Category Archives: oa.science_europe

Research at the Heart of Europe’s Ambition – 2022 Annual Report | Science Europe

Posted on by
Reply

The report traces the most significant milestones of Science Europe from last year.

In 2022 the association joined forces with partners in the wider research community and engaged in meaningful dialogue with key stakeholders at the EU and international level with the final goal of ensuring high-quality science for the benefit of society.

Science Europe put a spotlight on brain circulation, aiming to reduce disparity in R&I, and initiated an important dialogue on ethics and integrity in the context of public engagement of research in society. Our values framework for the organisation of research set the foundation for a common reference towards healthier and more effective research culture. Our conference on Open Science and the accompanying direction paper reflected a dynamic acceleration in the transition to Open Science. 

We also shed light on the role of science in addressing societal challenges by analysing interdisciplinary research for the green and digital transition. Additionally, we launched a visionary plan for science communication.

 

Advancing a publicly owned and not-for-profit scholarly communication ecosystem based on the principles of open science

Posted on by
Reply

“Joint response by the European University Association (EUA), Science Europe, Association of European Research Libraries (LIBER), European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities (ALLEA), Association of ERC Grantees (AERG), Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), European Council of Doctoral Candidates and Junior Researchers (Eurodoc), cOAlition S, OPERAS, and French National Research Agency (ANR). We welcome the adoption by the Council of the European Union (EU) of the conclusions on highquality, transparent, open, trustworthy, and equitable scholarly publishing. As key public research and innovation actors in Europe, we are committed to supporting the development of a publicly owned, not-for-profit scholarly communication ecosystem in collaboration with policymakers in Europe and beyond….”

Science Europe signs DORA – Science Europe

Posted on by
Reply

“Agreed at the last Science Europe Governing Board meeting and based on discussions and advice from the Science Europe Working Groups on Research Culture and Open Science, we are pleased to announce that Science Europe is signing the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).”

Job: Senior Policy Officer: Science and Society. End of play: Jan 22, 2023 | Science Europe

Posted on by
Reply

The Senior Policy Officer – Science and Society at Science Europe is responsible for supporting collaboration among Science Europe Member Organisations and for developing advocacy strategies on key issues for scientific research in Europe. To do so, the post holder works closely with experts from the Member Organisations, the colleagues in the Science Europe Office and with relevant external organisations.

The Senior Policy Officer – Science and Society at Science Europe is responsible for supporting collaboration among Science Europe Member Organisations and for developing advocacy strategies on key issues for scientific research in Europe. To do so, the post holder works closely with experts from the Member Organisations, the colleagues in the Science Europe Office and with relevant external organisations.

Reporting to the Secretary General, the holder of this new position will assume responsibilities in the framework of the Science Europe 2021-2026 Strategy Plan and Multi-Annual Action Plan, and in particular, to promote the role of science in shaping input for sustainable development beyond 2030.

As this a new position within Science Europe, the candidate is therefore required to have a certain level of adaptability and flexibility as well as proactivity, a spirit of initiative and an aptitude for developing a long-term vision.

 

 

 

Working Group on Open Science – Science Europe

Posted on by
Reply

“The Science Europe members of the Working Group on Open Science regularly meet to discuss the transition to Open Science and exchange good practices. These discussions are informed by Open Science developments in practice and at policy level. The Working Group provides advice to the Governing Board and together with the secretariat develops relevant activities and events.”

Science Europe Direction Paper. Open Science As Part of a Well-Functioning Research System | Zenodo

Posted on by
Reply

Abstract:  Highlighting the public nature of the research funding they provide, and in line with its Values Framework, Science Europe members believe the transition to open practices should be just and equitable within Europe and globally. Purposeful action should be taken to ensure all research communities can take part in this transition, while all segments of society should be able to reap its benefits. 

Open Science As Part of a Well-Functioning Research System – Science Europe

Posted on by
Reply

“Science Europe and its public research funding and performing member organisations are committed to support open science as part of a well-functioning research system. Recalling Science Europe’s strategic vision, mission, and values, they strive for open and seamless collaboration between all actors involved in the research process, as well as open access to research outputs. They also support meaningful involvement of societal actors whenever relevant in the research process.”

 

Direction Paper: Open Science As Part of a Well- Functioning Research System – Science Europe | 19.10.2022

Posted on by
Reply

“Science Europe and its public research funding and performing member organisations are committed to support open science as part of a well-functioning research system. Recalling Science Europe’s strategic vision, mission, and values, they strive for open and seamless collaboration between all actors involved in the research process, as well as open access to research outputs. They also support meaningful involvement of societal actors whenever relevant in the research process.”

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7214935

DIAMAS receives grant to develop Diamond Open Access publishing in Europe | Plan S

Posted on by
Reply

Aix-Marseille Université, cOAlition S, and Science Europe are pleased to announce that they are participating in a Horizon Europe project called ‘Developing Institutional Open Access Publishing Models to Advance Scholarly Communication’ (DIAMAS). The 3-year project, launched on the 1st of September 2022, receives funding in the context of the Horizon Europe call on Capacity-building for institutional open access publishing across Europe.

The DIAMAS project, which was awarded a grant of €3m, brings together 23 European organisations that will map out the landscape of Diamond Open Access publishing in the European Research Area and develop common standards, guidelines and practices for the Diamond publishing sector. The project partners will also formulate recommendations for research institutions to coordinate sustainable support for Diamond publishing activities across Europe.

Moreover, the DIAMAS project will interact closely with the global community of the ‘Action Plan for Diamond Open Access’ signatories. While the project will spearhead some of the activities laid out in the Action Plan, it welcomes complementary actions and contributions. As a first step, DIAMAS project partners and members of the Diamond Open Access Plan Community had the chance to meet and discuss collaboration opportunities during the Diamond Open Access Conference (Zadar, Croatia, 19 – 20 September 2022).

 

Science Europe Open Science Conference 2022 – Science Europe

Posted on by
Reply

“Science Europe is organising a conference on Open Science on 18 and 19 October 2022. The event will bring together institutional leaders, researchers at all stages of their careers, and experts from the field to discuss two main questions:

Is Open Science ready to become the norm in research?
How do we ensure an equitable transition to Open Science?…”

The Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment is now final | Science Europe

Posted on by
Reply

Launched in January 2022 as a co-creation exercise, the process of drafting an agreement for reforming research assessment has reached an important milestone. On 8 July, the final version of the agreement was presented at a Stakeholder Assembly bringing together the 350+ organisations from 40+ countries having expressed interest in being involved in the process. Today, the final Agreement is made public with this news.

 

Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment

Posted on by
Reply

“As signatories of this Agreement, we agree on the need to reform research assessment practices. Our vision is that the assessment of research, researchers and research organisations recognises the diverse outputs, practices and activities that maximise the quality and impact of research. This requires basing assessment primarily on qualitative judgement, for which peer review is central, supported by responsible use of quantitative indicators. Among other purposes, this is fundamental for: deciding which researchers to recruit, promote or reward, selecting which research proposals to fund, and identifying which research units and organisations to support….”

 

OSC 2022: “Scholarly Communication in the Open Science framework: The Diamond Open Access model” – YouTube

Posted on by
Reply

“Presntation by Suzanne Dumouchel // Huma-Num (CNRS), France

The talk will present the Action Plan for Diamond Open Access, developed by Science Europe, cOAlition S, OPERAS, and the French National Research Agency (ANR). The goal of the Action Plan is to further develop and expand a sustainable, community-driven Diamond OA scholarly communication ecosystem. The Action Plan proposes to align and develop common resources for the entire Diamond OA ecosystem, including journals and platforms, while respecting the cultural, multilingual, and disciplinary diversity that constitutes the strength of the sector. It focuses on four central elements: efficiency, quality standards, capacity building, and sustainability, following up on the recommendations of the ‘Open Access Diamond Journals Study’. ”