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Events

2–4 Jul

LIBER 2025

8:00 AM – 1:30 PM Conference Abroad ENG

Annual Conference — held from 2 to 4 July in Lausanne, Switzerland — brings together research library professionals for three days of inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, and collaborative networking. With the theme "Engage, collaborate, innovate: libraries working to address global challenges," attendees will explore the latest in open science, data management, and sustainable knowledge systems.

7–8 Jul

Open Science: Monitoring Progress, Assessing Impact

Conference Abroad ENG

Co-organized by UNESCO, OpenAIRE, PathOS, EOSC Track, and OSMI, the event will gather global experts, policymakers, and practitioners to delve into tracking open science progress and its wide-ranging impacts on research, innovation, and society. The program will feature evidence-based insights from key initiatives, practical workshops, and discussions about future directions in line with the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science.

26–28 Aug

Conference on Research Data Infrastructure 2025

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Conference Abroad ENG

The second edition of the Conference on Research Data Infrastructure at Aachen University. A broad programme is planned in the lecture hall centre C.A.R.L. with keynotes, lectures, poster sessions and a market of opportunities.

8–9 Sep

Open Science Festival at the University of Vienna

Abroad ENG

The Open Science Festival brings together researchers, students, and research support staff to:

Explore the future of Open Science through keynotes and panel discussions
Build skills in interactive workshops
Discover ongoing work through poster sessions and lightning talks
Make connections and become part of a vibrant academic community through networking opportunities

9–10 Sep

Digital transformation of universities

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Conference CZ

The conference will focus on current trends in digitalization and the use of modern technologies in the higher education sector. The event will feature insights from experts in academia, public administration, and technology companies. The program will also include panel discussions on the future of education, data management, and open science.

15–17 Sep

Open Science FAIR

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Conference Abroad ENG

OS FAIR 2025 aims to bring together and empower open science communities and services; to identify common practices related to open science; to see what are the best synergies to deliver and operate services that work for many; and to bring experiences from all around the world and learn from each other.

News

13 Jun

Summer School in Ostrava: AI Unlocks New Opportunities for Data Stewards

From June 3–5, Ostrava hosted a summer school for data stewards, focused on modern approaches to managing and sharing scientific data. Participants expanded both their expertise and their network within the Czech community, now numbering over 350 professionals.

11 Jun

EOSC CZ Networking Unites Brno’s Research Institutions

On May 24, 2025, Mendel University in Brno hosted another session of the EOSC CZ Networking series, this time in a unique format. For the first time, six prominent Brno-based research institutions gathered to share experiences, challenges, and requirements in advancing open science and the EOSC initiative.

4 Jun

Sharing as the Foundation of Scientific Collaboration

In our interview with Professor Ivo Pavlík from Mendel University in Brno, we explored the intersection of microbiology, ecology, and data management. His research team investigates the immune resilience of bats against mycobacteria, pathogens that can cause serious diseases like tuberculosis in humans.

2 Jun

New President of EOSC Association: Klaus Tochtermann to Lead the Association to Further Success

Klaus Tochtermann was unanimously elected as the new president of the EOSC Association at the 10th General Assembly on 27 May 2025. He will assume office on 1 July 2025, succeeding Karel Luyben, who has led the association for seven years. Klaus Tochtermann expressed enthusiasm and determination to guide EOSC’s future, particularly as it nears its operational phase and key decisions beyond 2027.

TIP

27 May

Science changes data. Data changes science.

On May 21–22, 2025, Brno hosted the international conference Research Data Day & EOSC National Tripartite Event, bringing together leading figures of European research, data science experts, representatives of research infrastructures, and science policy makers.

29 Apr

Discover the World of Data Stewards: A Series on a Key Role in Modern Research

Proper data handling is the foundation of modern science. In the series Data Stewards: Mission FAIR, you will discover who data stewards are, what their work entails, and what tools and educational opportunities they can use.

25 Apr

Jan Hrušák: Thanks to EOSC, Czechia Can Help Shape the Future of Science Across Europe

The Czech Republic has a strong presence in EOSC's governance structures and, thanks to the EOSC-CZ project, is becoming a visible player at the European level. According to Jan Hrušák, the country has the tools and experts needed to help shape the emerging EOSC Federation.

16 Apr

Data Stewards Meeting in Brno Brought New Energy and Valuable Discussions

On April 7, the data steward community gathered at Masaryk University in Brno, where participants had the opportunity not only to learn about the latest developments in research data but also to engage in discussions on the ethical and legal aspects of data management and other research data-related topics.

11 Apr

EOSC Build-up Phase in Focus at Kraków Tripartite Event

The third Polish National Tripartite Event in Kraków brought together hundreds of participants to discuss data interoperability, infrastructure sustainability, and the practical application of FAIR data principles, shortly after the start of the EOSC build-up phase.