Universities, Research Data Management and the FAIR Principles
When: October 30, 2019
Where: CARLOS III University of Madrid (UC3M) | Madrid, Spain
"EUA and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) are organising this focus group to allow an in-depth dialogue about the development and implementation of Research Data Management (RDM) policies and the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) data principles at universities.
RDM from the creation of research data to its long-term storage is an intrinsic aspect of Open Science and practices such as the preparation of Data Management Plans (DMP) and the archiving of data in repositories, becoming standard practices. Funders' mandates in Horizon 2020 and at national level, as well as European legislation (e.g., the newly revisited European Directive on Public Sector Information) are also increasing expectations how to manage research data.
Moreover, creating the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) based on FAIR data will drive the need for data stewards and managers based at universities and in other research organisations, as well as skilled users and researchers producing, sharing and (re-)using data. Besides the benefits for the EOSC, RDM is an important practice supporting reproducibility of research and the re-use of data. [...]
Target audience
This event is mainly aimed at university and academic leadership responsible for, or interested in, designing and implementing research data policies. Institutions at various stages in this process are welcome. Other participants, e.g. representing Research Infrastructures and RDM-related projects or initiatives are also invited to apply.
Contact
For any questions, please contact Lennart Stoy (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)."
VSNU conference on recognition & rewards systems for academics
When: November 15, 2019
Where: Maassilo, Maashaven Zuidzijde 1-2, 3081 AE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Time: 10.00 – 17.00
Conference expenses: "this invitation does not include transport or hotel stay. There is no registration fee for the conference".
The EUA (European University Association) "supports the development of research assessment approaches that focus on research quality, potential and future impact, and that take into account Open Science practices (see the EUA Roadmap with priority actions and the EUA Briefing with reflections on key concepts, issues and actors).
The Netherlands have a strong ambition to make a transition in the recognition and rewards systems for academics. Universities and university medical centres are working on redefining existing frameworks for the recognition and reward of academics. Similar renewals, with a specific focus on research assessment, are happening at research institutes and research funding bodies (see the VSNU, NWO, NFU and ZonMw statement on the change in recognition and rewards systems for academics)
Participating in the conference will give you an opportunity to to share views and practices on the recognition and rewards of academics and to explore how European universities and partners can collaborate to stimulate this transition".
Pre-registration here.
Some revised news from EUA website