Prague EOSC CZ Networking

Start your day at a relaxed pace. Registration opens at 9:30, and the space will be ready for informal networking with colleagues from Prague universities, event organisers, and representatives of EOSC CZ. It’s the perfect opportunity to get into the spirit of the programme and make new connections before the event officially starts.

The opening address will be delivered by Prof. Michal Lošťák, Rector of CZU, who is also a member of the EOSC CZ Working Group for Social Sciences.

Effective work with high-quality data is now a prerequisite for competitive research across all scientific disciplines. The EOSC CZ initiative is therefore developing a national data infrastructure that connects repositories and data management services with the computing capacities of the national e-infrastructure e-INFRA CZ into a single ecosystem. The lecture will provide an overview of current developments in research data management at the national level, set in the context of international developments.

Short presentations from Prague-based institutions will offer quick, inspiring insights into how individual universities and the Academy of Sciences approach open science, research data management, and researcher support. The session will conclude with a short Q&A panel featuring a representative of the EOSC CZ initiative.

Enjoy a shared lunch, informal networking, and the opportunity to make new connections across Prague-based institutions.

e-INFRA CZ Services in Practice: How to Work with Data Safely and Efficiently (in Czech)

This hands-on presentation will introduce key e-INFRA CZ and CESNET services for research data management – from basic sharing and sync-and-share solutions to disk arrays, object storage, and repositories. Using concrete scenarios, it will show which service to use when, how to set up secure workflows, share data across institutions, and avoid common mistakes. The session will also cover versioning, data integrity checks, and practical tips for effective data management.

ORCID Smartly: Set Up Your Profile to Work for You (in Czech)

ORCID iD is an international identifier that links a researcher to publications, data, projects, and institutions. In this practical workshop, participants will set up their ORCID profile step by step, connect it to databases and systems, and learn how to keep it up to date almost automatically. They will leave with concrete tips on how to make the most of ORCID in their daily research workflow.

DSW Live: How to Quickly and Smartly Create a High-Quality DMP (in Czech)

A hands-on workshop focused on the Data Stewardship Wizard (DSW) tool. Participants will create a new DMP or refine an existing one. The workshop will demonstrate key features, templates, team collaboration, and tips for producing a high-quality data management plan. Attendees will leave with a completed or significantly advanced DMP.

Data Anonymization in Practice: How to Safely Share Sensitive Data (in Czech)

A workshop aimed at researchers working with sensitive or personal data. You will learn the difference between anonymization and pseudonymization, which methods can be used in practice, and how to avoid common pitfalls. The workshop also includes demonstrations of simple techniques and examples from real research projects.

Build It Again! LEGO® Metadata Challenge (in Czech)

A fun, team-based workshop that uses LEGO® bricks to demonstrate why metadata and high-quality documentation are key to reproducible research. You will build your own model, write instructions, and another team will attempt to reconstruct the result based on them. A simple concept that reliably reveals where documentation fails and what can be improved. Ideal for anyone who wants to understand the basics of reproducibility through hands-on experience.

RDM Escape Room: A Gamified Journey into the World of Research Data (in English)

A playful, team-based workshop that introduces key principles of research data management through an escape room game. Participants will solve tasks based on real-life RDM scenarios and discover which practices work and which should definitely be avoided. The workshop is conducted in English.

Git & GitHub at a Glance: A Practical Introduction to Version Control for Researchers (in Czech)

Git and GitHub are among the core tools of modern research – from versioning scripts and analyses to enabling effective team collaboration. In this short, hands-on introduction, you will see what a typical workflow looks like, how to work with a repository, manage changes, and share a project with others. The workshop is demonstration-based, accessible even to complete beginners, and will help you understand what you really need to know for everyday work.