Events

This page features National Open Research Forum (NORF) and NORF-funded projects events, other relevant open research events both nationally and internationally, along with past events.

Open Insight Sessions: One Year with the Irish Monitor

Open Insight Sessions: One Year with the Irish Monitor

On 18 November 2024, the Irish Research e-Library (IReL) confirmed the extension of their agreement with OpenAIRE to develop and roll-out the National Open Access Monitor. The original contract, which ended in June 2024, has now been extended for a further ten (10)...

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Webinar: ‘Ten Approaches to Rights Retention in Europe’

Webinar: ‘Ten Approaches to Rights Retention in Europe’

On Thursday, 20 February 2025 at 12 p.m. (UTC) SPARC Europe, under the Retain project as part of the Knowledge Rights 21 programme, hosted a webinar which aimed to empower institutions who are considering facilitating legal Open Access (OA) publishing by supporting...

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Calls for submissions and upcoming events

Calls for submissions and upcoming events

Be part of the latest open research conversations by submitting your work or attending the below upcoming events! Submit your abstracts for the RESSH2025 conference, contribute to the WOOC workshop, or attend other key gatherings in Dublin, The Hague, and online. Call...

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Open Repositories Ireland Launch Event

Open Repositories Ireland Launch Event

Monday, 2 December 2024, 10:30 - 15:30 (GMT) In-person | THB-G010 Moore Institute Seminar Room, Hardiman Research Building, University of Galway Join the launch of Open Repositories Ireland (ORI) and become part of a collective effort to shape the future of Green open...

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QSA*Net co-host event on Open Research Initiatives

QSA*Net co-host event on Open Research Initiatives

On 22 October 2024, during Maynooth University’s Research Week, the NORF-funded project QSA*Net: Promoting Open Research in Qualitative Social Science co-hosted a hybrid event titled 'Current Open Research Initiatives at Maynooth University'. The recording is...

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Recent Posts
Report Publication: Implementing EOSC in Ireland

Report Publication: Implementing EOSC in Ireland

A new report has been published detailing the implementation of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) in Ireland. This document outlines the strategic framework and actionable steps necessary to integrate EOSC principles into Ireland's research infrastructure,...

Webinar: ‘Ten Approaches to Rights Retention in Europe’

QSA*Net Online Workshop: Building an International Network

Join researchers, educators, archivists and funders from around the world for the QSA*Net Online Workshop: Building an International Network for Qualitative Secondary Analysis on 6 May, 2025, from 12:30–2:00 p.m.(GMT). This collaborative session explores how we can...

ENGAGED: Collective Intelligence Workshops

ENGAGED: Collective Intelligence Workshops

ENGAGED is a national initiative hosted by Trinity College Dublin in partnership with Dublin City University and funded by the National Open Research Forum. ENGAGED believes that research can and does play an important role in tackling societal challenges. By making...

Research Ireland release interim Open Research Policy

Research Ireland release interim Open Research Policy

Research Ireland has released it's interim open research policy, effective from 7 April 2025, applying to all research publications submitted from this date onward. The policy supports the National Action Plan for Open Research, 2022-2030. This interim policy marks a...

TROPIC: Train-the-Trainer event

TROPIC: Train-the-Trainer event

Are you interested in training the next generation of researchers in open research practices? Join the NORF-funded TROPIC (Training for Open Research in an Irish Context) team for the upcoming "Train the Trainer" event. This free in-person workshop will be held on...