News and Events

Events

August–June

Research Data Management: Introductory Course

Abroad Training ENG

The National Science Centre Poland (a member of EOSC-A) has launched a free introductory online course focused on research data management to support early-career researchers. The course emphasizes practical skills and covers topics such as open science, the FAIR principles, DMP preparation, working with repositories, legal aspects and open licenses, PIDs, metadata, and more. The course is available until 30 June 2026, and participants who successfully complete the assessments can receive a certificate.

8–9 Oct

Open Science Conference 2025

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

The Open Science Conference is an annual international conference dedicated to the Open Science movement. It provides a unique forum for researchers, data stewards, librarians, practitioners, infrastructure providers, policy makers, and other important stakeholders to discuss the latest and future developments in Open Science.

8 Oct

Workshop on Working with CCMM and the Dataspecer Tool

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Training CZ

The workshop builds on the introductory seminar CCMM: Model, Principles, Tools. The workshop is hands-on, giving participants the opportunity to work directly with CCMM and create application profiles in Dataspecer. It is primarily intended for repository managers and curators. Registration is open until September 29, 2025.

10 Oct

EOSC-A 11th General Assembly

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Abroad ENG

The 11th General Assembly meeting of the EOSC Association will be held online on the morning of Friday, 10 October 2025. Register by Friday, 3 October 2025 to attend the meeting.

13–16 Oct

International Data Week 2025

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Conference Abroad ENG

International Data Week 2025 (IDW 2025) will take place on 13–16 October 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. This prestigious event, combining SciDataCon and the Research Data Alliance Plenary, will bring together researchers, data experts, policymakers, and industry leaders. The main theme, “Data for Positive Change,” will highlight the role of data in advancing research, empowering communities, and driving societal transformation.

13–16 Oct

FAIR Research Data Management (RDM) Bootcamp for Data Stewards

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Abroad Training ENG

A 4-day hybrid training designed to support early-career data stewards and RDM professionals in mastering FAIR data workflows, repository practices, legal-ethical challenges, and professional collaboration. Participants will work through live sessions, hands-on exercises, and OpenPlato eLearning content.

News

22 Sep

Sharing dead ends makes sense, says Helena Reichlová in an interview about open data, international collaboration, and the future of spintronics.

Helena Reichlová, head of the Dioscuri Center for Spin-Caloritronics and Magnonics at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, discusses the challenges and opportunities of modern experimental research. She talks about the importance of international collaboration, interdisciplinary teams, and sharing scientific data.

22 Sep

EOSC CZ Networking at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences Brings New Energy and Inspiration

On September 3, 2025, another stop of the EOSC CZ Networking series took place at the SOLID21 building of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences (FZU), this time with representatives of FZU and the secretaries of EOSC CZ working groups. The event focused on sharing, discovering, and meaningful networking.

16 Sep

Call for Candidates for three Directors of the EOSC Association

A call for candidates for three Director positions is hereby launched for the 2025 elections, which will take place during the 12th General Assembly of the EOSC Association (GA#12). GA#12 is an online meeting to be held on the afternoon of 10 December 2025, and elections will take place via an online voting procedure.

15 Aug

CCMM 1.0 is here! What is it and what does it mean for research data management?

Version 1.0 of the Czech Core Metadata Model for Research Data (CCMM) has been released – the core metadata model for describing research data within the National Data Infrastructure.

8 Jul

Open Science is Currently in a Phoenix Phase, Having Swept Through Research Institutions

Scientific research in an interdisciplinary environment brings many challenges, especially in terms of data availability and management. In an interview with Associate Professor Hana Tomášková we discussed how open science operates in the Czech Republic today, where it encounters the biggest obstacles, and why data management is sometimes more challenging than it seems.

7 Jul

A New Take on Open Science Meetings: Innovative Concept from Masaryk University

On June 25, Masaryk University hosted its 6th annual university-wide workshop focused on the latest developments in open science, FAIR data, and the presentation of European Open Science Cloud (EOSC CZ) tools and services in the Czech Republic.

3 Jul

Data are like photographs – without context, they make no sense

How to Prepare European Research Data for Artificial Intelligence? Professor Ignacio Blanquer, member of the EOSC Board and coordinator of the Spanish e-Science network, talks about why Europe needs a federated and secure data environment based on FAIR principles to keep up with global competition.

1 Jul

From Archaeological Repositories to Mini-Projects: Networking in Hradec Králové Showcased the Broad Reach of EOSC CZ Services

On 19 June 2025, another EOSC CZ networking meeting took place, this time hosted by the University of Hradec Králové (UHK). The event was held at the Rectorate of UHK under the auspices of Vice-Rector for Science and Research, Hana Tomášková.

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.