2nd ENVRI-Hub User Group Meeting

ENVRI User Group

The ENVRI-Hub provides access to environmental research infrastructure, data, and digital tools across multiple disciplines. It helps researchers tackle environmental challenges by offering interoperable, FAIR resources. A collaborative space, called the ENVRI-Hub User Group, allows users of the ENVRI-Hub to collaborate, test new tools, provide direct feedback, define training needs, and join a network of like-minded individuals.

On 10 November 2026, the ENVRI-Hub users will meet again, online, to explore the live ENVRI-Hub deployment, discover advanced functionalities updates, and gather final feedback to help steer the platform’s sustainability and future updates.

The registration is available for members of the Users Group, click here to join it: https://envri.eu/envri-hub-user-group

FAIR Training second edition

FAIR Data Training

Ostend, Belgium

EMBRC Belgian partners (VLIZ and the University of Ghent) are organising the second edition of a three-day training course on FAIR data. The course is especially relevant for marine scientists, biodiversity scientists and laboratory technicians that are interested in enhancing their skills in managing research data and applying FAIR principles to them.

The course details are available here: https://www.embrc.eu/newsroom/events/fair-training-2nd-edition-how-embrc-helping-researchers-make-most-their-data

FAIR-IMPACT’s virtual clinic for potential applicants to the second open call for financial support

Online, 12 March 2024

Are you interested in applying for one of FAIR-IMPACT’s five support actions? Join then the informal virtual clinic on 12th March from 16:00-17:00 CET. During this session, you can ask the FAIR-IMPACT team questions about the support actions, eligibility, and application process. 

Please note that the application deadline for FAIR-IMPACT’s second open call for financial support is 31st March 2024. Please visit this page for more information about the webinar and financial support opportunities.

Assessing national current FAIR-enabling capabilities

Assessing National FAIR

Online, 14 May 2024

The Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) is a group of organisations committed to research assessment practices. CoARA focuses on activities and practices that can improve the quality and impact of research. The assessment process is primarily based on qualitative judgment, with peer review playing a central role.

This two-hour workshop will focus on research assessment to help the selected candidates draft their FAIR implementation action plan by considering the research assessment aspect.

Registration is free but mandatory. Please confirm your presence on this page.

French Data Management Clusters

French Data Managment Clusters

Online, 4 April 2024

The workshop aims to showcase the French Data Management Clusters, highlighting their commitment to supporting research teams and delivering initial expertise in systematically managing research data. The focus will be on the Recherche Data Gouv (RDG) platform, specifically designed to help research teams organise their data effectively, in compliance with the principles of being Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR). The platform has been developed by the French Ministry of Research, 

Registration is free but mandatory. Please confirm your presence on this page.

FAIR-IMPACT Community Event

Online, 16 January 2024

The FAIR-IMPACT project is organising an online session open to the global community of researchers, innovators and stakeholders interested in the FAIRness of data and services. It will be a unique opportunity to learn about the activities and results of FAIR-IMPACT, hear about the experiences and challenges of the teams receiving personalised support through our open calls, and participate in stimulating discussions on specific issues related to the project’s core themes.

Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with a network of experts and contribute to the future of FAIRness! To learn more about this event, please visit this page.

Community Engagement: why it is key for Open Science and how to unleash it

Online, 23 November 2023.

Registration for the workshop is free but mandatory.

Transitioning to Open Science is complex. Studies have identified Community Engagement as one of the most effective strategies to encourage large-scale behavioural changes. However, in the context of Open Science, Community Engagement is often ignored or underestimated.

This workshop will explore the concept of Community Engagement and how it can effectively support the transition to Open Science. The focus will be on the International Network of Open Science and Scholarship Communities (INOSC), a vibrant network of 32 local hubs across 16 countries, comprising a community of over 2300 dedicated researchers committed to advancing Open Science. 

In the workshop, participants will learn about Community Engagement principles and their practical implementation in INOSC. Discussions will focus on adapting these principles to diverse contexts. Attendees will gain insights into effective techniques for their research communities. Join this exploration of Community Engagement’s power in fostering Open Science initiatives and gain practical tools to drive positive change.

To register for this workshop, please visit this page.

Documenting mapping community practices

Online, 24 November 2023.

Semantic artefacts such as ontologies, taxonomies, and metadata schema are essential for achieving data interoperability and implementing FAIR principles. However, interconnecting them becomes challenging due to their increasing number and varied uses. Ontology matching or alignment can help address this issue. To ensure the availability of mappings in relevant repositories, FAIR-IMPACT is organising a series of workshops to discuss issues around mappings and crosswalks and how they can become shareable and reusable.

In the first workshop of the series, ‘Why Mappings Matter and How to Make Them FAIR?’, participants will discover the techniques for mapping and how they could benefit more by making them FAIR. The discussion included methodologies, formats, tools, FAIR mapping requirements, and examples.

To register, visit this page.

EOSC Compliant PID Implementations – Practical Guidelines for Implementing Best Practices

Online, 21 November 2023.

The workshop aims to showcase tangible tools, policies, and advancements related to PIDs (Persistent Identifiers). The overview of PIDs within the EOSC framework will cover the PID policy, PID-related projects, and recent developments. During the workshop, the Compliance Assessment Toolkit (CAT) will be introduced, which aims to document, track, and query compliance with the EOSC PID policy and other criteria such as TRUST, FAIR principles, Reproducibility, GDPR, and Licenses.

The workshop will also demonstrate a series of research lifecycle workflows that show how PIDs can be integrated into these workflows. These workflows identify specific points where particular PIDs can enhance the FAIRness, credibility, and openness of research outputs. The workflows can also serve as guidance tools for creating more effective data management plans and drafting more explicit institutional policies.

An open forum will be held to discuss the current challenges hindering the adoption of PID solutions compliant with the EOSC PID policy, as well as potential solutions to address these issues. 

For more information and to register for this workshop, visit this page.

EMBRC FAIR Training Course

Oostende and online, 23-25 January 2024.

This hands-on course is specifically designed for marine biologists to teach them how to make their data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR). By adhering to FAIR principles, marine biologists can ensure that their data is easy to discover and use, extending its popularity and longevity far beyond their expectations. The course spans three days and covers the core concepts of FAIR data, helping participants understand what it entails and how to achieve it. Through a combination of lectures and interactive sessions, marine biologists will learn how to make their diverse data types FAIR.

The course is open to both on-site and remote participants. Days 1 and 2 will feature a blend of lectures and practical exercises designed for on-site and online attendees. On the third day, an exclusive “Data FAIRness clinic” will be held for on-site participants, allowing them to apply FAIR principles to their datasets. All course materials will be available online, providing open access for future trainers to reference in their contexts.

This course is ideal for marine biologists, PhD students, aspiring data managers, and laboratory technicians, anyone experienced in data collection and management. Participants will learn to make their research data FAIR, maximizing its impact on the scientific community.

To register, please visit this page.