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10.06.2021
Q&A: Aligning Research Data Management Across Europe
On 27 January 2021, Science Europe presented the second, extended version of its Practical Guide to the International Alignment of Research Data Management during a webinar with more than 260 participants.
As it was unfortunately not possible to address all questions participants asked during the launch event, this document presents the answers to the questions asked to both Science Europe and the webinar speakers.
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Jun.
2021
Webinar Jointly towards Sustainable Research Data
The interoperability and sustainability of research data are an indispensable element of the shift towards an Open Science system. At this event, Science Europe presented strategic guidance for research performers, funders, and data infrastructures to help ensure long-term preservation and accessibility of research data.
02.06.2021
Science Europe publishes guide to preserving research data
Group wants “organisational commitment” to better practices and enhanced collaboration
02.06.2021
Practical Guide to Sustainable Research Data
This Practical Guide provides guidance to ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of research data. Three complementary maturity matrices provide funders, performers, and data infrastructures with a way to create a common understanding of the approaches needed.
30.05.2021
Report of the GRC Regional Meeting of the European Region on COVID-19
The outbreak of a new type of Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) delayed the organisation and hosting of all GRC meetings in 2020. On 14 January 2021, Science Europe and the German Research Foundation (DFG) co-hosted the 2020 regional meeting for the European region on COVID-19.
28.05.2021
Over 800 European research institutions and funders urge publishing reform
‘Publishers have no legitimacy to impose transfer or restrictions of ownership rights on any form of manuscript. In the light of the current pandemic, publisher-dictated embargo periods appear hopelessly antiquated’ highlights Marc Schiltz, President of Science Europe, in this Chemisty World article on the recent CESAER-EUA-Science Europe joint statement on empowering researchers in Open Access.
27.05.2021
Path from the Pandemic: A test of faith
Covid-19 could make researchers more trusted by the public, or damage their reputations significantly? Lidia Borrell-Damián, Secretary General of Science Europe, weights in on the debate.
26.05.2021
2020 Annual Report
The year 2020 saw a global pandemic attest to the value of science. In the race for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines, Science Europe’s Member Organisations were at the forefront of the global response and our association became more relevant and important than ever.
25.05.2021
Universities and funders push publishers to embrace openness
Publishing models that restrict researchers’ rights and article reuse blasted as “outdated”
25.05.2021
Research lobbies lock horns with science publishers over Open Access
In a joint statement, research-performing and research-funding organisations represented by the European University Association, Science Europe and CESAER, call on all publishers to stop requiring researchers to sign over their rights and to end the use of restrictions and embargoes.
25.05.2021
Joint Statement on Empowering Researchers in Open Access
Released in partnership with CESAER and the European University Association (EUA) this joint statement outlines how all publishers must fully respect researchers’ rights by providing clarity and transparency on Open Access.
13.05.2021
Universities secure bigger role in shaping EU R&D pact
Commission steps up consultation after “fait accompli” complaints but major concerns remain.
11.05.2021
Response to the EC Consultation on the ERA Pact for Research and Innovation
The European Commission approach to the ‘ERA Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe’ should be as inclusive as possible. Its development and implementation need to include research communities, national governments, research organisations, and R&I stakeholders.
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May.
2021
Workshop Research Infrastructures Mobilisation in Response to COVID-19: Lessons Learned
In a side event of satellite ICRI 2021, Science Europe and the OECD's Global Science Forum host discussions on some of the critical questions that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic for different research infrastructure stakeholders.
11.05.2021
Funders call for more joined-up monitoring of open access
Guidelines from Science Europe highlight rapidly changing nature of scholarly publishing
10.05.2021
Briefing Paper on Open Access Monitoring
This briefing paper aims to support decision makers at research organisations and research funders to develop new monitoring exercises or assess and improve existing processes to measure the Open Access status of publications.
01.04.2021
Repository criteria authors ‘considering’ renewed concerns
Science Europe issued a Joint Position Statement with COAR, CoreTrustSeal, the European University Association, and the World Data System to highlight the community’s concerns over the Data Repository Selection Criteria recommendations.
25.03.2021
Funders join opposition to barring EU neighbours from R&D calls
Science Europe has joined those urging the EU not to curtail its collaboration with external partners on technology projects under its 2021-27 R&D programme, Horizon Europe.