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.

Irish PID roadmap project – upcoming community events

Irish PID roadmap project – upcoming community events

For the past six months or so, MoreBrains Cooperative has been working with NORF to develop a national persistent identifier (PID) strategy roadmap for Ireland. Community consultation is a critical element of this project, and we are grateful to everyone who has...

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MOSS-I Project – Steering Innovation in Open Source Software

MOSS-I Project – Steering Innovation in Open Source Software

In this blog post, Michael Meagher, Project Manager on the ‘Managing Open Source Software in Irish Universities’ (MOSS-I) project led by Lero's Dr Patrick Healy (University of Limerick) summarises a recent workshop. The MOSS-I Project aims to become an enabler for...

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New webinar series for the Irish National Open Access Monitor

New webinar series for the Irish National Open Access 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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Recent Posts
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...

CoARA Survey: Research Evaluation Needs Your Input

CoARA Survey: Research Evaluation Needs Your Input

Join the Movement for Fair and Inclusive Research Assessment The way research is assessed influences careers, funding and the direction of scientific progress. However, traditional evaluation methods often rely heavily on quantitative metrics, which may not fully...