Skills4EOSC

On 17-18 March 2025, the European Commission hosted the kick-off meeting of the build-up phase of the #EOSC Federation. 75 representatives from 13 different organisations, invited to contribute to the first wave deployment of the EOSC Federation, along with representatives from the EOSC EU Node, gathered in Brussels to start creating a joint action plan to deliver a prototype of the #EOSCfederation by the end of 2025. ? The workshop gave the 14 organisations an opportunity to highlight both their scientific and infrastructure use cases, as well as the added value their data and services would bring to end users of the EOSC Federation. The event also featured breakout sessions on the EOSC Federation’s capabilities, resources, and scientific impact, enabling the participants to identify commonalities, gaps, and opportunities for cross-node collaborations.? ? The next step for the participants is to refine their project charters and begin implementation. The first checkpoint to monitor progress is foreseen in June 2025. ?? EOSC EU Node ?? BBMRI-ERIC ?? CERN ?? Italian National Research council, Italy - CNR (Blue-Cloud 2026) ?? CNRS (Data Terra ) ?? CSC - IT Center for Science ?? Centrum vedecko-technickych informácií SR (CVTI SR) ?? Life Science Research Node (on behalf of four Life Science Research Infrastructures: @ELIXIR, EMBL, Euro-BioImaging ERIC, and Instruct-ERIC) ?? ESRF - The European Synchrotron (PaNOSC) ?? EUDAT ?? Foundation ICSC (ICSC - Centro Nazionale di Ricerca in HPC, Big Data e Quantum Computing) ?? NCN National Science Centre ?? National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) ?? SURF

Training is a cornerstone for the success of the European Open Science Cloud (#EOSC)! ???? To upskill a diverse community of stakeholders, high-quality and up-to-date learning opportunities are essential. To support this, the #Skills4EOSC project has developed a #FAIRbyDesign methodology, ensuring training materials are: ?? Reusable ?? Accessible ?? High-quality By fostering collaboration, we can empower the EOSC training community to build and share better learning resources! ??https://lnkd.in/e5q9TWFP #OpenScience #EOSC #FAIRData #Skills4EOSC #FAIRbyDesign Sonja Filiposka Dominique L. Green, PhD Anastas Mishev Vojdan Kjorveziroski andrea corleto Eleonora Napolitano Gabriella Paolini Sara Di Giorgio Joanna Janik Luca Schirru Arnaud Gingold Christine HADROSSEK Irakleitos Souyioultzoglou Carolin Leister Gina Pavone @UKIM @UEDIN Rete GARR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche #KUL #AMU OPERAS Research Infrastructure Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

?? Success for the "Making Training Materials Matter" Webinar! ?? Missed the session? The webinar recording is now available online! ?? https://lnkd.in/dTZaTQJs ??The "Making Training Materials Matter: Introducing the FAIR-by-Design Methodology" webinar, hosted by Skills4EOSC in collaboration with the ATRIUM: Advancing Frontier Research in the Arts & Humanities Project, was a great success! ?? With over 150 participants from across Europe and beyond, the event highlighted the importance of FAIR-by-design learning materials. The ATRIUM Project bridges leading European research infrastructures to enhance data services, tools, and resources in digital humanities and archaeology. This webinar introduced a six-stage workflow to ensure training materials are Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR). ?? This session is particularly useful for researchers and educators looking to: ? Apply best practices for developing FAIR training materials ? Define metadata schemas for learning resources ? Improve the quality and impact of their materials ? Publish in relevant repositories and training catalogues ?? Hosted by Sonja Filiposka, the webinar provided hands-on insights into creating more sustainable and effective learning resources. #Skills4EOSC #FAIRbyDesign #OpenScience #ResearchTraining #DigitalHumanities #Archaeology #FAIR

?? Train-the-Trainers Course Registrations Are Now Open! We’re excited to announce that registrations for the Skills4EOSC Train-the-Trainers (TtT) courses are officially open! ?? Why Train-the-Trainers? The Train-the-Trainers approach is key to expanding the Open Science professional community by equipping trainers with structured, high-quality training. Through our Competence Centre Network, Skills4EOSC ensures that trainers gain certified expertise in Open Science, enabling them to support their communities more effectively. Competence Centres play a crucial role in adopting TtT programmes and delivering tailored courses, strengthening capacity-building efforts across Europe. Upon completion, trainers will receive certifications through Open Badges, which can be integrated into their European CVs via European Digital Credentials. ?? Course Registrations Are Open! Find all course details and registration links here: ?? [Skills4EOSC Training Courses] We encourage you to help us identify experts within your networks—whether from your Competence Centre activities or organisations—who would benefit from these courses. ?? How to Register: ? For Synchronous + Asynchronous Courses (blended self-paced + live sessions): ?? Register via this online form ? Deadline: One week before the course starts (except for "Open Science is the New Norm," which has a deadline of March 21). ? For Asynchronous-Only Courses (self-paced learning): ?? Registration is always open on the Skills4EOSC eLearning platform: ?? learning.skills4eosc.eu ?? Become a Certified Master Trainer! Participants who complete a Train-the-Trainer course will earn certified competencies through Open Badges and achieve the status of Master Trainer. This will enable them to deliver and adapt these courses within their national, regional, or thematic communities, fostering the next generation of Open Science trainers and strengthening skills across Europe! ?? Join us in building a stronger Open Science training ecosystem! Register now and spread the word! ?? #Skills4EOSC #OpenScience #CapacityBuilding

?? Kicking off now! ?? The FAIR-by-Design for Learning Materials session of Skills4EOSC and ATRIUM: Advancing Frontier Research in the Arts & Humanities has just begun, with around 150 participants eager to explore best practices for making training materials Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR). The strong interest in today’s event highlights the growing importance of structured methodologies for developing high-quality learning resources. This session, led by Sonja Filiposka, introduces a six-stage FAIR-by-Design workflow, ensuring that training materials are built with long-term usability in mind. Exciting discussions ahead! ???? #Skills4EOSC #FAIRbyDesign #OpenScience #FAIRtraining #EOSC

?? Join us in Paris for the Skills4EOSC Final Conference! ?? On June 11, 2025, at @Condorcet (Paris), we will gather for the Final Conference of Skills4EOSC, "Building Capacity for Open Science: Skills4EOSC Approaches to Training, Resources, and Networks for a Transparent and Collaborative Future." Co-organized with the French Ministry of Research, CNRS, and Campus Condorcet, the event will showcase how Skills4EOSC has strengthened the European Open Science Cloud #EOSC ecosystem by developing training resources, policy recommendations, and a network of Competence Centres to sustain #OpenScience practices across Europe. ?? Why attend? ? Gain insights into the strategic vision for Open Science skills and the role of Competence Centres in research and training. ? Engage in discussions on the impact of data stewardship and collaborative networks in advancing Open Science. ? Explore innovative approaches to upskilling professionals, decision-makers, and academia. ?? The conference program is now available! Participation is free, but registration is required ?? https://lnkd.in/dv_UX6w2 ?? Seats are limited! Register by May 9, 2025, to secure your spot. Join us to shape the future of Open Science skills and capacity building in Europe! ??? #Skills4EOSC #OpenScience #FAIRData #EOSC #Training EOSC Association

???? Guidelines and Best Practices for Honest Brokers in Open Science This document offers a comprehensive set of guidelines for Honest Brokers, key intermediaries in #OpenScience. Honest Brokers bridge the gap between scientific research and policy-making, ensuring reliable, relevant evidence guides decision-making. Their neutral role is essential in making complex scientific information accessible and actionable. By detailing best practices, this resource not only supports Honest Brokers but also encourages researchers to adopt Open Science principles, enhancing the integrity and impact of science in public policy. ???https://lnkd.in/ek48pXpz Mario Locati Federica Tanlongo Betty Evangelinou, MEng Giulia Dotta Massimo Cocco Stefano Cacciaguerra Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia EPOSeu GRNET - Greek Research & Technology Network

How to write a #privacypolicy in a research project ???? This document provides useful materials for drafting a privacy policy in research projects. Based on experience in national and international projects, it highlights common issues in data management and processing. The templates included are designed to address real-world challenges. It covers general legal requirements that can be adapted to the specific needs of your project. ???? ?? https://lnkd.in/eJd7Mjub Valentina Colcelli Roberto Cippitani Sabrina Brizioli Alessandra Langella Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche

Skills4EOSC at the Orbit Workshop and Winter School in Sofia. On February 4-5, 2025, Sara Di Giorgio and Eva Méndez of Skills4EOSC took part in key initiatives organised by the ORBIT Project in Sofia, Bulgaria, to strengthen Open Science skills and practices among researchers at different career stages. Their participation also focused on raising awareness of the importance of training for developing new competencies essential to making Open Science a reality and presenting the work carried out by Skills4EOSC in this field. Workshop for Experienced Researchers – Open Science and FAIR Data The event started on the morning of February 4 with a Workshop for Experienced Researchers at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski Mirror Hall. Sara Di Giorgio opened with a talk on "Open Science Introduction and Skills Landscape," presenting the Skills4EOSC main outcomes and outlining that Skills4EOSC represents a valuable opportunity by providing operational support for building up a competence centre and training master trainers in Bulgaria.? Eva Méndez contributed with a "FAIR Data and FAIR by Design" session emphasising the importance of data findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability (FAIR principles). The workshop also featured contributions from Milena Dobreva, Peter Stanchev (Kettering University, USA). On the afternoon of February 4, the Winter School 2025 officially began at the Bankya Palace Hotel, bringing together 14? PhD students and early-career researchers for a three-day immersive program on Open Science. Sara Di Giorgio delivered an extended session on "Open Science Introduction and Skills Landscape," introducing participants to the foundational concepts and policies shaping Open Science in Europe. Following her presentation, attendees engaged in a hands-on activity, analysing the Data Steward Minimum Viable Skillset elaborated by Skills4EOSC. On February 5, Eva Méndez led an in-depth session on FAIR data, where participants explored practical applications of FAIR principles and how to integrate them into their research workflows. The day's agenda also included interactive sessions on: Skills for PhD students (Milena Dobreva), Open Access publishing (Peter Stanchev), Citizen Science (Teodora Gandova). The Winter School continued until February 7, covering topics such as AI tools in Open Science, legal frameworks for secondary publications, science communication, and individual skills assessment. The Winter School 2025 was organised as part of the ORBIT project – Open Research Bulgarian Incubator project, funded by a cascading grant of REINFORCING Project supported by the Horizon Europe program. This initiative aims to develop Open Science capacities in Bulgaria by providing researchers with high-quality training and mentorship opportunities.

My colleague Elda Osmenaj and I are at #IDCC25 in The Hague to share the results of our work with the AI research community including the RDA FAIR4ML Interest Group, culminating in the Skills4EOSC "Top 10 FAIR Things in AI". Here in spirit are the rest of the project team Ugo Moschini, Lisana Berberi and Valentina Pasquale