On 18–19 September 2025, OpenAIRE members gathered in Geneva for our 16th General Assembly. The two days were filled with conversation, reflection and the unmistakable sense of purpose that comes from working together towards something bigger. This year's meeting was not just an update on progress, but a space for exchange between members, the Executive Board and the OpenAIRE office, a moment to pause, look at where we stand, and decide together where we want to go next.   New leadership, s...

As the research landscape evolves, the need for skilled data stewards who can support FAIR, ethical, and Open Science, aligned data practices has never been more urgent. To meet this need, OpenAIRE, in collaboration with DANS, University of Minho (UMinho), University of Latvia (VPC), and University of Belgrade (VINCA), is launching a comprehensive FAIR RDM Bootcamp for Data Stewards this October. This four-day hybrid programme blends expert-led live workshops, real-world case scenarios, and self...

In the era of Open Science, sharing research data has become increasingly common – to a large degree driven by funder requirements but often made possible by services and infrastructure offered by universities and Non-Profit Organizations, such as OpenAIRE. However, while more data are available than ever, finding it remains a challenge. Researchers often face dead ends, vague metadata, and scattered repositories. The FAIR principles —Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable— describe a...

We're bringing you the key takeaways from the recent international conference "Open Science: Monitoring Progress, Assessing Impact," which took place on July 7–8, 2025, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris and online. This two-day event brought together global experts, policymakers, and Open Science practitioners to explore state‑of‑the‑art approaches and future directions of how we monitor and assess the impact of Open Science. Organized by UNESCO, OpenAIRE, PathOS, EOSC Track, and the Open Science ...

By Zenia Xenou (OpenAIRE) & Provost Lottie (CNR) fteval Journal for Research and Technology Policy Evaluation, Issue #57 A Step Forward in Rethinking How We Evaluate Researchers The reform of research assessment has become a cornerstone of policy action in the European Research Area. In a time where the scientific landscape is rapidly evolving, with more collaboration, interdisciplinarity, and societal engagement than ever before, traditional methods of evaluation are falling behind. Ov...

At ISSI 2025 in Yerevan, Natalia Manola and Zenia Xenou from OpenAIRE introduced MyResearchFolio provided by OpenAIRE, its new pilot service designed to support the ongoing shift toward responsible research assessment. The conference, hosted this year in Armenia, brought together leading voices in scientometrics and information science for in-depth discussions on indicators, research assessment, and the transformative role of AI in researcher and evaluation workflows. It was a real pleasure...

From June 3–6, 2025, the IASSIST community gathered in Bristol, UK, for a landmark event- IASSIST at 50, hosted by the University of the West of England. With the theme "Bridging oceans, harbouring data & anchoring the future," the conference celebrated five decades of advancing social science data services, technology, and professional collaboration. Participants from around the globe explored the evolving landscape of research data management, open science, and responsible research as...

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...

Organized by: OpenAIRE & Area Science Park Type: Online, Interactive Workshop  Date: 05/06/2025 Duration: 2 hours Participants: Early-career researchers, data stewards & Open Science professionalsIn a refreshing blend of gamification and pedagogy, Area Science Park, together with OpenAIRE, hosted a hands-on online workshop aimed at unpacking the complexities of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles. Participants from 15 countries across Europ...

Dear OpenAIRE members, NOADS and partners,We are pleased to announce a new appointment on the OpenAIRE Standing Committees team! Allow us to present to you Helen Clare, our new Chair of OpenAIRE's Standing Committee on Training.Read on and learn more about Helen, her new role and her hopes and aspirations regarding Open Science, training and OpenAIRE!OpenAIRE & TrainingWhat inspired you to take on the role of Chair of the OpenAIRE Standing Committee on Training, and how do you see this commi...

OpenAIRE's work on promoting Open Science and research integrity was recently featured in the Italian Bioethics Councils quarterly journal "Bioetica - Rivista Interdisciplinare" (Bioethics – Interdisciplinary Journal, Issue 2/2024), one of Italy's leading publications focusing on bioethics and bringing together perspectives on ethical issues in scientific research from multiple scientific sectors. Our article "OpenAIRE's Role in Promoting Open Science," authored by Gina Pavone, Miriam Bagli...

Dear OpenAIRE members, NOADS and partners, We are pleased to announce one more addition to the OpenAIRE team! Allow us to present to you, Nicola Sgambelluri, our new Operations and Development Director! Read on and learn more about the newest addition to the OpenAIRE family! Getting to Know You Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background? I am an Electronic Engineer with a PhD in Automation, Robotics, and Bioengineering. I spent several years as a researcher at the Universit...

Dear OpenAIRE members, NOADS and partners, We are pleased to announce yet another addition to the OpenAIRE team! Allow us to present to you, our new Technical Manager, Egidio Pasquinetti! Read on and learn more about the newest member the OpenAIRE team! Getting to Know You Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background? I hold a degree in Computer Engineering and have spent over 15 years building expertise in sales, business development and strategic consulting across...

An OpenAIRE report based on NOAD discussion rounds and presentations showcases the variety of training approaches in Europe, addressing challenges and opportunities to overcome fragmentation Earlier this year, the OpenAIRE Training and Support Standing Committee organized three engaging online sessions for NOADs focused on national Open Science skills building. Over these sessions, nine NOADs and an esteemed colleague from Japan discussed their experiences and strategies for training local stake...

Bringing together Bulgarian policymakers and Open Science experts from the OpenAIRE community, the session addressed key pillars of Open Science – policy, training and infrastructure – and offered valuable insights into implementation processes in Belgium, Portugal and Ireland. The webinar kicked off with an introduction to the Open Science ecosystem in Bulgaria by Milena Damyanova, Director of the Science Directorate at the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science. She emphasized that the im...

In December, the Rector of the Azerbaijan Technical University, Prof. Dr Vilayat Valiyev officially announced the establishment of the University's Open Science Office! It should also be noted that the support provided by the Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation, Prof. Dr Subhan Namazov, to the Library Center in this area is undeniable. The OS Office will function within the framework of the university's Library Information Center and enjoy the complete support of the Rector's office...

The OpenAIRE AMKE General Assembly and Executive Board Meeting was held in Urla, Izmir, Türkiye, from September 23-26, 2024. Hosted by Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH), this was the first time the meeting took place in Türkiye, with representatives from OpenAIRE member institutions attending from various countries. Established as a legal entity in October 2018, OpenAIRE's membership has been steadily growing, and it now has 47 institutional members from 37 countries. A Journey Beginni...

The Senate of the University of Zagreb adopted the Open Science Policy of the University of Zagreb at its regular meeting held on September 24, 2024. The University of Zagreb is the largest and oldest university in Croatia, responsible for over 50% of the country's scientific output. As a leading academic institution in Croatia, the University recognizes its role in shaping and promoting best practices in science. Open science is a practice that strengthens the integrity of research work and bui...

The PathOS project contributed to the LIBER Conference 2024 by hosting a workshop focused on "Open Science Monitoring and Research Libraries." The workshop highlighted the crucial role that research libraries and librarians play in advancing Open Science. The workshop was led by Antonia Correia and Pedro Principe from the University of Minho, and Tereza Simova from OpenAIRE. They provided an overview of the PathOS project's goals, the PathOS Open Science Resources Hub, Handbook of Open Science I...

Meet Khayala Hajiyeva, the Library Director at Azerbaijan Technical University and OpenAIRE National Open Access Desk (NOAD) for Azerbaijan. As a recent member of the OpenAIRE network, the representative from Azerbaijan Technical University has valuable insights to share with our community. In this interview, Khayala shares her journey into Open Science, the impact of her work with OpenAIRE, and the exciting projects driving change in Azerbaijan. Discover her vision for advancing Open Scien...