News and Events

Events

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.

16–17 Sep

European Research & Innovation Days 2025

2:00 PM – 5:30 PM Conference Abroad ENG

The European Research & Innovation Days 2025 will take place in Brussels. The sixth edition of this flagship event of the European Commission will bring together policymakers, researchers, business leaders and the wider innovation community to discuss how research and innovation drives Europe’s competitiveness, sustainability and industrial leadership, underpinning the EU’s top priorities.

23–24 Sep

EOSC United kick-off and coordination meeting with EOSC Gravity

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Conference Abroad ENG

The kick-off meeting of EOSC United, together with a coordination meeting with EOSC Gravity, will take place in Brno, Czech Republic. The lunch-to-lunch meeting will serve as a platform for partners from both projects to align their goals and coordinate activities.

23–24 Sep

Open Science Retreat: Diamond OA: Utopian Dream or the Only Fair Future?

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Conference Abroad ENG

This retreat critically explores the promises and limitations of Diamond OA, its role in advancing Open Science, and the role of the scientific community in the success of the model. A view on financing models and a spotlight on successful Diamond OA initiatives will provide practical insights into key success factors and persistent challenges.

News

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.

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.