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31.05.2021
Professor Katja Becker (DFG) Re-Elected in the Governing Board of the Global Research Council
On 20 May, the European participants of the Global Research Council (GRC) re-elected Professor Katja Becker, President of the German Research Foundation, to represent them in the GRC Governing Board.
31.05.2021
New Science Europe Working Group on Open Science
The Science Europe General Assembly adopted the creation of a new working group on Open Science (WG OS) to develop a comprehensive approach towards the topic. WG OS will provide a platform to bring together the Open Science aspects embedded in all activities of Science Europe. It will also broaden the scope of our work in the area, to fulfill the objectives described in the new Science Europe Strategy and Multi-annual Action Plan.
30.05.2021
Report of the GRC Regional Meeting of the European Region on COVID-19
The outbreak of a new type of Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) delayed the organisation and hosting of all GRC meetings in 2020. On 14 January 2021, Science Europe and the German Research Foundation (DFG) co-hosted the 2020 regional meeting for the European region on COVID-19.
28.05.2021
Over 800 European research institutions and funders urge publishing reform
‘Publishers have no legitimacy to impose transfer or restrictions of ownership rights on any form of manuscript. In the light of the current pandemic, publisher-dictated embargo periods appear hopelessly antiquated’ highlights Marc Schiltz, President of Science Europe, in this Chemisty World article on the recent CESAER-EUA-Science Europe joint statement on empowering researchers in Open Access.
28.05.2021
Science Europe Welcomes Two New Member Organisations
On 19 May the Science Europe General Assembly accepted two new research organisations to the association: research performing organisation the Eötvös Loránd Research Network (ELKH) from Hungary and the dual research funding and performing organisation the Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII) from Spain.
27.05.2021
Path from the Pandemic: A test of faith
Covid-19 could make researchers more trusted by the public, or damage their reputations significantly? Lidia Borrell-Damián, Secretary General of Science Europe, weights in on the debate.
26.05.2021
2020 Annual Report
The year 2020 saw a global pandemic attest to the value of science. In the race for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines, Science Europe’s Member Organisations were at the forefront of the global response and our association became more relevant and important than ever.
25.05.2021
Universities and funders push publishers to embrace openness
Publishing models that restrict researchers’ rights and article reuse blasted as “outdated”
25.05.2021
Research lobbies lock horns with science publishers over Open Access
In a joint statement, research-performing and research-funding organisations represented by the European University Association, Science Europe and CESAER, call on all publishers to stop requiring researchers to sign over their rights and to end the use of restrictions and embargoes.
25.05.2021
Joint Statement on Empowering Researchers in Open Access
Released in partnership with CESAER and the European University Association (EUA) this joint statement outlines how all publishers must fully respect researchers’ rights by providing clarity and transparency on Open Access.
25.05.2021
All Publishers Must Provide Researchers with Clarity and Transparency on Open Access
CESAER, the European University Association (EUA), and Science Europe call on all publishers to fully respect researchers’ rights and to end the use of restrictions and embargoes.
13.05.2021
Universities secure bigger role in shaping EU R&D pact
Commission steps up consultation after “fait accompli” complaints but major concerns remain.
11.05.2021
Response to the EC Consultation on the ERA Pact for Research and Innovation
The European Commission approach to the ‘ERA Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe’ should be as inclusive as possible. Its development and implementation need to include research communities, national governments, research organisations, and R&I stakeholders.
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Workshop Research Infrastructures Mobilisation in Response to COVID-19: Lessons Learned
In a side event of satellite ICRI 2021, Science Europe and the OECD's Global Science Forum host discussions on some of the critical questions that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic for different research infrastructure stakeholders.
11.05.2021
Funders call for more joined-up monitoring of open access
Guidelines from Science Europe highlight rapidly changing nature of scholarly publishing
10.05.2021
Briefing Paper on Open Access Monitoring
This briefing paper aims to support decision makers at research organisations and research funders to develop new monitoring exercises or assess and improve existing processes to measure the Open Access status of publications.
30.04.2021
Broad Uptake of Science Europe Research Data Management Guide
The Science Europe Practical Guide to the International Alignment of Research Data Management (RDM Guide) has seen an important uptake, being referenced and used by a large number of stakeholders within and beyond European borders.
01.04.2021
Repository criteria authors ‘considering’ renewed concerns
Science Europe issued a Joint Position Statement with COAR, CoreTrustSeal, the European University Association, and the World Data System to highlight the community’s concerns over the Data Repository Selection Criteria recommendations.
01.04.2021
Joint Position Statement on the Draft Data Repository Selection Criteria
Science Europe issues this Joint Position Statement to highlight the community’s concerns over the 'Data Repository: Selection Criteria that Matter' recommendations and request that the authors of these criteria respond with specific actions.