On 24 November 2025, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the Athena Research Center (ARC) brought together members of the Greek research community for an event dedicated to the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information. Hosted at the Law School Library's Small Amphitheatre, the gathering reaffirmed the growing momentum in Greece toward more transparent, interoperable, and community-driven research information systems. The evening opened with insights from Bianc...

The euroCRIS Strategic Membership Meeting 2025 in İzmir brought together a diverse community of research information professionals, infrastructure providers, and policy makers to reflect on the evolving landscape of research information management. A central theme running throughout the event was the understanding that trustworthy research information does not emerge organically; it must be intentionally designed into our infrastructures, policies, and workflows. OpenAIRE participated in the eve...

Key Takeaways from the CoARA1–EC–ENRIO-EDI-TUM Conference (Brussels, 2 June 2025) Setting the SceneOn 2 June 2025, stakeholders from across the globe gathered in Brussels and online for the high-level conference "Advancing Responsible Research Assessment for Funders in the European Digital Space. A dialogue on ethics, integrity, and open infrastructure." The event addressed the urgent need to reform research assessment systems in light of rapid digital transformation, artificial intelligenc...

We are thrilled to announce that OpenAIRE participated as an exhibitor at the 8th World Conference on Research Integrity (WCRI), held from June 2-5, 2024, at the stunning premises of Megaron Athens International Conference Centre (MAICC). This prestigious event took place in Athens, Greece, drawing together researchers, academics, and professionals from across the globe to discuss the pivotal issues surrounding research integrity. The WCRI Conference is renowned for its international outlook, br...

The second Summer School of the SoBigDataPPP project, held from June 16-22 at the wonderful Poggio all'Agnello Resort in Baratti, Tuscany, was an incredible success. Amid the stunning landscapes, the School brought together researchers and leading experts to delve into the theme "Empowering Data for Social Good." As a partner of SoBigDataPPP, OpenAIRE AMKE, actively participated in the Summer School to enhance Open Science practices. The Event The Summer School consisted of a fantastic cros...