Newsletter 3/2025 | EOSC - European Open Science Cloud

March 2025
24 Mar 2025, 18:49 | Čeština

Dear readers,

We bring you the latest news from the world of EOSC, open science, and FAIR data. At the beginning of the year, another EOSC CZ networking event took place at the Czech Academy of Sciences, attracting a record number of participants. We took this opportunity to interview Professor Jiří Homola, whose perspective on open science you can find in an exclusive interview. The March newsletter continues with the campaign Data Guardians: Mission FAIR, but the main focus of this edition is an overview of current EOSC projects funded by the Horizon Europe programme. We invite you to our upcoming training sessions and share insights from our colleagues who attended past events. Future events await you in our calendar.

Enjoy your reading and have a wonderful spring!

The EOSC CZ Initiative Team

EOSC CZ networking at the Czech Academy of Sciences

At the beginning of the year, another networking event took place at the Czech Academy of Sciences with a record-breaking attendance – 69 experts from 41 institutes of the academy. The event was unique in bringing together researchers from different institutions to discuss research data management in one place. The programme featured inspiring experience sharing, expert presentations, and networking opportunities, significantly strengthening the open science community in the Czech Republic.

More about networking

Sharing scientific data as a foundation for scientific progress and social responsibility

Why is open data 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. Read the insights of this renowned scientist, a professor of quantum optics and optoelectronics, and the author of over 160 scientific papers and 11 patents.

Interview

TEHDAS2 prepared guidelines for public consultation for working with health data

The European project TEHDAS2 has launched a public consultation on the first four draft guidelines and technical specifications focused on harmonising and processing health data for secondary use. These documents will enable the implementation of the European Health Data Space regulation, covering the use of health data for research, diagnostics, and patient treatment.

More information

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 major conferences in Hague this February: the 19th International Digital Curation Conference and FAIRfest. These events provided valuable insights into the development of open science in Europe.

Insights from events

Data Spaces Symposium 2025 introduced new trends

The Data Spaces Symposium took place in Warsaw on 11 and 12 March. This prestigious conference attracted over 900 participants from the political, industrial, and scientific sectors, discussing the future of data sharing, interoperability, and AI applications. EOSC CZ representatives were also present and now they share with you their insights from the conference.

Event summary

#3 Hidden data guardians: Where to find them?

Are you looking for a data steward or considering becoming one? The third part of our series explores where to find data stewards, how to establish this role in your institution, and how an interactive map of data stewards can help.

Where to find data guardians?

#4 Kickstart your data steward journey: Tailored training

The fourth series of our campaign focuses on training opportunities and institutional support available to data stewards for effective work. Be inspired by practical experiences and discover how to improve research data management!

Kickstart a data steward journey

Mapping the scientific community

In April 2025, the National Repository Platform for Research Data will launch a mapping of the Czech scientific community in cooperation with the Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The goal is to understand how researchers manage and share their research data, tailor EOSC CZ services to their needs, and develop effective data management tools.

More info about the mapping

Current EOSC projects funded by Horizon Europe

The EOSC initiative aims to create a European system that facilitates the discovery and accessibility of data and services for research and innovation. Thanks to the Horizon Europe programme, numerous projects are advancing this vision and shaping the future of science. We bring you an overview of current EOSC projects categorised by thematic areas, including those with Czech participation.

Explore the projects

EOSC’s build-up phase began with March kick-off

The EOSC build-up phase officially kicked off this month with a workshop in Brussels. Thirteen organisations representing diverse sectors within the European Research Area were selected to join the first wave of EOSC Federation Candidate Nodes. They will work together to co-develop the EOSC Federation’s work plan, helping establish a sustainable and integrated research infrastructure across Europe.

More information

You can find information about our training events in the Training section on the eosc.cz portal. If you've missed any sessions, you can access the recordings of completed training events on our YouTube channel EOSC Czech Republic.

Research Data Day: Have you marked your calendar?

The Research Data Day & EOSC National Tripartite Event is approaching! Curious about what to expect? Check out the programme for insights into research data management and EOSC implementation at national and international levels.

More about the event

News from the National Centre for Persistent Identifiers at the NTK

Results of a cost-benefit analysis for implementation of persistent identifiers in Czechia

ORCID Public Data File Now Available in Google Big Query

Strengthening Collaboration: ORCID Consortia Leads Meeting in MunichStrengthening Collaboration: ORCID Consortia Leads Meeting in Munich

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25 March	European Tripartite Event	Krakow
25 March	National Tripartite Event Poland	Krakow
27 March	National Tripartite Event Croatia	Zagreb
2 April	ESFRI Forum (only for ESFRI delegates)	Brno
27 and 28 May	ESOC Association General Assembly	Antwerp
10–12 June	Core Technologies for Life Sciences Congress 2025	Brno
24 June	Coffee lecture on open science education	online
8 and 9 September	Open Science Festival at the University of Vienna	Vienna
15–17 September	Open Science Fair 2025	CERN, Switzerland
3–5 November	EOSC Symposium 2025	Brussels