News and Events

2 Jun 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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.