Assessing national current FAIR-enabling capabilities
2024-05-14 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online
The “FAIR Implementation Workshop – Assessing national current FAIR-enabling capabilities” will take place on 14 May 2024 14:00-16:00 CEST. Confirm your registration below. Note: Registration for the workshop is free but mandatory.
The Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) is a group of organisations who work on harmonising the assessment of research. It takes into account practices and activities that maximise the quality and impact of research. It involves basing assessment primarily on qualitative judgment, for which peer review is central, supported by responsible use of quantitative indicators.
This two-hour workshop will focus on the topic of research assessment to help the selected candidates to draft their FAIR implementation action plan by taking into account the research assessment aspect.

URN:NBN webinar
2024-05-15 09:00 - 12:00
Join us for an exciting URN:NBN webinar hosted by the National Library of Finland on 15 May 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (UTC +2) or 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Finnish time).
Explore the upcoming URN:NBN landscape report and discover the PID meta resolver developed for EOSC by the FAIRCORE4EOSC project. Dive into case studies presented by current URN and NBN providers from European national libraries.
Engage in discussions on URN use and policy, and contribute to shaping future URN:NBN development and collaboration.
URN:NBN service providers, users, and PID enthusiasts are all invited to participate!

Please note the day’s schedule is still subject to change.
9:00-9:05 Welcome (NatLibFin)
9:05-9:25 URN:NBN Landscape Report (Ulriika Vihervalli)
9:25-9:45 PID Meta Resolver (FAIRCORE4EOSC)
9:45-10:00 Discussion / Q&A
10:00-10:15 Break
URN:NBNs at National Levels
10:15-10:25 National Library of Finland (Jyrki Ilva & Emma Pietarila)
10:25-10:35 National Library of Germany (Stephanie Palek)
10:35-10:45 National Library of the Netherlands (Sam Alloing)
10:45-10:55 National Central Library of Florence (Chiara Storti)
10:55-11:05 Discussion / Q&A
11:05-11:20 Break
Future of URN:NBNs
11:20-11:40 Small Group Discussion: URN:NBN Development and Collaboration
11:40-11:55 Open Floor: Group Discussion Results
11:55-12:00 End of Webinar (Ulriika Vihervalli)

How to: Aufbau eines institutionellen OER-Ökosystems - Einblicke in Open Educational Resources an der Universität Wien
2024-05-15 10:30 - 12:00
In der dynamischen Hochschullandschaft hat sich die Integration von Open Educational Resources (OER) zu einer zentralen Kraft entwickelt, die Zugänglichkeit von Wissen, Innovation in der Lehre und Zusammenarbeit
von Expert*innen vorantreibt. Dieses Webinar befasst sich mit dem Aufbau eines institutionellen OER-Ökosystems aus der Hochschul-Perspektive und gibt Einblicke in eine Umsetzung am Beispiel der Universität Wien.
Im Kern geht es auf dem Weg zum Aufbau von OER-Support-Strukturen – die je nach Gestaltung des OER-Ökosystems eng verbunden u.a. mit FDM-Support wirken – darum, die vielfältigen Bedürfnisse und Perspektiven der verschiedenen Interessengruppen zu berücksichtigen, darunter Nutzer*innen, Produzent*innen, Infrastrukturmanager*innen und Entscheidungsträger*innen. Indem diese unterschiedlichen Perspektiven beleuchtet werden, können Institutionen fundierte Wege zur praktischen Umsetzung von Open Education aufzeigen.
Parallelen zur institutionellen Verankerung von Open Access und Open Data in der Forschung zeigen, dass OER als offen lizenzierte Publikationen aus der Lehre eine Transformation eben dieser bedeuten. Dazu ist es notwendig, nicht nur die Kompetenz für die Nutzung und Erstellung von OER zu fördern, sondern auch ihre nachhaltige Verfügbarkeit für alle Beteiligten sicherzustellen – all dies unterstützt durch Infrastrukturen und Services des jeweiligen OER-Ökosystems, oft eng verzahnt mit forschungsunterstützenden Services.
Im Webinar wird vor diesem Hintergrund vor allem die Rolle der transdisziplinären Zusammenarbeit zwischen den wichtigsten Akteuren im Auf-/Ausbau eines institutionellen OER-Ökosystems, einschließlich E-Learning-Zentren, zentralen IT-Diensten und Bibliotheken aufgezeigt. Durch die enge Kooperation dieser Abteilungen können Hochschulen Lehrkräfte und Mitarbeiter*innen effektiv bei der Einbettung von OER unterstützen. Zudem werden für Hochschulen nachnutzbare Ergebnisse aus dem durch das BMBWF geförderte OER-Gesamtpaket für den österreichischen Hochschulraum „Open Education Austria Advanced“ in diesem Kontext beleuchtet und mögliche weitere Wege der Umsetzung aufgezeigt.

UNESCO Working Groups on Open Science: Policy and Policy Instruments
2024-05-15 14:00 - 16:00
The subject of our discussion will be ways to assess the impact of policy and policy instruments pertaining to open science.

The WorldFAIR Project: The journey so far and next steps
2024-05-22 12:00 - 2024-05-23 14:00
This special double session co-located with the RDA Virtual Plenary 22 is designed to show case the outputs from the WorldFAIR project and to discuss next steps. The event is open to all; you do not need to be a member of the WorldFAIR consortium to join.
WorldFAIR has a number of distinctive features that are worthy of attention and will be of interest to the RDA community. WorldFAIR is a two-year European Commission funded project to advance the implementation of the FAIR principles. Coordinated by CODATA and with the RDA as an important partner, WorldFAIR has the distinction of being a genuinely global project and – thanks to special EC rules – has funded partners from around the world.
The core of the WorldFAIR project are the 11 case studies, which represent a wide range of sciences, communities and challenges, with global geographical coverage. These were identified from groups active in CODATA, RDA or both. Among the partners in these case studies are number of organisations that play an important role in articulating and agreeing metadata and terminology standards for researchers in various domains. The first session will explore the outputs from these case studies and in particular the recommendations made. A selection of the Case Studies will describe their work, their experience of using FIPs and will articulate key recommendations for the use of metadata standards and terminologies and structured around the most important themes and issues encountered.
The second session will focus on one of the key outputs of WorldFAIR: the Cross-Domain Interoperability Framework (CDIF). CDIF provides a set of guidelines and practice for using domain-agnostic standards to support the interoperability and reusability of FAIR data, especially across domain and institutional boundaries. CDIF has been developed based on input from WorldFAIR’s 11 case studies, including their FIPs, a series of dedicated meetings, and the participation of all the case studies in two successive workshops hosted at the Leibniz Foundation’s Dagstuhl Centre. Thirty invited experts have participated in drafting the CDIF guidelines, including members of many related FAIR initiatives and standards bodies, and has therefore, drawn on significant expertise both within and outside the WorldFAIR project. This session will present the key CDIF ‘modules’ which cover the most important functional areas for using data across domains: discovery, integration, controlled vocabularies and mappings, provenance and process description, temporal and spatial description, etc.
Both sessions will invite feedback and discuss activities to continuing this work beyond the lifetime of the EC funded project under the banner of WorldFAIR+

A Guide to FAIR Bioimage Data 2024
2024-05-23 14:00 - 17:00
Do you perform biological imaging and want to maximise the potential of your bioimaging data?
Join us for the second instalment of our free online workshop, ‘Euro-BioImaging’s Guide to FAIR Bioimage Data,’ on Thursday, 23 May 2024, from 14:00 to 17:00 CEST.
Everyone is welcome!
About the workshop
In this interactive online workshop we will introduce the FAIR principles in the context of bioimaging data. Designed for researchers across all scales of bioimaging, from molecules to humans, this workshop will provide simple yet effective steps for a smooth start to your FAIR journey. We will explore the benefits of FAIR data for molecular, cellular as well as pre-clinical imaging and best practices for data management.
Featuring invited speakers from bioimaging repositories, we will discuss what you can do with your data after publication. And if you want to take it one step further, there will also be advanced sessions on cloud compatible next-generation file formats for image data.
By the end of the workshop, you will no longer find FAIR to be an intimidating concept that you have been putting off. Instead, you will be equipped with the knowledge and resources to identify and implement the necessary adjustments to bring your bioimaging data to the next level.
Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ldu2grz4pGdyUhJJgOLpml1elNcd1-Iyx
Special offer – bring your own data:
Do you have an imaging dataset related to COVID-19 or other infectious diseases and need support to make it FAIR? Bring your data and we will work together to apply the concepts of the workshop directly to your dataset, free of charge thanks to funding from the BY-COVID project.
To apply, simply fill out the registration form or contact us directly at fairdata@eurobioimaging.eu.

Advancing Data Exchange Innovations in FAIR Data Spaces | Second Open Call
2024-05-27 11:00 - 12:30
Overview:
The FAIR Data Spaces project, coordinated by Fraunhofer, is at the forefront of integrating services from Gaia-X, International Data Spaces (IDS), the German National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI), and the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). The project has already launched several demonstrators (see Technical Foundations), showcasing its practical applications in areas such as biodiversity, research data quality assurance, and cross-platform data analysis. To further explore new areas, the first open call was released inviting companies to develop innovative data exchange scenarios between industry and academia. This call announced three research and development contracts, each funded with a budget of €60,000. Fraunhofer is set to announce a second round soon, continuing with the same overall budget of €180,000.
Objective of the Webinar:
This webinar will introduce the upcoming second round of the FAIR Data Spaces project’s open call. Ideal for existing partners and new participants, this session aims to enhance understanding of the project’s scope and to streamline the submission process for new tenders. Attendees will gain insights into the project’s achievements and learn about the expectations for upcoming submissions, including opportunities for creating new demonstrators.
Key Discussion Points:

Introduction to the FAIR Data Spaces project and its significance in the current research and industry landscape.
Overview of the developed demonstrators and an explanation of the expectations and requirements for the second round of tenders, including potential areas for new demonstrators and improvements.
Open discussion for feedback from participants to understand their perspectives and expectations, ensuring the upcoming tender aligns with the needs and capabilities of the community.

Your Work | Your Choice. Open Research an der UdK Berlin am Beispiel des Forschungsdatenmanagements
2024-05-29 15:00 - 16:30
Die Universität der Künste Berlin betrachtet Open Research und damit auch Forschungsdatenmanagement immer im Kontext von Kunst und Wissenschaft. Die damit verfolgte offene Zugänglichkeit, Nachvollziehbarkeit und – wo möglich – Nachnutzbarkeit künstlerischer wie wissenschaftlicher Prozesse ist ein Zusammenspiel diverser Aspekte, die noch dazu zahlreichen rechtlichen wie technischen Fragen unterliegen. Zudem sind an der UdK Berlin Forschung und Lehre eng miteinander verknüpft, sodass auch primär forschungsrelevante Themen wie Open Research ebenso für die Lehre von großer Bedeutung sind.
Am Beispiel der Universitätsbibliothek wird der Vortrag die Komplexität des Forschungsdatenmanagements in den Künsten verdeutlichen und aufzeigen, welche Möglichkeiten jetzt schon bestehen und wo / bei wem angesetzt werden muss, um das jetzt noch Unmögliche perspektivisch umsetzen zu können.

The WorldFAIR Webinar Series: Guidelines and Recommendations from the Case Study on Population Health
2024-05-30 12:00 - 13:00
The Implementation Network for Sharing Population Information from Research Entities (INSPIRE) project is assembling technologies and standards in support of a data hub that facilitates federated and/or shared research capable of interoperating across often-neglected low-resource settings: it aims to provide a platform-as-a-service, which can make data of disparate types available to many different styles of analysis, among which AI systems are increasingly prominent.
INSPIRE uses OMOP, a common data model that is becoming the gold standard for systematically integrating health data from disparate sources and conducting observational research at scale using routine clinical care data. However, OMOP is not completely FAIR29 and further work is needed to improve the ability to integrate diverse sources of data.
This case study team will improve the interoperation of OMOP with other standards to enable machine-actionable descriptions of data structure and provenance (e.g., DDI-CDI, PROV-O, SDTL); the composition of measurements focused on the objects of research (e.g., I-ADOPT); record linkage modeling for creating and evaluating bridges that connect domains, vocabularies (e.g., SKOS); and data discovery (e.g., Schema.org, DCAT). This suite of standards forms the basis of an ‘AI-Ready’ description of data suitable for use across domain and institutional boundaries.

The research data insider: Introducing the GORC model
2024-05-31 09:00 - 09:30
The Global Open Research Commons International (GORC) model describes how the research infrastructure ecology is moving towards providing shared virtual spaces or platforms, presenting the researchers with a marketplace of and for data and services. But what is the GORC Model actually? And how does this approach apply to and affect the development of research data infrastructure?

UNESCO Working Groups on Open Science: Infrastructures
2024-06-03 14:00 - 16:00
The meeting will focus on open science and artificial intelligence.

EULiST Alliance interactive Virtual Round Tables (VRT) on the European Open Science Cloud
2024-06-04 10:00 - 11:00
A moderated interactive virtual round table with Karel Luyben, President of the EOSC Association.

The discussion will be moderated by Paolo Budroni, EULiST Alliance Local Coordinator at TU Wien.
The VRT will have the character of a mini-workshop and a duration comparable to a radio broadcast, in which an expert (Karel Luyben) will be led in the broadcast by a moderator. After a short introduction, Karel Luyben will present the EOSC Association and its aims for a few minutes, opening the door to a moderated discussion intended as the beginning of a possible future interaction between the EOSC Association and the EULiST Alliance.
With this VRT the EULiST Alliance is aiming at…:

Offer a direct communication channel with one of the leading experts in the EOSC field
Establish a communication channel with the EOSC Association
facilitate possible future interaction between the European University Alliance EULiST and the EOSC Association
Achieve alignment of knowledge concerning the European Open Scioence Cloud
Promote community building within the Alliance regarding crucial Pan-European initiatives
Foster the extended competencies of the whole Consortium beyond the ongoing project objectives
Promote potential future training activities that could result in the possible cooperation with the EOSC Association

The moderate discussion will take place with the technical and logistical assistance of the EOSC Focus project partner TU Wien, which will be responsible for providing a take-away message of the transmission, as well as for depositing the transmission records (presentation material and recorded material in a Data Repository of the TU Wien).
Technical assistance: Barbara Sánchez and Juliana Giroletti, both EOSC Focus projects.

Duration: 55 minutes –
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About Karel Luyben: https://eosc.eu/board-directors/karel-luyben/
Karel Luyben is Rector Magnificus Emeritus of the Delft University of Technology as of 2018. He was Rector Magnificus of the Delft University of Technology from 2010 to 2018. Before that he served as Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences for almost 12 years.
In 1983 he was appointed full professor in Biochemical Engineering at the Delft University of Technology, and from there has gained experience in research, starting a SME, research leadership and leading European organisations like the European Federation of Biotechnology, CESAER and now the European Open Science Cloud Association.
Presently he is primarily active in the domain of Open Science. Until 2023 he was National Coordinator for Open Science in the Netherlands. He was the Chairman of the Board of the Dutch Techcentre for Life Sciences for ten years and is involved with the Open Science Task Forces of CESAER and EUA since 2020.
Since 2021 he is the President of the European Open Science Cloud Association (EOSC-A).

Forthcoming webinar: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) in the Institutional Publishing Ecosystem
2024-06-04 15:00 - 16:30
You are invited to a webinar on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) in the Institutional Publishing Ecosystem. This joint DIAMAS/C4DISC webinar will be a thought-provoking, 90-minute webinar where the findings of the DIAMAS Institutional Publishing Landscape survey, and the sections of the DIAMAS Extensible Quality Standard in Institutional Publishing (EQSIP) and Toolsuite and Guidelines, concerning gender and accessibility will be presented. The Webinar will also provide insights into developments in EDIB in scholarly publishing from C4DISC. There will be time for questions.
Registration: https://tsv-fi.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkd-ivrjouHdbnxFqBe5bQG5xCbjZYVtW2
Zoom link: provided by email to registered participants.
Programme:

Mikael Laakso: DIAMAS project and Landscape survey on EDIB (synopsis and report)
Lynne Bowker: DIAMAS Toolsuite and Guidelines on EDIB (Gender equity Toolsuite and Guidelines and SURVEY; Accessibility Toolsuite and Guidelines and SURVEY)
Sandra Shaw: C4DISC activities to promote and support EDIB
Janne Pölönen (moderator)
Open discussion

Embrace the Open: How to start an institutional OE pilot project
2024-06-04 16:00 - 18:00
We are delighted to invite you to the eighth event in our ENOEL Workshop series, on 4 June 2024 at 4-5:50 PM CEST. The workshop topic is “Embrace the Open: How to start an institutional OE pilot project”.

Our workshop facilitators are Claudia Hackl, Open Education Austria Advanced | University of Vienna (Austria), Mira Buist-Zhuk, University of Groningen (Netherlands), and Marta Bustillo, University College Dublin (Ireland).

During this workshop, you will discover the importance of OER and the need for institutional anchoring and infrastructure development to ensure their availability and adoption in higher education. You will also get an opportunity to explore the diverse requirements and perspectives on OER from different stakeholders when starting an institutional OE project.
With other participants, you will further reflect on the development of infrastructure and services for OER to support university teaching and research in the long run. Lastly, you will be encouraged to decide on possible next steps for your own institution on how to start an institutional OE pilot project.
Don’t miss this chance to get a better look into successful interdisciplinary cooperations between e-learning centres, central IT, education support services, and libraries in the context of Open Education!
The chat will be open for the audience to ask questions and engage in the discussion directly with our experts.
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

understand the importance of OER and the need for institutional anchoring and infrastructure development to ensure
their availability and adoption in higher education
identify the diverse requirements and perspectives on OER from different stakeholders, including users, producers,
infrastructure managers, and policy makers.
generate ideas on the development of infrastructure and services for OER to support university teaching and research
in the long run.
decide on possible next steps for your own institution on how to start an institutional OE pilot project.

Please join us. Register using this link: https://tinyurl.com/ENOELWorkshop8

We hope you can make it, and we encourage you to share this with your colleagues!

FAIR-IMPACT’s virtual clinic for potential applicants to the 2nd open call for repository support programme
2024-06-05 11:00 - 12:00
FAIR-IMPACT launched our 2nd open call for Route 1 expert support (non-financial) on 2nd May 2024. Applications are invited to join the support programme targeted to Repositories & Data service Providers
The deadline for applications is June 14th, 2024.

For those who are considering applying to the open call for support this workshop provides an informal opportunity for potential applicants to ask the FAIR-IMPACT team any questions they have about the support actions, eligibility, and the application process.

BY-COVID Spring 2024 Baseline Use Case Workshop: Integration of individual-level socioeconomic data for infectious diseases research and prevention in Europe
2024-06-06 09:30 - 12:00
We are pleased to invite you and/or your representatives to the BY-COVID project Workshop on Integration of individual-level socioeconomic data for infectious diseases research and prevention in Europe.
The BY-COVID project aims to make data on COVID-19 and other infectious diseases available to scientists and the wider public. This workshop is part of the BY-COVID project’s Work Package 5 implementing Use Cases, and is co-organised by KNAW-DANS/CESSDA, Sciensano and IACS.
The workshop will take place online on 6th of June, 09:30 – 12:00 and will be recorded to access afterwards.

Thursday 6th of June, 2024

09:30 – 09:40
Welcome, goals of the workshop, recap previous workshop & brief tour de table

09:40 – 09:55
Overview of the BY-COVID Baseline Use Case (Enrique Bernal-Delgado)

09:55 – 10:25
Challenges of mobilising and linking individual-level data, from the perspective of social epidemiology (presenter TBD)

10:25 – 10:50
Experience from Baseline Use Case partners: mapping data availability, procedures, and challenges

10:50 – 11:00
Break

11:00 – 11:45
Breakout sessions

A. Exploring socioeconomic data sources in Europe: availability, limitations, and mobilisation

B. Navigating socioeconomic data sharing: overcoming barriers and leveraging facilitators

C. Socioeconomic and health data linkage for EU-level research: challenges and solutions

D. Advancing socioeconomic data integration: generalisation, sustainability, and policy relevance

11:45 – 12:00
Reporting back from breakout sessions & Wrap-up

New Repositories for New Biodiversity Research
2024-06-13 11:00 - 12:00
Recent technology-driven advances in biodiversity research have created a need for more, new types of FAIR repositories. In this meetup, we discuss two of these. Firstly, the broad and expanding application of AI-based methods in image/sound/text/sequence classification has created a need for repositories for exchanging pre-trained models and their training data. Secondly, the advent of massively parallel DNA sequencing techniques applied to the environment has shown a large diversity of sequence variants, whose incremental aggregation in a central repository would enable a more fine-grained assessment of the presence and abundance of distinct haplotypes in the natural environment and in medical settings. In this event, we will introduce the current research practices and challenges and discuss how the community can proceed in light of these developments.
This virtual workshop will take place from 11:00-12:00 CEST on June 13 2024. The agenda will be added shortly.
Registration for this workshop is free but mandatory. Reserve your place by filing out the registration form below.

Advancing Research Data Management and Open Science in Austria
2024-06-18 10:00 - 12:00
The aim of this event is to present the work done in Austria on the national level and also learn about European developments and results of EOSC-related projects such as FAIR-Impact. The event will debate around metadata and semantic interoperability, as well as FAIR-enabling repositories and Austrian National Open Science Policies.

Zertifikatsprogramm "Data Steward" an der Universität Wien: Rückblick auf die ersten zwei Jahre
2024-06-20 10:00 - 12:00
Die Aus- und Weiterbildung von Data Stewards wird zunehmend zu einem Schwerpunktthema im Ausbau forschungsunterstützender Services in Österreich und international. Im bevorstehenden Webinar mit dem Titel „Zertifikatsprogramm „Data Steward“ an der Universität Wien: Rückblick auf die ersten zwei Jahre“ haben Sie die Gelegenheit, tiefer in die Entstehung und Entwicklung dieses Weiterbildungsangebots einzutauchen.
Erfahren Sie mehr über die spannenden Anfänge und die Entwicklung des ersten Weiterbildungsprogramms für Data Stewards in Österreich. Das Programm integriert aktuelle Erkenntnisse im Bereich Forschungsdatenmanagement, Open Science und Open Research, die nahtlos mit den praktischen Aufgaben von Data Stewards an Forschungseinrichtungen verbunden werden. Mehr als 50 Personen aus über 10 verschiedenen Ländern haben bereits an den ersten beiden Runden dieses Kurses erfolgreich teilgenommen. Im Webinar werden nicht nur die wertvollen Erfahrungen und Erkenntnisse des Organisationsteams präsentiert, sondern auch das Feedback der Teilnehmenden diskutiert. Darüber hinaus erhalten Sie einen Einblick in die geplanten nächsten Schritte und Entwicklungen dieses Programms.
Bewerbungen für die dritte Runde des Programms können bis zum 30. Juni 2024 eingereicht werden. Das Zertifikatsprogramm beginnt im Oktober 2024. Mehr dazu auf der Website des Zertifikatsprogrammes „Data Steward“.

Strategies for training and knowledge exchange with a consulting perspective
2024-06-25 - 2024-06-26
BioNT – BIO Network for Training – is an international consortium of academic entities and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). BioNT is dedicated to providing a comprehensive training program and fostering a community for digital skills relevant to the biotechnology industry and biomedical sector. With a curriculum tailored for both beginners and advanced professionals, BioNT aims to equip individuals with the necessary expertise in handling, processing, and visualising biological data, as well as utilising computational biology tools. Leveraging the consortium’s strong background in digital literacy training and extensive network of collaborations, BioNT is poised to professionalise life sciences data management, processing, and analysis skills.
This hands-on workshop will introduce you to essential training theory, needs assessment techniques and effective delivery strategies in training and consulting, followed by an introduction to consulting with a focus on bioinformatics. You will explore the theory of learning, emphasising how people learn, followed by practical teaching techniques, learner-centred instruction, and creating an inclusive classroom environment. Its primary emphasis lies in hands-on teaching methods, constructive alignment, formative assessment, and providing valuable feedback to learners. Additionally, the workshop will highlight other knowledge-exchange formats, like consulting and mentoring, offering insights into the interface between industry and academia, and how bioinformaticians can leverage their skills in related roles.
BioNT offers a two-day workshop with the primary aim of introducing participants to good enough practices for teaching and consulting.
On the first day, participants will dive into the theory of learning, drawing upon The Carpentries material to provide a solid foundation. This includes an introduction to evidence-based teaching practices, equipping participants with strategies grounded in research to enhance their instructional effectiveness. The workshop also focuses on creating a positive environment for learners, offering practical guidance on fostering inclusivity and engagement during workshops. Furthermore, participants will have ample opportunities to practise and refine their teaching skills through hands-on activities and group discussions. This allows participants to gain valuable experience and confidence in their instructional delivery. In addition, the workshop will also cover training development and surveying training needs. Participants will learn how to assess the learning needs of their target audience and make informed decisions on training content and delivery methods. Exercises will be conducted to guide participants through the process of surveying training needs and developing collaborative training materials within the community.
On the second day of the workshop, we broaden the scope to include other forms of knowledge transfer, such as consulting and mentoring. Participants will dive deeper into how to communicate efficiently by focusing on refining their delivery style, tone, and pacing to optimise learner or consultee engagement and comprehension. Emphasis will be placed on integrating feedback to continually improve the learning experience and meet the diverse needs of learners and consultees. In addition, participants will explore strategies for effectively teaching technical knowledge using the proven BioNT training format, known for its structured and hands-on approach. Through practical examples and exercises, participants will learn how to break down complex technical concepts into digestible modules and facilitate active learning experiences.
On the second half-day, participants will engage with key questions related to consultancy in bioinformatics, including how to technically keep track of tasks and document projects, the frequency and criteria for follow-up, initiation of new projects, delegation decisions, managing multiple consultancy sessions, handling unreasonable requests, prioritisation between projects, time management strategies, prioritisation of consultancy over general training, division of time among different activities, and defining the threshold between consultancy and research involvement.

Public Launch of the Skils4EOSC Competence Centres Network
2024-06-25 09:30 - 12:30
During this virtual event, you will discover the Skills4EOSC Competence Centres (S4E CCs). According to the project’s vision, these CCs are hubs for Open Science and EOSC activities in their respective countries or thematic domains. The S4E CCs are collaborative entities and networks bringing together extensive expertise in Open Science and data management across various domains. They provide training and support while collaborating at the pan-European level to align curricula, quality assurance, and certification schemes for competencies and materials related to Open Science, FAIR research output management, and the EOSC context.

Wissenschaftliche Publikationen sicher nutzen mit Creative Commons Lizenzen
2024-06-27 11:00 - 12:00
In dieser Ausgabe des OA-Talks führt uns Dr. Christoph Bruch in die Grundlagen der Creative Commons Lizenzen (CC-Lizenzen) ein. CC-Lizenzen sind Musterverträge, die weltweit genutzt werden, um eine freie Nutzung urheberrechtlich geschützter Werke rechtssicher zu ermöglichen. Im Vortrag werden die Rechtsgrundlagen für CC-Lizenzen erläutert und die verschiedenen Ausprägungen der Lizenzen vorgestellt.
Dabei werden folgende Themen zur Sprache kommen:

Warum sollte ich meine Publikationen unter eine Creative Commons Lizenz stellen?
Wann darf ich eine Creative Commons Lizenz vergeben?
Was gestatte ich bei den verschiedenen Ausprägungen der CC-Lizenzen?
Welche CC-Lizenzen erlauben die Nutzung durch KI-Anwendungen?

Den Vortrag hält Dr. Christoph Bruch, Referent des Helmholtz Open Science Office der Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft.
Eingeladen sind Wissenschaftler*innen, Student*innen, Beratende sowie alle Interessierte. Nach dem Vortrag gibt es die Möglichkeit Fragen zu diskutieren.

Für weitere Fragen wenden Sie sich gerne an Dr. Sarah Dellmann.

Maturity Model for Pathogen Data Platforms
2024-07-05 13:00 - 15:00
Maturity models are a useful tool to support data platform managers in assessing current gaps in their maturity and development lifecycle. The Pathogen Data Platform maturity model specifically targets managers of data platforms that host on pathogens, and associated, contextual sensitive, personal metadata. It was developed within ELIXIR-CONVERGE and tested in a pilot run within BY-COVID. It is very largely inspired from the maturity model of the Federated EGA.
During this highly interactive workshop, generally addressed to platform managers and those involved in platform development (bioinformaticians, ITs, legal services etc.), we will present practical illustrations of how to understand and score the various indicators of the maturity model, with examples focusing on SARS-CoV-2, bacterial, and wastewater data. We will also discuss the importance of ensuring FAIRness of platforms by design and how maturity models can support this.

How To Be Open: Libraries
2024-08-20 11:00 - 12:00
Libraries are the heart of the scholarly ecosystem, acting as gateways to knowledge and resources for researchers, students, and the public.
This session, led by Dr. Alwaleed Alkhaja, Head of Open Access and Copyright at Qatar National Library, will explore how libraries can embrace and promote Open Science principles, ensuring wider accessibility, transparency, and collaboration in research.
This session will delve into:

Implementing Open Access Policies: Practical steps for libraries to adopt and enforce open access policies, ensuring that staff and patrons benefit from unrestricted access to information.
Setting Up Open Access Funds: Guidance on establishing and managing funds dedicated to supporting open access initiatives within libraries.
Read and Publish Agreements: Insights into negotiating and implementing agreements that facilitate open access publishing, benefiting both researchers and institutions.
Developing Institutional Repositories: The importance of creating and maintaining repositories that preserve and disseminate scholarly work openly.
Making Digitised Content Accessible: Strategies for making digitised content available to the public, enhancing the reach and impact of library collections.

The session aims to address the unique opportunities and challenges in the Arab states for achieving various levels of openness in libraries. By discussing these topics, the hope is to empower libraries to become more open, transparent, and collaborative.
This event is ideal for librarians, open access managers, consortium managers, heritage library managers, open science advocates, and repository managers. By bringing together these diverse stakeholders, they aim to foster a collaborative environment that advances the cause of Open Science in the library community.

Towards a Transparent Transition to Open Access: The Current Data Landscape
2024-09-03 14:00 - 15:00
LIBER’s Open Access Working Group invites you to this webinar to learn about the findings from two recent studies published on the financial aspects of transitioning to open access and to have a discussion roundtable on implications in libraries’ open access strategies moving forward. The webinar will be facilitated by Dr. Birgit Schmidt, Head of Knowledge Commons at the Göttingen State and University Library.
Speakers: Bianca Kramer, Independent Research Analyst at Sesame Open Science. Her work focuses on open science, open metadata and open infrastructure. Najko Jahn, Data Analyst at the State and University Library Göttingen, University of Göttingen. His work focuses on scholarly communication analytics.
DISCLAIMER: The event has a capacity of 500 persons; The event will be recorded.

Abschlussveranstaltung des Kooperationsprojekts DiTAH
2024-09-16 14:00 - 17:00
Einladung zur online Abschlussveranstaltung des Kooperationsprojekts DiTAH “Digitale Transformation in den Österreichisches Geisteswissenschaften”
Montag, 16. September 2024 von 14:00 bis 17:00 online unter https://uni-graz.zoom.us/j/62306878063?pwd=[REDACTED]

Begrüßung durch Projektleiter (Univ.-Prof. Dr. M.A. Georg Vogeler)
Begrüßung durch BMBWF und Vorstellung der Förderungsschiene (ALIN Mag.a Ursula Brustmann)
DiTAH Projektvorstellung durch Projektleiter (Univ.-Prof. Dr. M.A. Georg Vogeler)
DH Infrastrukturen in Österreich: CLARIAH-AT (Mag. Walter Scholger)
Vorstellung der neuen DiTAH Webseite (Projektmanagement Team)
Vorstellung der einzelnen DiTAH Teilprojekte (Projektpartner:innen)

MONITOR Community Call - For Institutions
2024-09-24 08:00 - 17:00
Are you interested in having a Dashboard in OpenAIRE-MONITOR and want to learn more about the service? Have you already got a Dashboard in OpenAIRE-MONITOR and interested in the recent updates of the service? Got questions about how you can fully benefit from the service? Join our dedicated community calls and learn more!
Agenda: TBC
Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qcO6rrzIjGdRBa2CDx2isL-67ghbsuzFD#/registration
* This meeting will be recorded and the recording will be shared via the OpenAIRE channels. By registering you accept the terms on which it will take place.

MONITOR Community Call - For Funders
2024-09-24 12:00 - 13:00
Are you interested in having a Dashboard in OpenAIRE-MONITOR and want to learn more about the service? Have you already got a Dashboard in OpenAIRE-MONITOR and interested in the recent updates of the service? Got questions about how you can fully benefit from the service? Join our dedicated community calls and learn more!
Agenda: TBC
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0oc-uoqDMvEt2gR8xiA-aMld00aevojot2#/registration
* This meeting will be recorded and the recording will be shared via the OpenAIRE channels. By registering you accept the terms on which it will take place.

Konsortialfinanzierung von Diamond Open Access -Welche Angebote gibt es und wie funktionieren sie
2024-09-24 13:00 - 15:00
Im Rahmen des BMBF-geförderten Projekts KOALA-AV möchten wir Ihnen
detaillierte Informationenzu verschiedenen
Diamond-Open-Access-Konsortialangeboten vermitteln. KOALA-AV ist
einKooperationsprojekt des Kommunikations-, Informations-, Medienzentrum
(KIM) der UniversitätKonstanz und der TIB – Leibniz-Informationszentrum
Technik und Naturwissenschaften. Wir laden Sie herzlich zum digitalen
Workshop ein:
*Referent*innen*
* Juliane Finger von OLEcon (ZBW)
* Sebastian Schaarschmidt von KOALA (SLUB)
* Marco Tullney von KOALA (TIB)
*Workshop-Agenda*
* Einführende Inputs der Konsortialanbieter*innen
o Themengebiete: Welche fachlichen Themengebiete werden abgedeckt?
o Kosten: Wie hoch sind die Beiträge für die konsortiale
Finanzierung für die jeweilige Einrichtung?
o Mehrwert: Was ist der Mehrwert für die Bibliotheken?
o Teilnahme: Wie kann eine Einrichtung teilnehmen? (Deadlines,
Voraussetzungen, wiederkehrende Zyklen)
* Expert*innenbefragung und Austausch
o Nach den Inputs können die Teilnehmenden ihre Fragen direkt an
die Vertreter*innen der Konsortialangebote stellen.
o Es wird Raum für den Austausch unter den Teilnehmenden geben.
*Zielgruppe*
Der Workshop richtet sich an Bibliotheksbeschäftigte, die in ihrer
Einrichtung für Beratungen und/oder Entscheidungen im Bereich Open
Access zuständig sind und an Open-Access-Konsortialmodellen interessiert
sind.
*Teilnahme & Registrierung *(siehe auch PDF-Flyer im Anhang)*
*
Um am Workshop teilzunehmen, registrieren Sie sich bitte *bis zum 18.
September* HIER
<https://uni-konstanz-de.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpd-yspzsiGtMGrgEJPEc67oZGUDpASTQo>:
https://uni-konstanz-de.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpd-yspzsiGtMGrgEJPEc67oZGUDpASTQo
Die maximale Teilnehmenden-Anzahl liegt bei 25 Personen.
Wir freuen uns auf den Austausch mit Ihnen!
Bei Fragen zur Veranstaltung wenden Sie sich an Karin Silvia Stork
(karin.stork@uni-konstanz.de <http://uni-konstanz.de>).

Advancing FAIR Policies and Practices in Tunisia (Evoluer les Politiques et Pratiques FAIR en Tunisie)
2024-09-25 13:00 - 15:00
The FAIR National Roadshow series is visiting Tunisia on the 25th of September 2024!

The event will be virtually hosted by CNUDST – University National Center of Scientific and Technical Documentation.
The aim of this event is to promote the ongoing work being carried out by CNUDST to advance FAIR policies and practices in Tunisia. The event will also provide an introduction to the FAIR-IMPACT project to the research community in Tunisia.

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Target audience: RDM community at large, data support staff, researchers and policy makers at universities.
Language: mainly in French but some content will be presented in English
Date: 25 September 2024, 13:00 – 14:45 CEST
Moderator: Chokri Ben Romdhane, IT Senior Analyst, CNUDST

Agenda

Time (CEST)
Title
Presenter

13:00-13:10
Welcome and introduction
Amel Smaoui Chemli, CNUDST DG

13:10-13:25
Overview of the FAIR-IMPACT project
Joy Davidson, FAIR-IMPACT and DCC

13:25-13:40
Presentation de l’action de support NLI
Salome Landel, FAIR-IMPACT and CNRS

13:40-13:55
FAIR Tunisian Action Plan
Chokri Ben Romdhane, IT Senior Analyst, CNUDST

13:55-14:10
Action Plan to improve PIST’s FAIR capabilities
Salaheddine Ben Ali, Senior Librarian, CNUDST

14:10-14:25
Consortium DOI Tunisian
Bessem Aamira, IT Senior Engineering, CNUDST

14:25-14:45
Open discussion and wrap up
Chokri Ben Romdhane, IT Senior Analyst, CNUDST

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