The Czech data stewards' community gathered online on February 4 to discuss important updates. Participants were introduced to the newly published "Beginner’s Guide for Data Stewards". They were also reminded about the ongoing data stewards campaign and the survey on the use of AI tools in practice.
The second part of the meeting focused on supporting the creation of Data Management Plans (DMPs) in Czech Science Foundation projects. Attendees shared their experiences, tips, and workflows, leading to the decision to launch a survey on the use of the DS/FAIRWizard tool. Additionally, this tool will be the focus of a workshop at the next in-person community meeting on April 7, 2025.
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.
Sara Coppini, data steward at the University of Bologna, combines her background in philosophy, digital humanities and IT with a research background. In this interview, she shares her experiences in promoting open science, motivating success stories and the meaning of sharing scientific results to improve the world.
