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.

29 Aug 2024

Czech Experts in Leadership of EOSC Association Task Forces

The EOSC Association Task Forces form the expert base of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). These teams, composed of experts and volunteers from all over Europe, are essential for the development of key areas of EOSC implementation.

22 Aug 2024

Open Science and automation: Marek Cebecauer changes the approach to research data management

Marek Cebecauer, is a biochemist and a pioneer in imaging techniques who is not only involved in immunology research but also in scientific data management. In this interview, he explains how chance encounters with leading experts led him to microscopy and the challenges of working with complex data.

22 Jul 2024

We break stereotypes about data, says Open Science Coordinator Marika Hrubá

Marika Hrubá studied Museology and Library and Information Studies and is now part of the Open Science Core Team at Masaryk University (MU). The Open Science Core Team has been operating at MU since 2020 thanks to the HR4MUNI project and aims to set up policy, infrastructure and systematic support for the development of open science.

19 Jul 2024

The NRP project of the EOSC CZ initiative successfully passed the peer review

The National Repository Platform for Research Data project has successfully passed a crucial evaluation and has been approved by the Evaluation Committee of the P JAC Managing Authority.

18 Jul 2024

Representatives of EOSC CZ discussed at the ESOF 2024 conference in Katowice

In June, representatives of EOSC CZ participated in the EuroScience Open Forum in Katowice. This forum is one of the significant international events focused on the latest scientific advancements and their societal impacts.

17 Jul 2024

EOSC CZ Strengthens Collaboration with Austria

June was a month of international visits and the consolidation of international cooperation for the EOSC CZ Secretariat. The first visitor was Meghan Bohardt from the Austrian EOSC SOA (Support Office Austria), who joined the EOSC CZ Secretariat as part of her Erasmus+ internship.

12 Jul 2024

The development of the European EOSC and the concept of a federation of Nodes

12 Jul 2024

From Storage to Repositories

Are you interested in the latest trends in data management and storage? The EOSC CZ initiative conference is a unique opportunity for scientists, researchers, and academic staff to gain an up-to-date overview of the possibilities for supporting and utilizing the national data infrastructure for research activities. Expand your knowledge and discover new opportunities!