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Events

16 Jun

4th Annual Conference of Norwegian Reproducibility Network: National Symposium on Responsible Open Science

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Conference Abroad ENG

This year, NORRN joins forces with the Centre for Medical Ethics (CME) at University of Oslo for a national discussion on Responsible Open Science.

24 Jun

Open Source Software and Open Science: A productive pair

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Abroad Training ENG

Join the upcoming Coffee Lecture "Open Source Software and Open Science: A Productive Pair," held online under the auspices of ZBW. Discover how open source software can accelerate research and what hinders its adoption in economics, along with practical examples and tips to help you navigate your way toward effective and open research.

25 Jun

Open Science Workshop at MUNI - Hybrid

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Training CZ

This course is held in the Czech language.

The workshop organised by Masaryk University (MUNI) in cooperation with the EOSC CZ Training Centre will focus on introducing specific EOSC services and their use at the institutional and national levels. Participants will learn about the current range of tools and solutions that can support the management, sharing and reuse of scientific data using Open (FAIR) Data principles.

26–27 Jun

2025 Coordination meeting of EOSC-related projects funded under Horizon Europe

Abroad ENG

On 26-27 June 2025, the European Commission, through its Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD), Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CNECT), and the European Research Executive Agency (REA), will organize the 2025 Coordination Meeting for EOSC-related projects supported by Horizon Europe.

2–4 Jul

LIBER 2025

8:00 AM – 1:30 PM Conference Abroad ENG

Annual Conference — held from 2 to 4 July in Lausanne, Switzerland — brings together research library professionals for three days of inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, and collaborative networking. With the theme "Engage, collaborate, innovate: libraries working to address global challenges," attendees will explore the latest in open science, data management, and sustainable knowledge systems.

7–8 Jul

Open Science: Monitoring Progress, Assessing Impact

Conference Abroad ENG

Co-organized by UNESCO, OpenAIRE, PathOS, EOSC Track, and OSMI, the event will gather global experts, policymakers, and practitioners to delve into tracking open science progress and its wide-ranging impacts on research, innovation, and society. The program will feature evidence-based insights from key initiatives, practical workshops, and discussions about future directions in line with the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science.

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27 May

Science changes data. Data changes science.

On May 21–22, 2025, Brno hosted the international conference Research Data Day & EOSC National Tripartite Event, bringing together leading figures of European research, data science experts, representatives of research infrastructures, and science policy makers.

13 Jun

Summer School in Ostrava: AI Unlocks New Opportunities for Data Stewards

From June 3–5, Ostrava hosted a summer school for data stewards, focused on modern approaches to managing and sharing scientific data. Participants expanded both their expertise and their network within the Czech community, now numbering over 350 professionals.

11 Jun

EOSC CZ Networking Unites Brno’s Research Institutions

On May 24, 2025, Mendel University in Brno hosted another session of the EOSC CZ Networking series, this time in a unique format. For the first time, six prominent Brno-based research institutions gathered to share experiences, challenges, and requirements in advancing open science and the EOSC initiative.

4 Jun

Sharing as the Foundation of Scientific Collaboration

In our interview with Professor Ivo Pavlík from Mendel University in Brno, we explored the intersection of microbiology, ecology, and data management. His research team investigates the immune resilience of bats against mycobacteria, pathogens that can cause serious diseases like tuberculosis in humans.

2 Jun

New President of EOSC Association: Klaus Tochtermann to Lead the Association to Further Success

Klaus Tochtermann was unanimously elected as the new president of the EOSC Association at the 10th General Assembly on 27 May 2025. He will assume office on 1 July 2025, succeeding Karel Luyben, who has led the association for seven years. Klaus Tochtermann expressed enthusiasm and determination to guide EOSC’s future, particularly as it nears its operational phase and key decisions beyond 2027.

29 Apr

Discover the World of Data Stewards: A Series on a Key Role in Modern Research

Proper data handling is the foundation of modern science. In the series Data Stewards: Mission FAIR, you will discover who data stewards are, what their work entails, and what tools and educational opportunities they can use.

25 Apr

Jan Hrušák: Thanks to EOSC, Czechia Can Help Shape the Future of Science Across Europe

The Czech Republic has a strong presence in EOSC's governance structures and, thanks to the EOSC-CZ project, is becoming a visible player at the European level. According to Jan Hrušák, the country has the tools and experts needed to help shape the emerging EOSC Federation.

16 Apr

Data Stewards Meeting in Brno Brought New Energy and Valuable Discussions

On April 7, the data steward community gathered at Masaryk University in Brno, where participants had the opportunity not only to learn about the latest developments in research data but also to engage in discussions on the ethical and legal aspects of data management and other research data-related topics.

11 Apr

EOSC Build-up Phase in Focus at Kraków Tripartite Event

The third Polish National Tripartite Event in Kraków brought together hundreds of participants to discuss data interoperability, infrastructure sustainability, and the practical application of FAIR data principles, shortly after the start of the EOSC build-up phase.