12 Nov 2024

Reflecting on Open Science Week 2024: Fostering Open Science and Data Stewardship in the Czech Republic

On 21-23 October 2024, Open Science Week under the auspices of the Open Science Working Group of the Association of University Libraries (AKVŠ), took place in an online meeting format. The three-day programme featured a series of lectures and discussions on the development of open science, data stewardship and practical tools to help researchers in their daily practice.

11 Nov 2024

ESFRI has started the process of updating its Research Infrastructure Roadmap, which is expected to be completed in 2026

On Tuesday, 8 October 2024, the ESFRI Roadmap 2026 Information Day took place in Brussels, launching a new process to update the Roadmap, scheduled for December 2026. ESFRI will analyze the European research environment over the next two years to support key infrastructures enabling cutting-edge research.

31 Oct 2024

Networking at the Technical University of Liberec: Professor David Lukáš on the Importance of Open Science and Long-term Research Data Preservation

On Friday, 11 October, the third EOSC CZ networking event took place at the Technical University of Liberec to promote collaboration with scientists and the university in the field of open science. The discussion focused on sharing best practices, data management, and the EOSC CZ initiative's service offering.

24 Oct 2024

From Curiosity to Profession: a conversation on the evolution of the role of data stewards in the research environment

Dealing with data is very individual, it goes differently in every field, but it always has to make sense, according to data stewards Tereza Motalová and Martin Schätz

23 Oct 2024

Debating the Future of Data Management at the ELIXIR CZ 2024 Annual Conference

The 9th annual ELIXIR CZ conference took place from 9 to 11 October 2024, focusing on data management as a key element of modern research. The program focused on data management in EU projects, tools for efficient data handling and national data infrastructure. More than 20 experts presented challenges, innovations and best practices to offer practical solutions and foster collaboration in the scientific community.

21 Oct 2024

Consultation on the EOSC Federation Handbook

The first chapters of the EOSC Federation Handbook, which comprehensively address the purpose, structure, governance, architecture and functioning of the EOSC Federation, are currently being commented on. It is a reference document describing its operational structure and responsibilities, its legal framework as well as its technical support. Get involved in the commenting process too!

15 Oct 2024

Launch of EOSC EU Node initiated

On 10 October, the EOSC EU Node was technically launched by the European Commission in Brussels. This key step brings centralised access to scientific data, publications, software and services, and creates a digital platform for researchers to collaborate more effectively across Europe. Want to know more? Watch the event recording!

15 Oct 2024

Budapest hosted the European Big Data Value Forum 2024

The European Big Data Value Forum 2024 took place in Hungary's capital from 2 to 4 October. This main event for Europe's research and innovation community in the fields of big data and artificial intelligence is traditionally organised by the Big Data Value Association. Representatives from the EOSC CZ initiative were also present at this year's conference and they will share their impressions with you.

9 Oct 2024

EOSC Symposium 2024 is just around the corner: last chance to register for the online stream

In approximately ten days, from 21 to 23 October 2024, the EOSC Symposium 2024 will take place in Berlin - a key event for professionals and those interested in open science and the EOSC (European Open Science Cloud). Until 14 October, there is still a chance to register for the online stream and watch all the action live.

9 Oct 2024

ESFRI Forum in Szeged: Discussions on the Future of Research Infrastructures and Preparation of the 2026 Roadmap

The European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) held its 89th meeting in Szeged on September 16–17, 2024, at the University of Szeged, in collaboration with the Hungarian Presidency and the National Research, Development, and Innovation Office (NRDI Office).

8 Oct 2024

Data Stewards community meeting through the eyes of Kateřina Zvoníková: Sharing experiences and discovering new tools

Look at the view of a budding data steward, Kateřina Zvoníková, who attended the September meeting of the data steward community at Charles University. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange experiences and new inspirations in data management. Find out what surprised her at this meeting and why she is excited about future possibilities for data support development!

7 Oct 2024

Invitation to Open Science Week 2024: Three days of open science and innovation

From 21 to 23 October 2024, Open Science Week 2024 will take place through online conferences on the Zoom platform. Organized by the Open Science Working Group of the Association of University Libraries of the Czech Republic, this three-day event brings a range of interesting lectures, discussions and practical demonstrations focused on Open Access, open data and other open science practices to help you better navigate the world of open science and meet the requirements of grant agencies.

7 Oct 2024

The Role of Data Stewards and Open Science Centers at the University of South Bohemia: An Interview with Data Steward Manali Das

On 13 September 2024, a presentation of the EOSC CZ Initiative and networking with representatives of the EOSC CZ Secretariat and Training Centre took place at the University of South Bohemia. The meeting focused on implementing EOSC and the future of open data in the Czech Republic. Discussions were also held on the P JAC projects and the importance of the institutional data steward.

4 Oct 2024

Computational and legal background for sensitive data management not only within the National Repository Platform for Research Data

On 1 October, a workshop entitled Computational and legal background for sensitive data management not only within the National Repository Platform (NRP) took place in Brno, focusing on key aspects of sensitive data management in scientific communities. The event was intended for members of EOSC CZ working groups involved in implementing EOSC in the Czech Republic.

16 Sep 2024

Call for candidates for four directors of the EOSC Association

The call for candidates for four EOSC Association Board of Director positions has been launched for the 2024 elections, which will take place during the 9th General Assembly. Members interested in potentially serving on the Board for either one or three years are encouraged to apply. Currently, there is a need for candidates with specific skills, including political insight, policy expertise, and relevant technological know-how.

12 Sep 2024

Consultation on the EOSC Multi-Annual Roadmap

The EOSC Association Board of Directors has drafted an update of the Multi-Annual Roadmap (MAR) for 2026–2027, outlining priority activities for implementing EOSC at the European, national, and institutional levels. A three-week consultation to gather community feedback on the updated MAR opened on 3 September and will run through 22 September of this year.