Open Scholarship Café: From Open Data to Open Science

This is an in person event in the Hardiman Building, G010 (on ground floor). No previous or specialist knowledge is needed for this Cafe. All welcome! The event will finish with a free slice of fresh vegetarian pizza!

Please bring a device (laptop, tablet) as we will do some joined activities.

Emerging technologies such as AI, Data Analytics, and Robotics are critically enabling open science, but open science is more than a technology-driven change. One of the most important ones for open science to succeed is open data.

In Ireland, the National Open Data Portal (data.gov.ie) is the main repository of Irish open data. There are many benefits to opening data and reusing data for innovation. It is considered as a critical collaboration tool for many public and private sector organizations in Ireland. Open data speeds up the research process by facilitating re-use and enriching datasets while making the most of (public) investment in the production of research data. In essence, it allows more use of the same investment and thus more scope for discovery, in particular, for addressing crosscutting research questions like most of the big challenges that affect the world. In particular, this Café will look at the COVID-19 case of public health emergencies and how Irish/global research collaborations could help address the health and societal challenges.

With all that said, shared use of data goes beyond one discipline, expanding the scope of research and diversifying perspectives. It also allows for creation of new knowledge, products, and services. Still, sharing data is impeded by lack of formal recognition as data citations are not yet standard practice and by resistance from researchers who think that open data will jeopardize their individual publishing trajectory and impact.

The aim of this Café is to understand potentials of open data and importance of research data sharing for research and innovation. In addition to that, the Café will tap into the vast amount of knowledge and experiences of the participants to shed some light on the open research data discussions in the University.

The facilitator:

Fatemeh Ahmadi Zeleti is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow with the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics at University of Galway and a scholar-in-residence at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Fatemeh’s expertise is in the areas of application and adoption of emerging technologies, data federation, data-driven innovation, open data, capability building, and data governance/strategy. She is the open data trainer of public bodies in Ireland and is involved in the development of the National Open Data Strategy (2022-2027). She has explored the world of R&D by managing and working in various European projects (Horizon Europe, H2020, Interreg, FP7) and national projects (IRC, SFI).

Registration

Registration is required. Please register at: https://universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4013403