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.

NORF Open Research in Ireland Webinar: Skills, Incentives and Rewards for Open Research, 13 April 2021
As part of a webinar series on Open Research in Ireland, the National Open Research Forum (NORF) is presenting a webinar focused on skills, incentives and rewards for Open Research.

NORF Open Research in Ireland Webinar: Infrastructures for Open Research, 30 March 2021
As part of a webinar series on Open Research in Ireland, the National Open Research Forum (NORF) is presenting a webinar focused on Infrastructures to support Open Research.

NORF Open Research in Ireland Webinar: FAIRsFAIR Roadshow, 16 March 2021
As part of a webinar series on Open Research in Ireland, the National Open Research Forum (NORF) is collaborating with FAIRsFAIR to present a webinar focused on FAIR data.

Joint Workshop by the National Research Integrity Forum and NORF, 8 March 2019
A Joint Workshop by the National Research Integrity Forum and the National Open Research Forum Friday 8th March 2019 at The Clock Tower, Department of Education and Skills, Marlborough Street Dublin 1 This workshop explored the linked topics of Research Integrity and...

NORF 2025 Open Research Fund Supports the Sustainability and Growth of Open Research Networks in Ireland
NORF’s 2025 Open Research Fund is now open to proposals. This year, the fund specifically targets the sustainability and growth of open research networks established under the 2022 Open Research Fund, ensuring long-term impact and resilience in Ireland’s open research...

Launch of New Responsible Use of Research Metrics (RURM) Resource
A new national resource for the Responsible Use of Research Metrics (RURM) has been launched. This initiative is dedicated to promoting fair and responsible research assessment practices and is designed to support researchers, institutions, and policymakers in...

Directory of Irish Diamond OA Journals
The Publish OA Directory of Irish Diamond OA Journals, a valuable resource for researchers, librarians, and anyone interested in open access publishing in Ireland, now lists 55 journals. This directory provides a comprehensive, searchable list of Irish Diamond Open...

Dr Michelle Doran at the National Open Source Innovation Summit (NOSIS) 2025
On February 7, Dr Michelle Doran, representing the National Open Research Forum (NORF), participated in the ‘Open Source and Open Research’ panel at the National Open Source Innovation Summit (NOSIS) 2025. The event brought together business, government, and academia...

Launch of the GATE- Engage with an Open Science Learning Community
On March 18, 2025, the GATE initiative hosted it's first community meeting, aimed at introducing the GATE platform and it's mission to foster collaboration and advance Open Science education across Europe. The meeting provided an opportunity for research communities...