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 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 Interactive Workshop held on 27 May 2025. The findings reveal…

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…

Although PLOCAN was not formally designated as a pilot institution, its leadership position has allowed it to closely monitor pilot activities and incorporate best practices within its own organisational structure. Initial efforts focused on key internal stakeholders, particularly those involved…

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…

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 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,…

On November 13, 2024, the OPUS project’s second Annual General Meeting brought together research institutions and funding organisations from across Europe for a second day of discussion and learning in Bucharest, Romania. The focus of the day was the Mutual…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

At the GraspOS kickoff meeting that is being held today at the Athens University History (Athens, Greece), OPUS project partner Technopolis Group, and its representative Gareth O’Neill – Principal Consultant on Open Science, presented what the OPUS does when it…

Webinar on the 2023–2024 calls of “Reforming and enhancing the European R&I system in Horizon Europe” will take place on 12 January at 10:00–12:30 (CET) in MS Teams. In this webinar, you will learn about the relevant context – European…

18 partners of the OPUS Project presented their plans The Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project Kick Off Conference, coordinated and hosted by PLOCAN, took place on September 19–20, 2022 at PLOCAN premises in Telde, Gran Canaria, Spain. It is…

OPUS is a Horizon Europe-funded project of 36 months that started on 1st September 2022 with estimated eligible costs of a total of almost 2 million euros. The European Commission has awarded PLOCAN as a coordinator with a European Research Area…