Collaborative Horizon: Open Science and Data Management for Global Researchers
The conference aims to foster the exchange of experiences and the development of practical solutions for implementing Open Access and Open Data models across the YERUN universities network. It focuses on advancing a new research culture grounded in openness, transparency, and responsible data sharing.
The programme will include discussions on Data Management Plan (DMP) tools, data verification processes, and the role of Data Stewards within academic institutions. A key objective of the meeting is also to explore opportunities for collaboration among YERUN universities and to support the establishment of shared standards and best practices in Open Science.
We invite researchers, practitioners, and experts in research data management, as well as representatives of the partner universities' administrations, and everyone interested in open data policy. Join us for an exchange of experiences, sharing of best practices, and collective reflection! The "Collaborative Horizon: Open Science and Data Management for Global Researchers" conference is open and free of charge.
Date & Venue
Date
Day 1: 22 October 2026
Day 2: 23 October 2026
Attendance
(to be selected during registration)
• In-person
(available to YERUNITY network partners only)
• Online
(available to all participants)
Venue
Room 8 (ground floor)
Nicolaus Copernicus University Main Library
ul. Gagarina 13
87-100 Toruń, Poland
Conference Programme
(program subject to minor changes)
Workshop
Science by Design: Creating Effective Visuals for Your Research
Dr. Dawid Frąckowiak (Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań)
Coffee Break
Conference Opening and Welcome
Research Assessment at the European University of the Future in the Context of Open Science
Prof. Saša Zelenika (University of Rijeka)
RDM Structures – The German Way
Matthias Landwehr (University of Konstanz)
The process of drafting a RDM policy at the NOVA University Lisbon
Dr. Elis Gabriela Copa dos Santos, Joana Ramos Mendes (NOVA University Lisbon)
Lunch Break
Building RDM for students - a work in progress
Dr. Kamilla Jensen Husen (University of Southern Denmark)
From FAIR to CARE: Building Interoperable and Responsible Research Data Ecosystems in EOSC
Magdalena Szuflita-Żurawska (Gdansk University of Technology)
Workshop
Building Reproducibility and Transparency: A Hands-On Workshop with LEGO® bricks
Dr. Evgenios Vlachos, Dr. Lasse Kragh Sørensen, Cecilia Isabella Linnemann Herrera Marino, Anne Thorst Melbye (University of Southern Denmark)
Coffee Break
From Data to Discovery: Research Data Management in Open Science
Dr. Maciej Bisaga (University of Lodz)
From Data Management to Open Science: Lessons from Brain-Computer Interface Research
Dr. Dominik M. Piotrowski (Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń)
Fostering Citizen Science within the 4EU+ Alliance
Dr. Zuzanna Wiorogórska (University of Warsaw)
The Open Science Meet-Ups: A European sphere of casual exchange on all things Open Science
Maximilian Heber (University of Konstanz)
Practical steps for implementing Open Science – insights from a Design research management perspective
Dr. Mariana Ribeiro Clemente (University of Aveiro)
Strengthening Researchers' Competences Through Collaboration: The Portuguese Data Stewards Network
Salima Rehemtula (NOVA University Lisbon)
Lunch Break
Conference Closing: Wrap-up, Discussion and Library Tour
Information for participants
Call for Proposals
Submit presentations and workshops on topics related to openness in science.
- Presentations: title, abstract (max. 300 words), duration (max. 20 min), preferred day, online/on-site participation
- Workshops: title, maximum number of participants, duration, required skills, equipment
- July 30, 2026: Notification of acceptance
- September 30, 2026: Final presentation and workshop submission deadline
Deadlines
- August 30, 2026: Registration deadline for in-person participation
- September 15, 2026: Publication of the final conference programme
- October 15, 2026: Registration closes
Guide
Conference language:
English
Conference e-mail:
yerunity_os@bu.umk.pl
Conference Recordings and Materials
The conference will be recorded. Video recordings of the presentations, along with slides and workshop materials, will be made available in the repository of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń.
Free Parking Spaces are available near selected buildings and departments at the UMK University Campus in Toruń: Check UMK parking lots
Conference Topics
Open Science Tools and Practice
- Data Management Tools and Digital Support for Research
- Open Science Infrastructure and Platforms (including European initiatives)
- Open Source and Electronic Laboratories / Notebooks
- Automation and integration of publications and data repositories
- Collaboration and digital competences of researchers
Openness in Medical Sciences
- Sharing Data and Research – Standards, Quality, Transparency
- Patient Data – Anonymisation, Ethics, and Legal Regulations
- Preprints and Scientific Communication – Speed vs. Credibility
- Reproducibility and Data Repositories – Access, Security, Best Practices
- Data Sharing and Open Access – International Collaboration and Innovation
Research Data in the Life Sciences
- Data Management (DMP) in Research Projects
- Metadata Standards, Interoperability, and FAIR Principles
- Data Repositories – Selection, Archiving, and Sharing
- Research Reproducibility – Sharing Data and Code
- Big Data and Collaboration – Digital Tools and International Projects
Citizen Science
- Projects implemented at universities
- The role of libraries in Citizen Science
Featured Speakers
Registration
Registration for the conference is now open.
Conference partners
Conference organized within the framework of the YERUNITY project
Contact
Open Science Section
Nicolaus Copernicus University Library
phone: (+48) 56 611 4402
phone: (+48) 56 611 4389
e-mail: yerunity_os,b
Administrative Matters
For YERUNITY project partners
funding of conference participation and administrative matters.
e-mail: partnerships,u
Conference Committee
- Dr Liliana Lewandowska (Committee Chair)
- Dominika Czyżak
- Maksymilian Dygasiewicz
- Kamila Perlik