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November 2025
25 Nov 2025, 10:31
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Dear readers,
We bring you updates from the EOSC Symposium 2025 and the latest developments within the European data space. Next week, we look forward to meeting or hearing from you at Long Live Research Data – the EOSC CZ National Conference 2025. Below, we introduce the keynote speakers and offer further highlights of what you can look forward to.
Wishing you an enjoyable read,
The EOSC CZ team
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The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS) is currently gathering input for the Open Science III call, which will be launched in 2026 to support the development of human capacities in FAIR data management, Open Science, and the use of tools within the National Data Infrastructure (NDI). To ensure the call reflects the real needs of research teams, an absorption capacity survey is now underway at research institutions.
Have your say in shaping the upcoming call
Get in touch with the person at your institution who, on behalf of the statutory representative, is completing the MEYS questionnaire, and share your team’s or department’s priorities and needs. By doing so, you can help shape the activities that will be supported by the call. Your feedback can directly influence the opportunities that will be available in 2026.
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The EOSC CZ National Conference 2025 is fast approaching – Meet the keynote speakers
Three experts, three perspectives on the world of research data. Each of this year’s keynote speakers brings a unique viewpoint that connects data, science, and societal impact. Every session will open with a keynote presentation, followed by flash talks and a moderated discussion offering concrete examples from practice.
The second day of the conference will offer two parallel workshop tracks focused on key areas of research data management and the development of data infrastructures. Participants will gain concrete knowledge and practical tips applicable to their everyday work.
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Tools for Data Management
Petr Knoth (The Open University, UK) – AI for Managing Scientific Knowledge
The founder of the CORE platform and Head of the Big Scientific Data and Text Analytics Research Group will outline how artificial intelligence and open data are transforming the way research is created, shared, and reused.
The flash talks will focus on persistent identifiers, repositories for specialized data, new platforms, and user-centered approaches.
Stories of Data (Re-)Use
Martin Komenda (Institute of Health Information and Statistics of the Czech Republic) – Health Data for the Benefit of All
A specialist in healthcare data and coordinator of the NZIP will demonstrate how the effective use of data supports public health, enhances the efficiency of care, and helps build trust between science and society.
In the flash talks, you’ll hear insights ranging from single-cell data and data sharing in computer science to workflow automation and practical use cases from research institutions.
Advancing Data Skills
Ladislav Krištoufek (Charles University) – From Data Skills to Research Excellence
The Vice-Rector for Research and one of the most highly cited Czech scientists will discuss how to develop the data skills that underpin modern research
The flash talks will focus on education in RDM and Open Science, data literacy, the professional growth of data stewards, and new teaching approaches.
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At the beginning of November, EOSC Symposium 2025 took place in Brussels, symbolically marking the start of a new era of collaboration within the EOSC Federation – a shared infrastructure for the exchange of scientific data across Europe. The Czech delegation was represented by Luděk Matyska (Masaryk University), who contributed to the EOSC Federation Policies session with a presentation on the management of the EOSC interoperability framework, and Jan Hrušák (Czech Academy of Sciences), who chaired a panel on the digital transformation of the European research ecosystem.
The BioMedAI project, led by Petr Holub from the Institute of Computer Science at Masaryk University, has also achieved significant success. At the EOSC Symposium 2025, his team presented a multicentric validation of a model for prostate cancer screening, which was recognised as an official Scientific Use Case within the first wave of EOSC Federation Nodes.
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The European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) met in Copenhagen in October to discuss the preparation of the new ESFRI Roadmap 2026 and the explore the integration of research and technology infrastructures with the EOSC initiative. Research infrastructures are playing an increasingly important role as providers of high-quality services and data, making them key actors in the ongoing development of EOSC.
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The EOSC Federation is growing and opening space for additional nodes
The development of the EOSC Federation continues. Following the recent announcement at the EOSC Symposium in Brussels, 13 new EOSC nodes are now operational, complementing the previously launched EOSC EU Node.
An example of one of the European nodes is the BBMRI-ERIC EOSC Node, which connects biobanks and biomolecular resources from around 500 institutions in more than 25 countries. The node is coordinated by Petr Holub, who in an interview for the EOSC Association explained how this infrastructure ensures secure and FAIR data sharing in compliance with GDPR, while supporting the use of biological, genomic, imaging, and clinical data across the European scientific community.
In line with the Federation’s expansion, three new calls have now been opened, providing opportunities for institutions wishing to actively join the EOSC Federation or further develop their services in accordance with European standards and requirements. The deadline for submissions is 18 February 2026.
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Watch the recording of the webinar held on 3 October 2025. In the session, Jan Vališ discussed the motivation for publishing data in the appropriate type of repository, highlighting the benefits of disciplinary repositories.
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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Explore the EOSC EU Node
Log in to the EOSC EU Node and explore the services available to researchers. The Resource Hub allows you to easily search a wide range of digital resources, including datasets and publications. The Tools Hub provides access to scientific tools and services that support data analysis, processing, and sharing. The platform also includes the EOSC EU Node Learning Centre, offering clear guides on how to log in using institutional credentials or other methods. Short tutorials are also available, presenting individual services and demonstrating how to use them effectively in research practice.
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Test your FAIR knowledge
Put your understanding of the FAIR principles to the test with a practical quiz that takes you through various research scenarios. The How to FAIR website also offers a wide range of educational materials to help you gain a deeper understanding of FAIR topics. We recommend starting with the playful story a „a FAIRy tale“ or taking the e-learning course „Research Data Management“.
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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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