The 6th GraspOS webinar series will host a session on reforming researcher assessment practices on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, from 15:30 to 16:30 CET. This online event will focus on how the OPUS project is revolutionising the way universities and…

The advancement of open science represents one of the most significant transformations in contemporary research culture, yet the path towards meaningful implementation remains fraught with complex challenges. The Open Universal Science (OPUS) project recognised that understanding the existing academic discourse…

The transformation of scientific research towards open practices represents one of the most significant shifts in academic culture of our time. The Open Universal Science (OPUS) project, a three-year project funded under the Horizon Europe Programme has systematically mapped and…

From the outset, OPUS set out to reform researcher assessment by expanding beyond traditional publication metrics and recognising the full spectrum of scholarly contributions, especially those rooted in open science principles. The main pillar of this effort has been the…

The Open and Universal Science project was established to support the research and innovation community by changing the way researchers are assessed, and by incentivising and rewarding Open Science within research organisations. This EU-funded project is being delivered by a…

Supporting Open Science at Institutional Level During the OPUS Final Conference held in Paris in July 2025, Juliana Chaves Chaparro, Senior Consultant at UNESCO’s Management of Social Transformations Programme (MOST), presented the OPUS Policy Brief on lessons learnt for supporting…

As the European Research Area (ERA) marks its 25th anniversary, it’s clear that the journey is far from over. At the OPUS Final Conference held in Paris in July 2025, Rinske Van Den Berg, Project Officer at the Research Executive…

OPUS Researcher Assessment Framework (RAF) New Approach to Research Evaluation The centrepiece of the OPUS Final Conference was the presentation of the OPUS Researcher Assessment Framework (RAF) by Gareth O’Neill from Technopolis Group Belgium (TGB) and Emma Day from Vitae. O’Neill, Principal Consultant on Open…

The OPUS (Open and Universal Science) Consortium held its Final Conference at the UNESCO International Institute of Educational Planning (IIEP) in Paris on 9-10 July 2025, marking the culmination of a transformative journey to reform research assessment systems across Europe…

Panel: Research Assessment and Open ScienceModerator: Gareth O’Neill (OPUS Scientific Coordinator, TGB)Panelists:– Ana Persic (UNESCO)– James Morris (Science Europe)– Louise Bezuidenhout (Leiden University)– René von Schomberg (RWTH Aachen University)– Pil Maria Saugmann (Eurodoc) The tension between how research is assessed…

The OPUS (Open and Universal Science) Consortium is currently holding its Final Conference at the UNESCO International Institute of Educational Planning (IIEP) in Paris, a key OPUS event bringing together researchers, policy makers, and institutional leaders to shape the future…

Shaping the Future of Research The OPUS (Open and Universal Science) Project Consortium will hold its Final Conference on 9–10 July 2025 at the UNESCO International Institute of Educational Planning (IIEP) in Paris. The two-day event will bring together leading voices in research, policy, and academia…

On 19 June 2025, the final Lithuanian event of the OPUS (Open and Universal Science) project took place in Vilnius at the Research Council of Lithuania (LMT). The gathering brought together researchers from various fields, institutional representatives, policymakers, and experts…

On 10 June 2025, the OPUS project brought together researchers, research managers, funders, and policy makers to collaboratively shape the revision of the OPUS Researcher Assessment Framework (RAF). The workshop aimed to engage in discussion and collect feedback from the…

A Joint Session by: UNESCO, OPUS, OpenAIRE and OSMI As Open Science frameworks proliferate across Europe and beyond, a critical question emerges: how do we translate monitoring policies into real, sustainable institutional practices? In this high-stakes roundtable, five leading initiatives…

Linking Open Science and Gender Equality: Comprehensive Analysis from the OPUS Interactive WorkshopThis report examines the complex relationship between open science and gender equality based on insights from the OPUS online workshop: “Gender Equality (GE) and Open Science (OS) in…

Saša Zelenika, a distinguished representative of the University of Rijeka’s University Centre for Research and Innovation, one of the OPUS pilot organisations, represented the OPUS project at the Unite! Widening Project Open Science Policy Forum. The event, held online on…

The OPUS project invites researchers, research managers, funders, and policy makers to give their feedback on a draft of the OPUS Researcher Assessment Framework (RAF). The RAF consists of a wide range of indicators to assess researchers in grant evaluations…

The OPUS: Open and Universal Science project invites project partners, researchers, professionals, and experts in open science and/or gender equality—as well as science policymakers, HR managers in research-performing organisations, and programme managers in research funding bodies—to take part in this…

Nicosia, Cyprus – The University of Cyprus (UCY), in partnership with YERUN (Young European Research Universities Network) and the OPUS Consortium, hosted the final Mutual Learning session of the OPUS project. This gathering brought together thought leaders, researchers, practitioners, and…

On 9 April 2025, over 120 participants, including industry leaders, researchers, and public sector representatives, gathered virtually for the OPUS Industry Workshop, hosted by the OPUS Consortium in collaboration with YERUN, Technopolis Group Belgium, the University of Cyprus, and ICoRSA. The workshop…

The University of Cyprus (UCY), in partnership with YERUN (Young European Research Universities Network) and OPUS Consortium partners, is proudly hosting the final Mutual Learning session as part of the OPUS project. This collaborative gathering marks an important step forward…

Industry leaders, researchers, and public sector representatives gathered today for the OPUS Industry Workshop and discussed how Open Science and Open Innovation are reshaping business-academia collaborations and driving industrial advancement. The virtual event attracted more than 120 participants eager to…

Save the Date: July 9-10, 2025 The OPUS (Open and Universal Science Project) Consortium will hold its Final Conference at the UNESCO International Institute of Educational Planning (IIEP) in Paris, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the future of Open Science and…

Exploring the Future of Open Science and Industry Collaboration The intersection of academia and industry is a driving force behind innovation. On 9 April 2025, experts in the public and private sectors, as well as researchers with experience in both academia…

The Open and Universal Science (OPUS) project is excited to announce its final conference, set to take place in Paris on July 9-10, 2025. This landmark event will highlight the transformative achievements of OPUS, focusing on the development of a…

At the YERUN Open Science Awards 2024 ceremony, OPUS was featured as part of YERUN’s commitment to advancing Open Science practices. The event celebrated outstanding projects that embody transparency, accessibility, and collaboration in research, with OPUS serving as an example…

The OPUS project’s Mutual Learning exercises have become a vital component for fostering collaboration, innovation, and transformative change among participating research-performing organisations and research-funding organisations. Over the initial nine months of pilot operations, five organisations—three research-performing organisations (NOVA University of…

The Open and Universal Science (OPUS) project is leading a transformative shift in European research culture, fostering the widespread adoption of Open Science (OS). Central to this initiative is the Researcher Assessment Framework (RAF), designed to evaluate researchers’ contributions while embedding OS practices…

The OPUS project took stage at the Ukrainian Open Science Forum (UOSF-2024), held at Lviv Polytechnic National University from 21 to 23 November. Presented by TGB, OPUS’s outreach highlighted our approaches to research assessment reform, in alignment with CoARA (Coalition…

The Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development, and Innovation Funding (UEFISCDI), in partnership with the Open and Universal Science (OPUS) project, Science Europe, the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA), and the UNESCO Chair on Science and Innovation Policies,…

The second OPUS Annual General Meeting (AGM) was a two-day event held at the headquarters of UEFISCDI on November 12-13, 2024. The first day featured presentations on the past year’s achievements, policy discussions, and updates on key work packages. The…

The Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development, and Innovation Funding (UEFISCDI), in collaboration with the Open and Universal Science (OPUS) project, Science Europe, the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA), and the UNESCO Chair on Science and Innovation Policies,…

Bucharest, November 12, 2024 – Today marks the start of the 2nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the OPUS project in Bucharest, Romania, running from November 12-14. This significant event, hosted by the Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development,…

The 2nd Annual General Meeting of the OPUS project is set to take place as part of a larger three-day event in Bucharest, Romania. This important gathering will bring together project partners, stakeholders, and experts to review progress, discuss research assessment reforms, and engage…

The OPUS project is set to hold its 2nd Annual General Meeting during a larger three-day event in Bucharest, Romania. The gathering will bring together project partners, key stakeholders, and industry experts to assess progress, discuss research assessment reforms, and…

The Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development, and Innovation Funding (UEFISCDI), in collaboration with the Open and Universal Science (OPUS) project, Science Europe, the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA), and the UNESCO Chair on Science and Innovation Policies,…

The Open and Universal Science (OPUS) project is working to reshape how research and researchers are assessed, focusing on developing and testing new indicators and methods. This initiative, which promotes open science practices, involves three Research Performing Organisations (RPOs)—Nova University…

The 2nd Annual General Meeting of the OPUS project is set to take place as part of a larger three-day event in Bucharest, Romania. This important gathering will bring together project partners, stakeholders, and experts to review progress, discuss research…

The University of Rijeka (UNIRI) is proudly participating as one of the pilot Research Performing Organisations in the Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project. This innovative initiative has developed a Research Assessment Framework (RAF) designed to introduce a comprehensive set…

This year’s Eurodoc Conference, entitled “Towards a United European Research Area: The Ljubljana Process and Beyond,” drew early-career researchers, policymakers, and academic leaders from across the continent to the Faculty of Law at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. The two-day event (June…

OPUS project took stage at the Jisc Digital Research Community (DRC) meet-up, where the focus was “Reforming Research(er) Assessment: Incentivising and rewarding open research practices.” The session, held online on 17 April 2024, brought together experts and stakeholders in research…

The OPUS project was spotlighted by TGB at the CoARA Working Group on Open Infrastructures for Responsible Research Assessment (WG OI4RRA) on April 10, 2024, marking a significant stride in advancing research evaluation practices across Europe and beyond. The Working…

As part of the OPUS Project’s endeavour to foster mutual learning and collaboration among pilot Research organisations (RPOs) and Research organisations (RFOs), a relevant event is set to take place in Vilnius. The event, scheduled for April 23rd, 2024, aims…

Sebastian Dahle from Eurodoc (an OPUS partner) will present on “Contributions of early-career researchers to reforming research assessment via OPUS, SECURE, and CoARA” at the 11th UNICA Scholarly Communication Seminar! The 11th UNICA Scholarly Communication Seminar, “Open Science and Academic…

OPUS team members Brian Cahill, Gareth O’Neill, and Clare Viney presented the project’s progress in reforming research assessment to incentivise Open Science practices at the 2024 Annual Conference Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA).The 2024 annual conference and General Assembly of…

Two key members of the OPUS project, Corina Moya Falcon and Silvia Martín from PLOCAN, are actively participating in an exclusive online FAIR training course organised by the European Marine Biological Resource Centre (EMBRC), January 23-25, 2024. The course, spanning…

In the latest edition of our Open Science roundup, the International Science Council and Moumita Koley brings us a celebration of the conclusion of the Year of Open Science and highlights the OPUS project as a key player in reshaping…

Vilnius, Lithuania – Gordon Dalton, the OPUS project coordinator at PLOCAN, took the stage at the “Discover Open Science Activities in Lithuania” event today to showcase the notable achievements of the OPUS project over the past year and shed light…

On November 9, 2023, the OPUS Project team joined a vibrant gathering of thought leaders and reform advocates at the annual KRECon conference in Prague. Held in the National Library of Technology, KRECon (Knowledge, Research, Education Conference) has been a…

The OPUS team, a collaborative effort in the Open Science field, convened for its Annual General Meeting on November 8, 2023, both physically in Prague and virtually. The OPUS Annual General Meeting showcased not only the achievements of the past…

On 25 October 2023, Gareth O’Neill from TGB presented the OPUS project’s recommendations on policy, infrastructure interoperability, and researcher incentives for adopting open practices at the 5th National Open Science Forum in Hungary. Alongside developments related to the European Open…

In an era of transformative change in the world of research, the questions that echo loudly are – What is the true role of research and researchers? What needs to change in current assessment systems and practices? How can we…

Open Science is not just a buzzword – it’s a movement that’s shaping the future of research, and you can be a part of it. Until October 31, 2023, your voice matters in the OPUS survey that could transform the…

Leiden, 27–29 September 2023 – The 27th International Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (STI 2023) convened a diverse gathering of researchers, indicator developers, and policy analysts from around the globe, all focused on advancing the methodologies and policy applications…

Madrid, September 25, 2023 – OpenAire, a leading force in the realm of open science, has kicked off the 4th Open Science Fair in Madrid, running from September 25th to 27th, 2023. This vibrant event seeks to foster cross-border connections,…

Gareth O’Neill, Principal Consultant on Open Science and a valuable member of the OPUS team, will share insights in two pivotal sessions at the upcoming EOSC Symposium 2023: “EOSC Future” and “OPUS and EOSC-A”. From 20-22 September 2023, the EOSC Symposium will…

The OPUS team has been hard at work for months, creating the first version of the OPUS Research Assessment Framework (RAF). This innovative tool is set to change the way we evaluate research. The framework provides a range of indicators…

At the Eurodoc Conference 2023 “A Sustainable Academia,” in Uppsala, Sweden, Sebastian Dahle spoke on behalf of OPUS, linking the project’s work on reforming research assessment to the broader challenge of creating sustainable conditions for doctoral candidates and early-career researchers…

The International Consortium of Research Staff Associations (ICoRSA) organised its 2nd Researcher Career Summit online, bringing together international stakeholders to discuss the state of research careers in Europe and Africa. During the event, Gordon Dalton and Dragana Mitrović presented the OPUS project alongside the SECURE project, focusing on…

As an important initiative that aims to help reform research assessment and incentivize researchers to practice Open Science, the OPUS project has started with Work Package 1 (WP1) State-of-the-Art which conducted an analysis of initiatives and literature related to Open…