News and Events

April Belongs to Citizen Science. People Help Solve Problems Scientists Have Been Tackling for Years

April is celebrated worldwide as Citizen Science Month — a time highlighting activity in which members of the public contribute to both data collection and analysis. Globally, tens of millions of people are involved; in the Czech Republic, participation reaches hundreds of thousands each year. Anyone can take part in Citizen Science Month: all it takes is a smartphone, a computer, and the willingness to contribute to research whose results end up in scientific publications and international databases — and in some cases significantly accelerate the pace of discovery.

2 Apr

Data stewards met in Brno: Sharing experience, tools, and inspiration

On 26 March, the fifth meeting of the Czech data steward community took place at Masaryk University in Brno. Alongside a rich professional program, the event also created space for sharing experiences and mutual inspiration. The meeting once again confirmed that research data management is not only about tools and methodologies, but above all about people – and that this community is playing an increasingly important role in shaping its development in the Czech Republic.

2 Apr

Open Science Policy Programme 2026

How can Open Science principles be translated into concrete steps that actually work? The international Open Science Policy Programme 2026 offers experts from various backgrounds the opportunity to develop their own policy proposal or Open Science implementation framework—with support from experts and experience sharing across Europe. Applications are open until 19 April 2026. More information and registration are available on the official programme website.

23 Mar

Scientist’s Digital Passport: Why ORCID iD Adoption is Growing

ORCID iD is becoming a key tool for uniquely identifying researchers and connecting their outputs across systems. The text explains why its importance is growing in the Czech research environment, how it contributes to better tracking of scientific outputs, and how it fits into the broader ecosystem of persistent identifiers. It also shows that ORCID is gradually moving from individual use to systematic integration within institutional infrastructure.

13 Mar

“Without public trust, it won’t work,” Zdenka Dudová talks about the future of health data

Health data are among the most sensitive, but also the most valuable sources for research. How will the European Health Data Space (EHDS) change access to these data, and what does it mean for Czech institutions? We discussed these topics with Zdenka Dudová from Masaryk University, who has long been involved in international projects in the field of health data and leads the Sensitive Data working group of the EOSC CZ initiative.

24 Feb

„I’m a geek obsessed with chemistry,” says Dr. Michael Londesborough

In 2023, Michael Londesborough was awarded the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Prince William for his contributions to science and its popularization. Since 2002, he has lived and worked in the Czech Republic, where his research focuses on proton-boron fusion, a potential clean source of electricity. he tall Englishman with Finnish roots speaks about his work so passionately that he easily wins enthusiastic fans and listeners.

13 Feb

How is an environment for sharing and long-term preservation of research data built?

An interview with Daniel Mikšík about the role of the National Data Infrastructure, the importance of methodologists and repository managers, and the potential benefits of recognising datasets as an independent research output.

10 Feb

EOSC is not being built from scratch: Key takeaways from the EOSC Winter School in Nice

As the EOSC Federation moves from concept to reality, key questions emerge: how it will work in practice, what will motivate researchers to use shared data and services across Europe, and how trust, standards, and people influence its success. These questions were explored during the three-day EOSC Winter School in Nice.

10 Feb

Second edition of the EOSC Federation Handbook released

The EOSC Federation has released the second edition of its Handbook – a practical guide that helps organisations make their resources available through the EOSC Federation. The new edition provides updated information on the organisational, technical, and operational structure of the federation.