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.

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.

11 Apr

Citizen Science Day in Ostrava

On April 9, the Citizen Science Day took place at IT4Innovations, where high school students from Ostrava participated in interactive workshops, such as building air quality sensors and exploring urban biodiversity.

7 Apr

interview with Professor Holčapek: Interdisciplinary Collaboration Is Absolutely Essential for Research in the Natural Sciences

Professor Michal Holčapek, a recognized expert in mass spectrometry and lipidomics, emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing. He also discusses the challenges of research evaluation and urges scientists to focus on the essence of problems rather than metrics.

7 Apr

From Theory to Practice: Networking Event in Pardubice Introduced New Opportunities for Researchers

On March 28, 2025, the University of Pardubice hosted the EOSC CZ Networking event, focused on the practical use of EOSC CZ and e-INFRA CZ services and tools. The event was opened by Vice-Rector for Science and Creative Activity Tomáš Hejduk and Open Science Coordinator Lucie Melicharová.

4 Apr

The Future of ESFRI: Brno Hosted a Key Workshop and ESFRI Forum Meeting

Masaryk University in Brno hosted the workshop “Future of ESFRI in a New ERA” at the turn of March and April 2025, where the future of research infrastructures in Europe was discussed. The event was followed by the quarterly ESFRI Forum meeting.

24 Mar

EOSC Federation Kick-off Workshop

The EOSC build-up phase officially kicked off in March 2025 with a workshop in Brussels. 13 organisations have been selected to join the first wave of EOSC Federation Candidate Nodes, marking a significant step in the development of a collaborative, community-driven European research ecosystem. These organisations represent diverse sectors within the European Research Area and will work together to co-develop the EOSC Federation’s work plan, helping establish a sustainable and integrated research infrastructure across Europe.

21 Mar

Current EOSC Projects Funded by Horizon Europe

The European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) initiative is building a European system to facilitate the discovery and accessibility of research data and services. This article provides an overview of current EOSC-related European projects, categorized by thematic areas. By engaging in these projects, institutions and individuals can actively shape the future of science in Europe.

18 Mar

Data Spaces Symposium 2025 Unveiled New Trends

As part of the European Union presidency, the Data Spaces Symposium took place in Warsaw from March 11–12, 2025. This prestigious conference attracted nearly a thousand participants from political, industrial, and scientific spheres, who collectively discussed the future of data sharing, interoperability, and the use of artificial intelligence.

14 Mar

Kseniya Bobryshava: Research Should Be Like a Stream – A Continuous Flow of Information and Data

Kseniya Bobryshava, a data analyst at the EOSC CZ Secretariat, attended two notable conferences in The Hague in February: the 19th International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC) and FAIRfest. Both events provided valuable insights and highlighted the evolving landscape of Open Science in Europe.

3 Mar

EOSC CZ Networking at the Czech Academy of Sciences

At the beginning of the year, another EOSC CZ Networking event took place at the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS), attracting almost 70 experts from 41 institutes of the CAS. The event was unique not only due to its high attendance but also because it provided researchers from various CAS institutes across the country with an opportunity to meet in person and discuss research data management.

3 Mar

Sharing Scientific Data as a Foundation for Scientific Progress and Social Responsibility

Why is open data the key to sustainable and transparent science? Professor Jiří Homola explains in an interview conducted during the EOSC CZ Networking event at the Czech Academy of Sciences in February this year.