News and Events

Events

August 2025–October 2026

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 31 October 2026, and participants who successfully complete the assessments can receive a certificate.

1–2 Sep

Doctoral Summer School 2026

8:00 AM – 6:15 PM Training ENG

The National Library of Technology, in collaboration with its partners, is organising the 5th Doctoral Summer School. The programme is primarily intended for early-career researchers and features practical workshops delivered in small groups. It focuses on research funding, grant proposal writing, the use of visual communication, and decision-making techniques. Registration is open until 30 June or until capacity is reached.

7 Oct

Core Facility Day Life Sciences 2026: How can we support your research?

Conference ENG

The event offers an opportunity to explore the technologies, services, and expertise provided by Masaryk University’s shared research infrastructures. The programme includes presentations of individual core facilities, guided laboratory tours, a poster session, and opportunities for networking and new collaborations. Important dates: poster abstract submission by 30 June, registration by 13 September.

20–22 Oct

Open Science Week 2026

Conference CZ

This year’s Open Science Week, organised by the Open Science Working Group of ALCU, will focus on different approaches to Open Science. Attention will be given to systemic and institutional aspects, inspiration from abroad, as well as discipline-specific practices and experience.

27–29 Oct

PIDfest 2026

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Conference Abroad ENG

PIDfest is a three-day international summit featuring talks, activities, and workshops focused on the use of persistent identifiers (PIDs) for building world-class research infrastructure. The event aims to bring together users and leaders from around the world to address real challenges in research infrastructure and accelerate the development of research and innovation. PIDfest 2026 will take place in Leiden, the Netherlands.

News

9 Oct 2024

EOSC Symposium 2024 is just around the corner: last chance to register for the online stream

In approximately ten days, from 21 to 23 October 2024, the EOSC Symposium 2024 will take place in Berlin - a key event for professionals and those interested in open science and the EOSC (European Open Science Cloud). Until 14 October, there is still a chance to register for the online stream and watch all the action live.

9 Oct 2024

ESFRI Forum in Szeged: Discussions on the Future of Research Infrastructures and Preparation of the 2026 Roadmap

The European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) held its 89th meeting in Szeged on September 16–17, 2024, at the University of Szeged, in collaboration with the Hungarian Presidency and the National Research, Development, and Innovation Office (NRDI Office).

8 Oct 2024

Data Stewards community meeting through the eyes of Kateřina Zvoníková: Sharing experiences and discovering new tools

Look at the view of a budding data steward, Kateřina Zvoníková, who attended the September meeting of the data steward community at Charles University. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange experiences and new inspirations in data management. Find out what surprised her at this meeting and why she is excited about future possibilities for data support development!

7 Oct 2024

Invitation to Open Science Week 2024: Three days of open science and innovation

From 21 to 23 October 2024, Open Science Week 2024 will take place through online conferences on the Zoom platform. Organized by the Open Science Working Group of the Association of University Libraries of the Czech Republic, this three-day event brings a range of interesting lectures, discussions and practical demonstrations focused on Open Access, open data and other open science practices to help you better navigate the world of open science and meet the requirements of grant agencies.

7 Oct 2024

The Role of Data Stewards and Open Science Centers at the University of South Bohemia: An Interview with Data Steward Manali Das

On 13 September 2024, a presentation of the EOSC CZ Initiative and networking with representatives of the EOSC CZ Secretariat and Training Centre took place at the University of South Bohemia. The meeting focused on implementing EOSC and the future of open data in the Czech Republic. Discussions were also held on the P JAC projects and the importance of the institutional data steward.

4 Oct 2024

Computational and legal background for sensitive data management not only within the National Repository Platform for Research Data

On 1 October, a workshop entitled Computational and legal background for sensitive data management not only within the National Repository Platform (NRP) took place in Brno, focusing on key aspects of sensitive data management in scientific communities. The event was intended for members of EOSC CZ working groups involved in implementing EOSC in the Czech Republic.

16 Sep 2024

Call for candidates for four directors of the EOSC Association

The call for candidates for four EOSC Association Board of Director positions has been launched for the 2024 elections, which will take place during the 9th General Assembly. Members interested in potentially serving on the Board for either one or three years are encouraged to apply. Currently, there is a need for candidates with specific skills, including political insight, policy expertise, and relevant technological know-how.

12 Sep 2024

Consultation on the EOSC Multi-Annual Roadmap

The EOSC Association Board of Directors has drafted an update of the Multi-Annual Roadmap (MAR) for 2026–2027, outlining priority activities for implementing EOSC at the European, national, and institutional levels. A three-week consultation to gather community feedback on the updated MAR opened on 3 September and will run through 22 September of this year.

29 Aug 2024

Czech Experts in Leadership of EOSC Association Task Forces

The EOSC Association Task Forces form the expert base of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). These teams, composed of experts and volunteers from all over Europe, are essential for the development of key areas of EOSC implementation.

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