For Science Europe, 2021 was a very important year: the association celebrated its 10th year of existence. Founded in 2011, it has grown into a respected and influential voice in the European research policy debate. Moreover, we published a new Strategy Plan for 2021–2026, which maps our collective objectives and…
« EUA, together with Science Europe, Dr. Karen Stroobants (in her individual capacity as researcher with expertise in research on research) and the European Commission, is leading the drafting of an agreement on how to reform research assessment across Europe.
The exercise is part of a broader European Commission
« Science Europe, cOAlition S, OPERAS, and the French National Research Agency (ANR) present an Action Plan for Diamond Open Access to further develop and expand a sustainable, community-driven Diamond OA scholarly communication ecosystem. It focuses on efficiency, quality standards, capacity building, and sustainability, and it addresses the alignment and development…
« Two associations of major, mainly European research funders have announced an initiative to provide worldwide support for the ‘diamond’ open-access publishing model, through measures such as coordinating funding and providing training for editors.
Under diamond open access, research papers are free for both authors and readers because diamond journals and…
« ‘Diamond’ Open Access refers to Open Access journals and platforms that are free to both authors and readers. In March 2021, the landmark ‘Open Access Diamond Journals Study’ uncovered for the first time the vast size and scope of this publication ecosystem. The estimated 17.000…
« The Science Europe Strategy 2021-2026 comes at a crucial time for European Research an Innovation (R&I) and includes an updated vision, mission, values, and set of strategic priorities for the association.
It further strengthens Science Europe’s profile by engaging in new areas such as research culture and the role…
« La 2e édition du guide reprend le contenu de la 1re (les exigences minimales pour les plans de gestion des données et les critères de sélection des entrepôts dignes de confiance, conformes aux principes FAIR), mais s’enrichit des conseils pour évaluer les PGD. Les organisations ont ainsi une base commune…
« This Practical Guide provides guidance to ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of research data, and supports organisations to provide a framework in which researchers can share their output in a sustainable way.
It includes three complementary maturity matrices for funders, performers, and data infrastructures. These allow them to…
« 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.
On 25 May 2021, more than 880 universities and research-performing and research-funding organisations united within CESAER, EUA and Science Europe call on…
« The research and innovation system is undergoing a paradigm shift to Open Science to make scientific knowledge accessible for all by promoting unhindered dissemination of research outputs. Ensuring the interoperability and sustainability of research data – that is, their long-term preservation and accessibility – is an indispensable element to make…
