24 Mar

EOSC Federation Kick-off Workshop

The EOSC build-up phase officially kicked off in March 2025 with a workshop in Brussels. 13 organisations have been selected to join the first wave of EOSC Federation Candidate Nodes, marking a significant step in the development of a collaborative, community-driven European research ecosystem. These organisations represent diverse sectors within the European Research Area and will work together to co-develop the EOSC Federation’s work plan, helping establish a sustainable and integrated research infrastructure across Europe.

21 Mar

Current EOSC Projects Funded by Horizon Europe

The European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) initiative is building a European system to facilitate the discovery and accessibility of research data and services. This article provides an overview of current EOSC-related European projects, categorized by thematic areas. By engaging in these projects, institutions and individuals can actively shape the future of science in Europe.

18 Mar

Data Spaces Symposium 2025 Unveiled New Trends

As part of the European Union presidency, the Data Spaces Symposium took place in Warsaw from March 11–12, 2025. This prestigious conference attracted nearly a thousand participants from political, industrial, and scientific spheres, who collectively discussed the future of data sharing, interoperability, and the use of artificial intelligence.

14 Mar

Kseniya Bobryshava: Research Should Be Like a Stream – A Continuous Flow of Information and Data

Kseniya Bobryshava, a data analyst at the EOSC CZ Secretariat, attended two notable conferences in The Hague in February: the 19th International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC) and FAIRfest. Both events provided valuable insights and highlighted the evolving landscape of Open Science in Europe.

3 Mar

EOSC CZ Networking at the Czech Academy of Sciences

At the beginning of the year, another EOSC CZ Networking event took place at the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS), attracting almost 70 experts from 41 institutes of the CAS. The event was unique not only due to its high attendance but also because it provided researchers from various CAS institutes across the country with an opportunity to meet in person and discuss research data management.

3 Mar

Sharing Scientific Data as a Foundation for Scientific Progress and Social Responsibility

Why is open data the key to sustainable and transparent science? Professor Jiří Homola explains in an interview conducted during the EOSC CZ Networking event at the Czech Academy of Sciences in February this year.

20 Feb

The European Joint Action TEHDAS2 has prepared the first draft guidelines for working with health data for public consultation

The European project TEHDAS2 has launched a public consultation on the first four draft guidelines and technical specifications, focusing on harmonizing and processing health data for secondary used processing health data for so-called secondary use.

17 Feb

News from the Online Data Stewards Meeting

The Czech data steward community met online on February 4 to discuss key updates, including the release of the Beginner’s Guide for Data Stewards, an ongoing campaign, and an open survey on the use of AI tools in practice.

11 Feb

Eight Czech Representatives Contributed to Expert Discussions at EOSC Winter School 2025

From January 20 to 23, 2025, the second EOSC Association Winter School took place in Seville, focusing on the emerging federation of EOSC nodes. The event brought together over 150 participants who discussed topics such as interoperability, funding, and sustainability of the federation, while also taking advantage of networking opportunities and knowledge exchange.

10 Feb

EOSC CZ Training Centre: How we educate scientists for the era of Open Science – An interview with Pavlína Tassanyi

In an interview with Pavlina Tassanyi, Head of the EOSC CZ Training Centre, you will learn why the Centre was established, how it supports scientists and institutions and what challenges it is currently addressing. She will also give you an overview of the training offered and its benefits for effective research data management.

21 Jan

 In 2025, scientists will connect to the National Data Infrastructure for the first time, say Jiří Marek and Martin Dvořák from the EOSC CZ initiative 

The Czech Republic is close to storing its first data in the National Data Infrastructure. According to Jiří Marek, head of the EOSC CZ Secretariat, 2024 was a successful year in this regard. Data analyst Martin Dvořák agrees, supporting these statements with specific figures.

23 Dec 2024

PF 2025

Greetings from EOSC CZ!

18 Dec 2024

The Scientist Decides Who Gains Access to Their Data, Says EOSC CZ Chief Manager Matej Antol

Czech science has a huge opportunity to move forward by improving research data management. In this interview, Matej Antol explains how the national repository platform will change the work of scientists and take our science to a new level.

18 Dec 2024

Workshop Data Management for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at IT4Innovations

On 10 December, a specialized workshop titled “Data management for artificial intelligence and machine learning from the perspective of the computing environment and user requirements” was held at IT4Innovations in Ostrava. This event attracted experts from academia focused on big data management, advanced computational technologies, and their applications in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

16 Dec 2024

New EOSC Association leadership: new members and the continued mandate of Sara Garavelli

The EOSC General Assembly elected three new board members and confirmed Sara Garavelli for her second three-year term.

13 Dec 2024

Fourth EOSC CZ networking hosted by Tomas Bata University in Zlín

On November 28, Tomas Bata University in Zlín hosted an EOSC CZ networking event focused on advancing open science and implementing FAIR principles. The event took place in the unique university library designed by renowned architect Eva Jiřičná, highlighting the importance of innovation and collaboration in science.