The Role of Scientific Collections and Open Science in Austria: Skills4EOSC Webinar

• March 20, 2025

The Horizon Europe project Skills4EOSC (Skills for the European Open Science Commons) is organizing an event to explore the role of scientific collections and Open Science competencies in shaping politics, culture, science, and art in Austria. The webinar, scheduled for April 8, 2025 (3:00–4:30 PM CET), invites policymakers, academics, and science professionals to discuss Open Science development and strategy in Austria.

Why Attend?

The event aims to strengthen Austria’s Open Science community by presenting key findings from the Skills4EOSC project, which focuses on building Open Science skills. Participants will gain:

• Access to training materials designed for decision-makers to help them effectively acquire, manage, and analyze Open Science data.
• Insights into the legal and ethical aspects of Open Science in policymaking.
• Discussions on the relevance and sustainability of Open Science, including its role in Austrian universities and research institutions.

Program Highlights

• Welcome & Objectives – Insights from the Natural History Museum Vienna, Skills4EOSC Team, and EOSC Support Office Austria.
• Open Science in the EU – A European perspective on Open Science developments.
• Skills4EOSC Insights – Legal and ethical aspects of Open Science competencies.
• Austria’s Open Science Landscape – Key viewpoints and institutional developments.
• Guided Discussion – Exploring the relevance, benefits, and sustainability of Open Science in Austria.
• Conclusion & Outlook

Event Details

• Date: April 8, 2025
• Time: 3:00–4:30 PM CET
• Format: Webinar (link provided before the event)
• Language: German (Training materials available in English)

This event is open to anyone passionate about advancing Open Science in Austria. Join the discussion and help shape the future of Open Science in research, policymaking, and beyond!