5 Feb

Storing and sharing data – repositories for the humanities

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Training CZ

This course is held in the Czech language.

The course introduces key principles of research data management, storage, and long-term preservation of digital research data. It focuses on Data Management Plans, metadata standards, licensing, copyright, and data security. Participants will gain an overview of FAIR principles, open science, and practical workflows for effective data sharing and reuse across research infrastructures.

20 Jan

Universities and democracy in times of polarisation

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Abroad ENG

The event will focus on the role of universities in strengthening democracy in times of increasing societal polarisation. Discussions will address academic freedom, the social responsibility of universities, and their capacity to contribute to open dialogue and trust in science.

14 Jan

Harnessing international collaboration in research and innovation for competitiveness

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Abroad ENG

The event will focus on how international collaboration in research and innovation can strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. Discussions will bring together perspectives from universities, policymakers, and other stakeholders, addressing strategic partnerships, global cooperation, and the role of research in a changing geopolitical context.

22 Dec 2025

Christmas Conference 2025: Global Science in the Local Context

1:00 PM – 11:55 PM Conference ENG

At this year’s edition of the traditional Czexpats in Science Christmas Conference, for the first time in English, we will take a look at how the local environment of the Czech Republic interplays with the internationality of scientific endeavor and how we can embrace both to the benefit of everyone.

17–18 Dec 2025

2nd European Science Diplomacy Conference - Bridging divides in a fragmented world

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Conference Abroad ENG

EU Science Diplomacy Service Facility je iniciativa Evropské unie zaměřená na posílení role vědy ve vnějších vztazích EU. Podporuje spolupráci mezi výzkumnou komunitou a tvůrci politik, rozvoj vědecké diplomacie a využívání vědeckých poznatků při řešení globálních výzev.

11 Dec 2025

Trust in Science Conference

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Conference Abroad ENG

Science Europe and the French National Research Agency (ANR) are organising a conference on 11 December 2025 at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris to address how research organisations can strengthen public trust in science and research. The event will bring together policymakers, researchers, and communication experts to discuss the factors undermining confidence in science, the role of media and public engagement, and ways to improve transparency and understanding of the scientific process. The conference aims to develop concrete recommendations to enhance trust between science and society.