21 April 2021
Our final report is openly available at Zenodo and can be downloaded also from our website: https://avointiede.fi/en/networks/eosc-co-creation/final-report
30 March 2021
The steering group met for the third and last time. We want to thank the steering group Maijastiina Arvola (EOSC-Nordic/ CSC, Finland), Tim Engels (ENRESSH/ECOOM Antwerp, Belgium), Elisabeth Gadd (INORMS/Loughborough University, UK), Bregt Saenen (European University Association, Belgium), Kata-Riina Valosaari, (Academy of Finland) for their valuable input and commitment!
25 February 2021
Public Consultation of DRAFT Vision on FAIReR Assessments is now open until 15 March. Stakeholders and experts in open science and research assessment are invited to comment on the draft. More information and links to the draft document and comment form available here: https://avointiede.fi/fi/ajankohtaista/draft-vision-fairer-assessments-now-open-comments
11 and 17 February 2021
The second set of bootcamps for creating the roadmap was arranged in February 11th and 17th. Bootcamps were held via Zoom and by using Mural platform.
BOOTCAMP 1 focused on the diversity of practices and activities, outputs and actors that guide the evaluation of research and researchers, through e.g. incentives and policies. BOOTCAMP 2 focused on qualitative and quantitative methods and metrics supporting responsible assessment and measurement of research and researchers.
We thank all the participant for lively discussions and a nice atmosphere!
15 February 2021
The project steering group met for the second time. The group consist of the following high-profile experts: Maijastiina Arvola (EOSC-Nordic/ CSC, Finland), Tim Engels (ENRESSH/ECOOM Antwerp, Belgium), Elisabeth Gadd (INORMS/Loughborough University, UK), Bregt Saenen (European University Association, Belgium), Kata-Riina Valosaari, (Academy of Finland). In the meeting the profect progress was reviewed. We thank again the steering group members for their valuable input and a fruitfull discussion!
1 February 2021
Registeration for the second set of bootcamps is now open until Feb 8th! It is possible to participate in one or both of the bootcamps, which will be geared toward:
- BOOTCAMP 1: What should be assessed and measured? Feb 11th, 9-12 CET
- BOOTCAMP 2: How should it be assessed and measured? Feb 17th, 9-12 CET
BOOTCAMP 1 focuses on the diversity of practices and activities, outputs and actors that guide the evaluation of research and researchers, through e.g. incentives and policies.
BOOTCAMP 2 focuses on qualitative and quantitative methods and metrics supporting responsible assessment and measurement of research and researchers.
More information and the registration link can be found on the bootcamps page: https://avointiede.fi/en/networks/eosc-co-creation/bootcamps
17 December 2020
A survey about how current academic assessment systems and infrastructures support evaluating open science practices was launched. The survey is targeted primarily toward individuals at European institutions acting as technicians and/or data collectors in academic assessments. More information can be found on the Avoin tiede News page.
23 and 30 November 2020
First set of bootcamps was arranged on 23 and 30 Nov. We thank all the participant for lively discussions and a nice atmosphere! The themes were 1) "Getting merits for creating FAIR research data" and 2) "Creating RESPONSIBLE career merit information". Bootcamps were held via Zoom and by using Mural platform.
Next set of bootcamps will be in Feb 2021. Mark Feb 11 and Feb 17 already to your calender! Information about the themes will follow later. More information about the boocamps can be found on the bootcamps page: https://avointiede.fi/en/networks/eosc-co-creation/bootcamps
13 November 2020
The project steering group met for the first time. The group consist of the following high-profile experts: Maijastiina Arvola (EOSC-Nordic/ CSC, Finland), Tim Engels (ENRESSH/ECOOM Antwerp, Belgium), Elisabeth Gadd (INORMS/Loughborough University, UK), Bregt Saenen (European University Association, Belgium), Kata-Riina Valosaari, (Academy of Finland). In the first steering group meeting the project and the progress so far were introduced. We thank the steering group for valuable input and a fruitfull discussion!
4 November 2020
Registration for the first bootcamps is open until Nov 18th! The first bootcamps will be: BOOTCAMP 1: Getting merits for creating FAIR research data (Nov 23rd 9-12 CET) and BOOTCAMP 2: Creating RESPONSIBLE career merit information (Nov 30th 9-12 CET)
More information and the registration link can be found on the bootcamps page: https://avointiede.fi/en/networks/eosc-co-creation/bootcamps
22 October 2020
Janne Pölönen and Henriikka Mustajoki presented the project in the EOSC Governance Symposium 2020, in session “EOSC Secretariat co-creation main outputs and contribution to EOSC”. The session can be watched via YouTube and all the presentations can be downloaded from the symposium website: https://www.eoscsecretariat.eu/eosc-symposium-2020-programme
- Janne Pölönen: European overview of merit and incentive systems in relation to FAIR data creation.
- Henriikka Mustajoki: Vision and roadmap for rewards and incentives for research data in research career.
5 October 2020
Over 220 resources were found and characterised by the project working group to create a comprehensive overview of the current role of FAIR data in researcher assessment. The reviewed resources included research papers, project reports, policies, data model and eInfrastructures descriptions, eInfrastructure projects etc.
1 September 2020
Project starts! Read more about the project goals from the news: https://avointiede.fi/en/news/new-eosc-co-creation-project-about-future-researcher-assessment-started-september
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