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Dear readers,
The final EOSC CZ newsletter of the year offers a brief look back at what has brought us together over the past months – people, ideas, and our shared efforts to advance open science and research data management.
This collective effort is reflected in our two latest interviews featured in this issue. The first introduces Radovan Tomášik, the winner of the Poster Session at the National EOSC CZ Conference, whose work impressed by not only with its scientific content but also with its clear practical relevance. The second interview takes a more personal perspective: Georgia Koutentaki describes her professional journey from sunny Crete to Prague, where she found her place as a data steward.
We thank you for your support, collaboration, and interest in EOSC CZ throughout 2025. We wish you a peaceful and joyful Christmas and look forward to connecting with you in the New Year.
The EOSC CZ team
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From 2026 onwards, researchers will be able to report their research datasets as a distinct type T output – digital data collections – in the RIV system. This step represents a significant shift in recognising scientific data as a full-fledged research output and supports the principles of open science and FAIR data.
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Looking back at Long Live Research Data – National EOSC CZ Conference 2025
At the beginning of December, Ostrava became a hub for open science and research data. The National EOSC CZ 2025 Conference brought together over a hundred experts from universities, research institutions, and government organisations, offering two days packed with lectures, panel discussions, and workshops. Topics included the future of data management, training for data stewards, and the role of institutions in open science. Take a look at the summary and photo gallery from the event.
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For situations like these, so-called data steward personas in the Czech Republic have been developed. These personas can be practically used, for example, when planning positions at universities and research institutions, specifying candidate requirements, or justifying the inclusion of a data steward in a research project. They are also helpful for those considering this career path and wanting a clearer understanding of what a data steward’s work entails.
Check out the third part of the series , which provides particular recommendations on how a job offer for a data steward position should be structured.
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The General Assembly of the EOSC Association has elected new members of the Board of Directors, who will take up their positions from January 2026. A three-year mandate was awarded to Enrique Bernal-Delgado (ESP) and Antje Keppler (DEU), while Jessica Lindvall (SWE) was elected for a one-year term.
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The EOSC Association has launched a call for expert evaluators who will assess applications submitted to the EOSC Gravity preparatory and inter-project grants, aimed at supporting the growth of the EOSC Federation. Interested candidates can apply until 30 January 2026.
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From the Greek island of Crete to the Czech Data Steward Community – this is how one might summarise the professional journey of Georgia Koutentaki, who now works as a data steward and is actively involved in training a new generation of research data management professionals. “But when data stewardship entered the picture, I finally felt I had found my own place,” Georgia says, adding that a large part of her work lies in helping others understand the benefits of well-designed and well-managed data management plans.
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Open and collaborative research has long been a foundation of scientific progress. But as strategic competition intensifies and emerging technologies advance rapidly, including artificial intelligence, governments are placing new emphasis on research security. New OECD data show just how quickly the number of policy initiatives related to research security is expanding.
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All session recordings from the EOSC Symposium 2025 are now available on the EOSC-A YouTube channel. Presentations remain available for download on the Indico programme.
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Recordings of training sessions for FZU
The EOSC CZ Training Centre organised a series of four training sessions in English for the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences (FZU), focusing on the fundamental principles of research data management. The sessions were attended by the institute’s research staff. Recordings are now available on our YouTube channel.
All our training courses are available on the EOSC CZ Training Centre website. If you've missed any sessions, you can access the recordings of completed training events on our YouTube EOSC Czech Republic channel.
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At the end of the year, we reflected on which content on our website and at our events attracted the greatest interest over the past months. We selected six articles, interviews, and events that ranked among the most viewed and most read. If you are looking for inspiration for what to read or watch during the Christmas period, here is our TOP 6 selection.
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The EOSC Winter School 2026, organised by the EOSC Association and the EOSC Gravity project, will bring together experts, policymakers, and representatives of research infrastructures. The event will focus on strengthening links between national and thematic EOSC Nodes and the wider EOSC community, creating a space for mutual exchange of experience, networking, and the formation of joint initiatives and partnerships.
Registration and the full programme will be published on the official EOSC Winter School 2026 website.
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