HOSI 2024: A Milestone for Open Science
The 3rd Open Science Symposium, organized by the Hellenic Open Science Initiative (HOSI), took place in December 2024 in Athens. Supported by key Greek ministries, the event gathered researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to explore strategies for strengthening Open Science in Greece. A central theme was enhancing national coordination in Open Science policies, addressing challenges in policy implementation, institutional collaboration, and long-term sustainability.
OSTrails’ Role and Contributions
As part of its mission to foster interoperability and FAIRness in research, OSTrails actively participated in the symposium, presenting its Greek pilot in a dedicated poster session. The session highlighted OSTrails' contributions to Open Science infrastructure in Greece and its alignment with European initiatives.
Led by HEAL-Link and ARC—both key contributors to HOSI—with support from CITE SA, the Greek pilot showcased advancements in data repository interoperability. By leveraging the OpenAIRE Graph, the pilot enhances metadata enrichment and integrates repositories with tools that support FAIR data management. Key objectives of the OSTrails Greek Pilot include:
- Optimizing workflows for Research Data Management.
- Enhancing collaboration between researchers, institutions, and funders
- Boosting FAIR data output and Open Science adoption at a national level
At the core of these efforts is the P-T-A Framework, developed and continuously refined within OSTrails. This framework contributes to EOSC’s evolving interoperability model, ensuring seamless access and sharing of scientific data and services across research communities, institutions, countries, and the EU.
At the symposium, Natalia Manola (PC) moderated a panel discussion on Open Science policy in Greece, focusing on national strategies, institutional roles, and the need for a self-sustaining Open Science network. The session gathered key stakeholders to explore policy advancements and actionable steps toward strengthening Open Science across the country.
Meanwhile, Elli Papadopoulou (DC) led discussions on HOSI’s Policy Working Group, presenting efforts to revise the National Open Science Plan. Her session focused on research assessment policies, highlighting necessary reforms to enhance the evaluation of Open Science practices in Greek research institutions.
Discover More!
Learn how OSTrails is driving Open Science in Greece by exploring National Pilot Interview Greece. For insights into the 3rd HOSI Symposium and its impact on Open Science policy, read Building Open Science Together: HOSI Driving Policy Adoption in Greece.
