You are not connected. The newsletter may include some user information, so they may not be displayed correctly.

OpenAIRE Newsletter March 2026

OpenAIRE Newsletter March 2026

 29 June 2026 

New Guidelines for AI in Archives 

As AI becomes more widely used in archives, ensuring collections are properly prepared is becoming essential, yet questions remain around best practices. The recently released AI Preparedness Guidelines for Archivists, developed through the FLAME project, respond to this need by offering practical guidance for the sector.  

We sat down with project leads Professors Giovanni Colavizza and Lise Jaillant who share their perspectives on the importance of metadata, documentation, and governance, highlighting how thoughtful preparation and community involvement can support responsible AI use while preserving trust and context in archival research.  


Strengthening Open Science Training

OpenAIRE and the Institut Pasteur have joined forces to strengthen Open Science training. The partnership will offer researchers and institutions new opportunities to build practical skills, exchange knowledge, and navigate Open Science practices in day-to-day work.

15 Years Supporting Open Science in Austria

After 15 years as Austria’s National Open Access Desk, Gerda McNeill reflects on her journey. She shares insights on local engagement, community support, and how collaboration has shaped Open Science practices over time.

Rethinking Research Assessment

As research assessment evolves beyond traditional metrics, new approaches are emerging. Insights from a large-scale survey, shared by Dr. Mathijs Vleugel from the Helmholtz Association, highlight a shift towards more qualitative, inclusive evaluation practices and what this means for institutions and researchers.

 

Help Shape How AI is Used in Research

As part of the RAISE initiative to strengthen AI in Science in Europe, the SCIANCE Working Groups are inviting researchers and practitioners to get involved. Participants can contribute to shared priorities and help shape how AI supports research across disciplines. The call is open until 10 April.

 

Improving Research Software Quality

The EVERSE project has launched RSQKit, a practical guide to support research software quality. By bringing together tools, best practices, and real-world examples, it helps researchers develop more reliable, reusable, and transparent software across the community.

UPCOMING EVENT 

Horizon Europe Open Science requirements in practice

3 April, 12:00 – 1:30 CEST

Have any doubts or questions about your obligations as a Horizon Europe (HE) grant holder in terms of Open Access to publications and Research Data Management?     

 

 

Join us in this webinar where we will present the HE requirements, followed by some time for your questions to our experts.  

 

You will also get a preview of the main tools and services OpenAIRE provides to help project coordinators and research support staff on the requirements' compliance. 

   

See upcoming events

3 July 10:00am - 11:00am
7 July 12:00pm - 01:00pm
15 July 11:00am - 12:00pm
23 July 10:00am - 11:00am
29 July 02:00pm - 03:00pm
7 September - 8 September
9 September - 11 September
16 September 11:00am - 12:00pm
21 September - 25 September

 

 

‍Science. Set Free.

‍FOLLOW US

‍VISIT OPENAIRE.EUUNSUBSCRIBE