFDI4Culture has awarded OpenRefine a EUR 10,000 grant to enhance its reconciliation feature. This grant is a continuation of the progress made in 2022 with Wikibase and Wikimedia Commons integration, the work of our Ou… --- ## [We're hiring a designer!](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/were-hiring-a-designer/931)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/were-hiring-a-designer/931 "2023-08-25T14:19:45Z")
OpenRefine, a powerful data-wrangling tool used by diverse communities, seeks a lead designer to enhance OpenRefine's user experience and functionality. This job posting has been archived and was filled in December 2023 … --- ## [OpenRefine is looking for a part time project manager](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-is-looking-for-a-part-time-project-manager/657)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-is-looking-for-a-part-time-project-manager/657 "2023-06-14T20:46:22Z")
OpenRefine is looking for a part time project manager. This paid role is intended to help facilitate community processes in the project, improve our capacity to liaise with partners and our governance structures. This … --- ## [Date and venue options for an OpenRefine team meeting in 2024](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/date-and-venue-options-for-an-openrefine-team-meeting-in-2024/1141)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/date-and-venue-options-for-an-openrefine-team-meeting-in-2024/1141 "2023-12-19T20:40:51Z")
For some time, a few team members have been considering organizing an in-person meeting around OpenRefine (for about 20 to 25 people). The goal of such a meeting would be to have contributors get to know each other bette… --- ## [Save the date: BarCamp on June 17th-19th in Berlin](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/save-the-date-barcamp-on-june-17th-19th-in-berlin/1289)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 9:38am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/save-the-date-barcamp-on-june-17th-19th-in-berlin/1289 "2024-02-24T09:38:23Z")
We will hold an in-person meeting around OpenRefine on June 17th-19th in Berlin, Germany. We hope to gather many interested OpenRefine community members, partners and stakeholders who want to help shape the project’s fut… --- ## [OpenRefine is participating in Google Summer of Code](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-is-participating-in-google-summer-of-code/1381)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-is-participating-in-google-summer-of-code/1381 "2024-03-15T20:08:05Z")
OpenRefine will be offering internships as part of the Google Summer of Code this year. This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://openrefine.org/blog/2024/03/14/gsoc --- ## [OpenRefine 3.7.4 released](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-3-7-4-released/871)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-3-7-4-released/871 "2023-07-20T17:10:53Z")
OpenRefine 3.7.4 was released today and it fixes a vulnerability with moderate severity (CVE-2023-37476). We encourage all users to update swiftly to the latest version. See the release notes for more details about the v… --- ## [OpenRefine launches community merchandising store](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-launches-community-merchandising-store/2589)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-launches-community-merchandising-store/2589 "2025-10-06T17:29:59Z")
We are excited to announce the launch of the OpenRefine Merchandising Store! 🎉 This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://openrefine.org/blog/2025/10/01/annoucing-store --- ## [Using OpenRefine: a manual](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/using-openrefine-a-manual/413)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/using-openrefine-a-manual/413 "2023-02-02T10:24:05Z")
“How do I get started?” is the question we received most during our hands-on workshops on data cleaning and enhancing. OpenRefine is a very powerful tool in the hands of a skilled user, but how do you become one? This … --- ## [Announcing our new user manual](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/announcing-our-new-user-manual/391)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/announcing-our-new-user-manual/391 "2023-02-02T10:24:01Z")
The OpenRefine team is delighted to share our new user manual! This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://openrefine.org/blog/2021/01/26/announcing-our-new-user-manual --- ## [OpenRefine News: July 2015](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-news-july-2015/408)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-news-july-2015/408 "2023-02-02T10:24:04Z")
It is time to look back at developments who happened in the community through July. Plenty of new tutorials in English, French, German and Czech, and an update on progress on the 2.6 release. This is a companion discus… --- ## [Welcome to our May 2022 Outreachy interns!](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/welcome-to-our-may-2022-outreachy-interns/382)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/welcome-to-our-may-2022-outreachy-interns/382 "2023-02-02T10:23:59Z")
This year, OpenRefine is very happy to participate in Outreachy again, an internship program in open source and open science initiated and run by the Software Freedom Conservancy. This is a companion discussion topic f… --- ## [OpenRefine History](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-history/414)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-history/414 "2023-02-02T10:24:05Z")
Yesterday David Huynh announced that Google will soon stop its active support of Google Refine and count of community to get more involved to growth Refine. This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry a… --- ## [Outreachy and Google Summer of Code](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/outreachy-and-google-summer-of-code/395)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/outreachy-and-google-summer-of-code/395 "2023-02-02T10:24:02Z")
OpenRefine will offer internships via the Outreachy and Google Summer of Code programs this year. This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://openrefine.org/blog/2020/02/22/outreachy-gsoc --- ## [OpenRefine Blog Archive](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-blog-archive/276)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-blog-archive/276 "2022-12-19T02:44:33Z")
Posting a list of other OpenRefine blog posts not cross-posted on this forum. October 12, 2013 · OpenRefine History November 5, 2013 · Using OpenRefine: a manual April 27, 2014 · A Governance Model for OpenRefine Augus… --- ## [Now hiring: Part-time Project Director](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/now-hiring-part-time-project-director/387)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/now-hiring-part-time-project-director/387 "2023-02-02T10:24:00Z")
OpenRefine is seeking a Part-time Project Director (paid position). This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://openrefine.org/blog/2021/11/05/Project-director --- ## [Mapping OpenRefine Ecosystem](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/mapping-openrefine-ecosystem/410)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/mapping-openrefine-ecosystem/410 "2023-02-02T10:24:04Z")
OpenRefine offers an innovative workflow from data ingestion to consumption, with a capacity to reconcile information consistency and work with remote data processing services. It integrates with over 16 reconciliation s… --- ## [OpenRefine funded to improve its reproducibility](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-funded-to-improve-its-reproducibility/377)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-funded-to-improve-its-reproducibility/377 "2023-02-02T10:23:59Z")
We are pleased to announce that the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) has awarded OpenRefine a $310,000 grant to fund its development in 2023 and 2024. This award is part of the fifth round of CZI’s Essential Open Source … --- ## [2020 survey results](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2020-survey-results/396)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2020-survey-results/396 "2023-02-02T10:24:02Z")
The results of our fourth OpenRefine user survey are out! We received 178 responses in less than four weeks (vs. 122 in 2018 over seven months)! This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://o… --- ## [Looking for help with Windows and MacOS packaging](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/looking-for-help-with-windows-and-macos-packaging/379)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/looking-for-help-with-windows-and-macos-packaging/379 "2023-02-02T10:23:59Z")
OpenRefine's packaging for MacOS and Windows could be improved in many ways, and we are looking for help in this front. We are looking for proposals from prospective contractors to improve the install experience of OpenR… --- ## [A Governance Model for OpenRefine](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/a-governance-model-for-openrefine/412)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/a-governance-model-for-openrefine/412 "2023-02-02T10:24:04Z")
From its inception until October 2012 Refine development was driven mainly by corporations. Metaweb and Google have committed resources to support and grow Refine for more than two years until Google Refine 2.5 release. … --- ## [OpenRefine News: September 2015](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-news-september-2015/406)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-news-september-2015/406 "2023-02-02T10:24:04Z")
We are thrilled to share with you some updates from our end, new and exciting developments that have been happening with the community in September, the buzz around the new online OpenRefine Foundation course. This is … --- ## [Welcome to our 2020 Google Summer of Code and Outreachy interns](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/welcome-to-our-2020-google-summer-of-code-and-outreachy-interns/393)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/welcome-to-our-2020-google-summer-of-code-and-outreachy-interns/393 "2023-02-02T10:24:01Z")
We are happy to announce that three interns will join the development team this summer: Lisa Chandra (@lisa761), Google Summer of Code intern, will improve our grid view by adding support for infinite scrolling (displayi… --- ## [From mailing lists and Gitter to a web-based Discourse forum: welcoming your feedback](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/from-mailing-lists-and-gitter-to-a-web-based-discourse-forum-welcoming-your-feedback/380)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/from-mailing-lists-and-gitter-to-a-web-based-discourse-forum-welcoming-your-feedback/380 "2023-02-02T10:23:59Z")
tl;dr We consider moving OpenRefine's mailing lists and Gitter to a web-based Discourse forum, and invite your feedback. This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://openrefine.org/blog/2022/0… --- ## [Now hiring: Junior Developer for Wikimedia Commons reconciliation and batch functionalities](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/now-hiring-junior-developer-for-wikimedia-commons-reconciliation-and-batch-functionalities/389)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/now-hiring-junior-developer-for-wikimedia-commons-reconciliation-and-batch-functionalities/389 "2023-02-02T10:24:01Z")
Update (2021-08-06): both positions have been filled. OpenRefine is seeking a Junior Developer - Wikimedia Commons reconciliation and batch upload functionalities (paid contractor position). This is a companion discuss… --- ## [Structured Data on Commons functionalities: welcome to OpenRefine's new team members!](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/structured-data-on-commons-functionalities-welcome-to-openrefines-new-team-members/386)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/structured-data-on-commons-functionalities-welcome-to-openrefines-new-team-members/386 "2023-02-02T10:24:00Z")
OpenRefine is developing features for Structured Data on Wikimedia Commons and welcomes new members to its team! This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://openrefine.org/blog/2021/12/01/com… --- ## [OpenRefine News: October 2015](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-news-october-2015/405)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-news-october-2015/405 "2023-02-02T10:24:03Z")
In this October edition of OpenRefine news: we have listed the latest tutorials and documentation published. Looking for events to attends in November? There is five OpenRefine events happening in the coming weeks. Th… --- ## [Help us write OpenRefine's new documentation](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/help-us-write-openrefines-new-documentation/394)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/help-us-write-openrefines-new-documentation/394 "2023-02-02T10:24:01Z")
The OpenRefine team is seeking a technical writer to help write a reference manual for the tool. This is a 6 months contract, funded by a grant from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation via the Chan Zuckerberg Initiat… --- ## [Update: Google News Initiative and technical road map](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/update-google-news-initiative-and-technical-road-map/401)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/update-google-news-initiative-and-technical-road-map/401 "2023-02-02T10:24:03Z")
The article present progress made following the funding from Google News Initiative. OpenRefine 3.0 Beta was released on May 27. This is the second release with the support of Google News Initiative (see more details bel… --- ## [Join OpenRefine's Advisory Committee](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/join-openrefines-advisory-committee/385)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/join-openrefines-advisory-committee/385 "2023-02-02T10:24:00Z")
OpenRefine is seeking a new member for its Advisory Committee (unpaid position). This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://openrefine.org/blog/2021/12/12/Advisory-committee-member --- ## [Announcing our new user manual](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/announcing-our-new-user-manual/390)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/announcing-our-new-user-manual/390 "2023-02-02T10:24:01Z")
The OpenRefine team is delighted to share our new user manual! This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://openrefine.org/blog/2021/07/07/hiring-commons --- ## [OpenRefine funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative as an Essential Open Source Software for Science](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-funded-by-the-chan-zuckerberg-initiative-as-an-essential-open-source-software-for-science/398)
**Author:** [@ostephens](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/ostephens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-funded-by-the-chan-zuckerberg-initiative-as-an-essential-open-source-software-for-science/398 "2023-02-02T10:24:02Z")
We are pleased to announce that the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) has awarded OpenRefine a $200,000 grant to fund its development in 2020. This award is part of CZI’s Essential Open Source Software for Science program … --- ## [2014 survey results](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2014-survey-results/411)
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Following the 2012 survey which gather 99 answers, I wanted to have a fresh picture on who are OpenRefine users. The 2014 survey received 129 answers on the span of two weeks. The goal of this second survey was to unders… --- ## [OpenRefine joins Code for Science and Society](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-joins-code-for-science-and-society/397)
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As announced in the previous post, the OpenRefine project has joined Code for Science and Society as a Sponsored Project. We are thrilled to join this new home, which will help the project grow on the long term and set i… --- ## [OpenRefine News: Spring 2016](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-news-spring-2016/402)
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The OpenRefine community haven't been quiet during the Wintes months. Tons of new tutorials have been published in English, French, Italian, Spanish and Dutch and OpenRefine introduced to hundreds of new users at confere… --- ## [OpenRefine welcomes Sandra Fauconnier as project director](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-welcomes-sandra-fauconnier-as-project-director/384)
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OpenRefine’s advisory committee is happy to welcome Sandra Fauconnier as OpenRefine’s project director. This is a part time position, funded by an Essential Open Source Software for Science grant awarded by the Chan Zuck… --- ## [OpenRefine News: November 2015](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-news-november-2015/404)
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Once again welcome to the latest edition of our monthly update. Always exciting to update you on all the new developments that have been happening with OpenRefine, and the community as a whole. This is a companion disc… --- ## [OpenRefine News: June 2015](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-news-june-2015/409)
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Read below if you what happenned within OpenRefine community in June Currently most of the communication around OpenRefine done is through the mailing list and our twitter account where information are quickly buried for… --- ## [OpenRefine News: December 2015](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/openrefine-news-december-2015/403)
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Happy new year Refiners! Now is time to look back and see what happen in the community through December. Open your agenda, we already have two vents schedule for 2016 This is a companion discussion topic for the origi… --- ## [2018 survey results](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/2018-survey-results/400)
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From December 12, 2017, to June 7, 2018, we ran our third OpenRefine user survey. Over five months; we received 122 responses. The goal of the study is to keep an accurate and up to date picture of the OpenRefine commun… [Next page](https://forum.openrefine.org/c/news/project-announcements/15.md?page=1&per_page=50)