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Unlocking the Future of Open Access Publishing

Norwegian institutions are invited to an exclusive webinar exploring the renewed partnership between Frontiers and Sikt, designed to enhance institutional support for researchers and streamline the open access publishing process. This collaboration ensures seamless access to high-quality, peer-reviewed research while strengthening global visibility and compliance with open access mandates.

Why Attend?

This webinar offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of open access publishing and how institutions can benefit from the Frontiers-Sikt partnership. Key topics include:

• Enhancing Open Access Publishing – Learn how the collaboration supports institutional goals and provides sustainable funding workflows.
• Upholding Quality & Research Integrity – Discover how Frontiers maintains the highest quality assurance at every stage of publishing, from manuscript submission to final publication.
• AI & the Future of Peer Review – Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the peer review process, improving efficiency, and ensuring research integrity.
• Collaborative Publishing Efforts – Understand the role of editors, reviewers, and authors in safeguarding the credibility and impact of published research.
• Transparent & Ethical Publishing – Gain insights into Frontiers’ rigorous evaluation framework, ensuring ethical and transparent research dissemination.

Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for:

✔ Library directors and open access professionals
✔ University administrators, department heads, and research coordinators
✔ Policymakers and funding bodies supporting Norwegian research

Meet the Speakers

• Dr. Eva Guiducci – Institutional Partnerships Account Development Manager
• Lindsey Stillword – Institutional Partnerships Account Development Specialist
• Dr. Anke Beck – Head of Public Affairs, Europe

Event Details

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 26
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMT+1
📍 Location: Online

Join for this insightful discussion on open access publishing and discover how your institution can maximize its research impact. Register today!

The SECURE project is hosting a series of webinars and an interactive consultation session to present its key findings and engage with research support professionals. These sessions will introduce the Research Career Framework (RCF) and Tenure Track-like (TTL) Models, aimed at improving research career pathways and addressing precarity in the sector.

Webinars: Introduction to Key SECURE Results

What to Expect

These 1-hour information sessions will cover:

• Research Career Framework (RCF): A structured approach for research-performing and funding organizations to enhance research careers.
• Tenure Track-like (TTL) Models: SECURE’s guiding principles for tenure track systems, including national case studies.

Who Should Attend?

• EURAXESS staff
• Research support staff at research institutions
• Research managers

Webinar Schedule

• 19 March 2025, 13:00 – 14:00 CET (Register Here)
• 28 March 2025, 15:00 – 16:00 CET (Register Here)

Agenda

• Presentation of the SECURE Research Career Framework
• Overview of the SECURE Tenure Track-like Models
• Good practices from SECURE implementing partners
• Q&A and discussion

Consultation for EURAXESS Bridgeheads

What to Expect

This 2-hour interactive session will allow EURAXESS Bridgehead Organisations (BHOs) to explore SECURE’s key results and provide feedback on the relevance and applicability of the RCF and TTL Models in their work.

Who Should Attend?

• EURAXESS Bridgehead Organisations

Session Details

• 26 March 2025, 11:00 – 13:00 CET

Agenda

• Presentation of the SECURE Research Career Framework
• Presentation of the SECURE Tenure Track-like Models
• Interactive exercise on priority setting and institutional preferences
• Good practices from SECURE implementing partners
• Q&A and discussion

Why Participate?

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Gain insights into SECURE’s research career solutions
• Engage with experts and peers
• Contribute to shaping better research careers across Europe

Don’t miss out — register today and be part of the conversation!

Research is evolving rapidly, and those supporting it must stay ahead of the curve. OpenAIRE’s 7th Open Science Train-the-Trainer Bootcamp is designed to equip trainers with the latest knowledge and skills in Open Science, empowering them to guide researchers and students toward a more open, transparent, and accessible research ecosystem.

Why Join?

This intensive five-day bootcamp provides an in-depth understanding of:
✅ Open Science, Open Data, and Data Management Plans (DMPs)
✅ Open Access publishing and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
✅ Horizon Europe requirements and OpenAIRE services
✅ The European Open Science Cloud (EOSC)
✅ Tools and software supporting Open Science best practices
✅ Handling challenging questions, including AI-related concerns
✅ Effective communication and teaching strategies for Open Science

Engaging and Interactive Learning

The bootcamp offers a dynamic experience, combining live interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and hands-on assignments. Participants will hear from experts, collaborate in breakout sessions, and build lasting connections through OpenPlato, a dedicated learning platform.

Who Should Apply?

📌 Librarians, data stewards, research support staff, or any professionals planning to train others in Open Science.
📌 Intermediate-level knowledge required—basic familiarity with research data management and Open Access publishing is expected.
📌 Open to applicants worldwide, though some topics will focus on European frameworks.
📌 Only 20 participants will be selected.

Your Commitment

🎯 The course is free, but participants must commit to:
🕙 3-hour live sessions each morning (10:00–13:00 CEST).
📚 2-3 hours of self-study and group collaboration in the afternoon.
📢 Conducting at least one Open Science training session within a year.

How to Apply?

Selection is based on:
🔹 Motivation and potential to conduct Open Science training (50%)
🔹 Previous experience as a trainer in Open Science topics (50%)

Applicants must answer four key questions on their experience, motivation, and training plans. Applications will be pseudonymized for fair review.

Key Dates

📅 Application Deadline: 16 March 2025 (23:59 CEST)
📅 Results Announcement: 28 March 2025
📅 Bootcamp Dates: 19–23 May 2025

This bootcamp is held twice a year—if not selected, you can apply for future sessions!

📢 Apply now and take your Open Science training to the next level!
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The European projects Skills4EOSC and ATRIUM are hosting a webinar on Friday, March 14, 2025, to introduce the FAIR-by-Design Methodology for training materials.

What to Expect

Hosted by Sonja Filiposka, this session will present a six-stage workflow to ensure training materials adhere to the FAIR principles—Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is ideal for researchers and educators looking to:

• Apply best practices for developing FAIR learning materials.
• Utilize metadata schemas for training materials.
• Improve the quality and impact of their learning resources.
• Publish materials in repositories and training catalogues.

How to Join

Participation is free, but registration is required. Register here to receive meeting details.

Today, the GraspOS Community of Practice held an online event from 10:00 to 11:30 CET, focusing on the role of context in Responsible Research Assessment. The session was chaired by Clifford Tatum from CWTS/GraspOS and included presentations by Laura Himanen from CSC/GraspOS. A panel discussion featured diverse perspectives from Karen Stroobants (CoARA), Gareth O’Neill (Technopolis Group/OPUS), James Morris (Science Europe), and Sarah de Rijcke (Leiden University).

Introduction and Observations

The event began with Clifford Tatum introducing the role and implications of context in research assessment. He emphasized the need for assessment practices to respect the variety of scientific disciplines and research types, acknowledging the importance of multi-, inter-, and trans-disciplinary approaches. Laura Himanen presented the observed diversity in the GraspOS pilots, highlighting how these pilots initially classified by type offered little practical value due to their diverse contexts. This realization led to a focus on how contextual factors shape research assessment reforms.

Panel Discussion

The panel discussion explored diverse approaches to research assessment and their implications for reform. Karen Stroobants introduced the call for assessment reform that emphasizes being “as aligned as possible, but as diverse as necessary,” reflecting on the motivation behind this principle. Gareth O’Neill shared observations on the role of context and comparability in relation to OPUS pilots, focusing on how these elements are crucial for evaluating researchers based on the diversity of their contributions and incentivizing Open Science practices.

James Morris provided an RFO perspective on context and comparability in assessing grant proposals, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in implementing these principles in funding decisions. Sarah de Rijcke offered an RPO perspective, discussing how research assessment should be conducted commensurately to the specific nature of scientific disciplines and research missions.

What has been presented from the OPUS project

Gareth O’Neill, a member of the OPUS team and Principal Consultant on Open Science at Technopolis Group, presented the OPUS project. The OPUS project is designed to reform the assessment of research and researchers by developing coordination and support measures that incentivize and reward Open Science practices. At its core, OPUS aims to create a comprehensive set of indicators for research performing organizations (RPOs) and research funding organizations (RFOs), applicable across countries, disciplines, and organizations.

OPUS combines both quantitative and qualitative assessment methods, focusing primarily on the assessment of researchers and their projects. It covers the full spectrum of activities conducted by researchers, offering both generic and specific frameworks to assess researcher activities, including Open Science activities. The project distinguishes between processes, outputs, and outcomes in assessment, phrasing indicators to guide implementation while allowing flexibility. Ultimately, the selection, refinement, and prioritization of indicators are left to RPOs/RFOs.

The OPUS project involves several pilot organizations, including Nova University of Lisbon, University of Cyprus, University of Rijeka, and others. These pilots aim to evaluate researchers based on the diversity of their contributions and incentivize Open Science practices. For instance, Nova University of Lisbon is focusing on the Global Health and Tropical Medicine Research Centre and the Information Management Research Centre, while the University of Cyprus is working with the KIOS Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence.

Brief Overview of GraspOS and GraspOS Community

The GraspOS project supports emerging policy reforms towards an Open Science-aware Responsible Research Assessment system by developing and operating an open and trusted federated infrastructure for next-generation research metrics. The GraspOS Community of Practice facilitates discussions and collaborations among stakeholders to advance these goals.

In summary, the GraspOS project and community focus on reforming research assessment to align with Open Science principles, while the GraspOS Community of Practice provides a platform for stakeholders to discuss and implement these reforms.

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The European Rights Retention Community of Practice will hold its third meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 12:00 CET, organized by SPARC Europe under the Retain project as part of the Knowledge Rights 21 program.

This session will focus on Researcher Advocacy, bringing together experts from Italy and the UK to share their experiences in promoting rights retention among researchers.

Speakers & Key Topics

• Silvana Mangiaracina & Stefania Marzocchi (Copyright Law and Access to Knowledge Policies Group – CLAKP)
  • Advocacy efforts for rights retention in support of Italian researchers.
• Stephen Eglen (University of Cambridge)
  • Raising awareness among researchers.
  • Cambridge’s policy development approach.
  • Strategies to engage faculty and senior leadership.

The event offers expert-backed insights and practical guidance for those seeking to engage researchers in their communities. Participants will also have the opportunity to share their experiences and perspectives.

Who should attend?

• Academic institution staff
• Funders
• Open Science policymakers

Join the discussion and contribute to advancing researcher advocacy in rights retention.

Researchers and project coordinators working under Horizon Europe (HE) grants must adhere to Open Science requirements, including Open Access to publications and Research Data Management. To clarify these obligations, OpenAIRE is hosting a dedicated webinar on March 14, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (UTC), offering expert guidance and practical solutions.

Key Topics:

• HE Open Science Requirements – Mandatory and recommended practices.
• Open Access Compliance – Ensuring publications meet HE mandates.
• Research Data Management – Best practices for managing and sharing data.
• Data Management Plans & Reporting – Properly documenting and reporting research outputs.
• OpenAIRE Tools & Services – Supporting HE projects with compliance solutions.

Speakers:

• Gabriella Leo, Policy Officer – National Seconded Expert, European Commission
• Jonathan England, Open Science Training Specialist, OpenAIRE
• Maja Dolinar, User Engagement & EOSC Liaison, OpenAIRE

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is designed for Project Coordinators, Researchers, Research Managers, Librarians, and Data Stewards looking to understand HE Open Science policies and streamline compliance efforts.

As a not-for-profit organization, OpenAIRE supports HE-funded projects by making Open Science practices more accessible and manageable. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered and explore the tools that can help you meet HE requirements efficiently.

EIFL repository webinar series continues with an insightful second session on March 12, 2025, at 9:00 UTC, focusing on repository workflows, daily tasks of repository managers, and accessibility challenges. This session will also tackle two key community questions:

• What metrics can be used to track repository performance?
• How can repository users be kept engaged?

Expert Insights from Industry Leaders

Panel of experts will share their knowledge on critical aspects of repository management:

• Ljiljana Radisavljević, Repository Manager at the Institute for Vegetable Crops, Serbia, will provide a detailed overview of repository workflows, covering training and advocacy, content recruitment, deposit and review processes, quality assurance, and user management.
• Iryna Kuchma, EIFL Open Access Programme Manager, will discuss repository metrics and how to measure repository performance effectively.
• Milica Ševkušić, EIFL Open Access Programme Project Coordinator, will explore user engagement strategies and introduce the Sienna Accessibility Widget, which has been implemented in over 40 repositories in Serbia to enhance accessibility for visually impaired users.

Join the Discussion

This session is a must-attend for repository managers, researchers, and anyone involved in open access and digital preservation.

📅 Date & Time: March 12, 2025, at 9:00 UTC
🔗 Register here: Zoom

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and improve your repository’s impact!

CODATA and the World Data System (WDS) are excited to announce the Call for Sessions, Presentations, and Posters for SciDataCon 2025, part of International Data Week (IDW) 2025. The conference, themed “Data for Positive Change,” will take place from October 13–16, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia.

Call for Submissions

Researchers, data professionals, and policymakers are invited to submit proposals for sessions, presentations, and posters that address critical data-related challenges in research and innovation.

• Session and Presentation Deadline: April 15, 2025 (23:59 AEST)
• Poster Submission Deadline: May 15, 2025 (23:59 AEST)

Submit your proposal here: SciDataCon Submission Portal

About International Data Week & SciDataCon

IDW is a leading global event on research data, co-organized by CODATA, WDS, and the Research Data Alliance (RDA). It provides a platform for discussions on open science, FAIR data, AI, and interdisciplinary collaboration. SciDataCon focuses on advancing data-driven research, policies, and best practices.

The 2025 themes include:
🔹 Indigenous Data Governance
🔹 FAIR Data and AI in Scientific Research
🔹 Open and Interoperable Data in Research
🔹 Data Infrastructure and Global Collaboration
🔹 The Role of Data in Sustainable Development Goals

How to Participate

Participants can propose sessions, present research findings, or showcase their work in a poster format. Sessions can take various formats, including panel discussions, interactive workshops, and research presentations.

Key Guidelines:
✔ Abstracts should clearly outline the research, practice, or policy relevance (300-900 words).
✔ At least one author per accepted submission must attend in person.
✔ Selected abstracts will be featured in the SciDataCon 2025 collection.

Important Dates

📅 January 14, 2025 – Call for Submissions Opens
📅 April 15, 2025 – Deadline for Sessions & Presentations
📅 May 15, 2025 – Deadline for Posters
📅 June 16, 2025 – Full Conference Program Published
📅 July 15, 2025 – Speaker Registration Deadline
📅 October 13–16, 2025 – SciDataCon 2025 at IDW2025

Join in Brisbane and contribute to shaping the future of research data! 🚀

The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) Annual Conference and General Assembly will take place on March 21–22, 2025, in Krakow, Poland, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals from around the world.

A Flagship Event for Research and Innovation

This event is a key gathering for the global research community, offering discussions on topics shaping the future of research, science policy, and innovation. It provides a unique platform for networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.

Register Now!

• Annual Conference: Open to all participants. Secure your spot today!
• General Assembly (March 22, 14:15–17:30): Exclusive to MCAA members. Separate registration is required.

Satellite Events on March 19–20

Ahead of the main conference, satellite events will take place, offering additional opportunities for engagement.

Discover Krakow

As Poland’s historic capital, Krakow is a vibrant center of culture, tourism, and innovation. The AGH University of Krakow will serve as the venue, providing a dynamic setting for this prestigious event.

Don’t miss out – register now and be part of this global research community!