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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📢 The Diamond Ireland Publishing Summit now has a confirmed new date of Wednesday, 9th December 2026! More details: norf.ie/diamond-irel... Full details, including the agenda, will follow shortly. 💎Follow the Diamond Ireland LinkedIn page for updates: www.linkedin.com/company/diam...

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Join @sonrai.bsky.social on the 1 October for a half-day workshop to develop a data stewardship module curriculum for health research data. 🗓️ Thursday 1 October 2026 🕔 10:30 - 14:00 📍 RCSI, St Stephen's Green 🔗More info: norf.ie?p=14738&prev...

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We're hiring! There's only a few days left to apply for the position of National Open Research Forum Manager. tinyurl.com/5n762cbb #LISJobsIE @norfireland.bsky.social

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📢 Update: The Diamond Ireland Publishing Summit has had to be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. A new date and further details will be shared shortly. Thank you for your patience and please keep an eye out for updates!

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This summer, a team of students and staff from the School of Information and Communication Studies at UCD created the Irish Publishing Record (IPR) Publishers Dataset 1967-1994. Find out more: norf.ie/irish-publis...

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) @dri.ie · 19/08/2026

The DRI August newsletter is out now! 💌This month's newsletter includes the latest from the DRI blog, a new DRI member, a new collection in the Repository and upcoming #DigiPres events. 🔗Read more: mailchi.mp/ria/dri-augu...

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Irish Reproducibility Network @irishrepronetwork.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

*NEW* The IRN Website is now updated with some info on the supervisory board, plus bios and links for all our local leads/open research champions! Find out contact details for your local lead here: irishrn.org/connect/ #irishResearch #openResearch

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

ℹ️ Some of the links in the NORF August newsletter shared this afternoon displayed error messages. This was due to an issue with Mailchimp's servers and should now be resolved. Apologies for any inconvenience! 👉You can also access all of our newsletters on the NORF website: norf.ie/newsletter/

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NORF Newsletter August 2026

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) @dri.ie · 06/08/2026

We are delighted to announce the launch of our annual Community Archive Scheme call online on 26 August at 11.00am! Learn more about: ❓ Scheme eligibility 💫 Past winners ✒️ Additional benefits All welcome to find out more and register here: dri.ie/events/dri-c...

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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

📍 Training & Networking Event 🏢 University of Galway, Hardiman Building 📅 Aug 31, 11am - 4pm For repository managers & supporters. Connect, share learnings, and discuss Open Repositories Ireland, AI, rights retention & CRIS. Join in-person/online: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/AMn8LxtZgA

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) @dri.ie · 28/07/2026

🎉 Our @dpasshconf2026.bsky.social round-up is now live! Hosted by @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and PRONI, the conference explored play as praxis in digital preservation, bringing together 100+ delegates from around the world. Thanks to all who contributed! Find out more: dri.ie/news/dpassh-...

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 21/07/2026

The RIA Discourse Series is the oldest and most renowned series of public talks in Ireland. The 2026/27 Discourse Series will focus on the theme of 'Diversity', in its many forms. View the programme for the 2026/27 Discourse Series: www.ria.ie/2026/06/23/d...

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

📢 Save the date! 📢 The Diamond Ireland Publishing Summit, a national gathering for publishing and open access professionals, will be held on Thursday 3 September. 📅 3 September 2026 🕔 10am-4pm 📍 McNeill Theatre, Trinity Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin More details: norf.ie/diamond-irel...

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The NORF July newsletter is out now! 📨 This month's updates include recent findings, activities and blogs from NORF-funded projects, as well as upcoming #OpenResearch and #OpenScience events and opportunities. 👉Read the latest issue: mailchi.mp/c23dddd0000e... 👉Subscribe: norf.ie/newsletter/

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

@sonrai.bsky.social recently hosted a Masterclass on Advocacy Skills for Data Stewards with DANS and CaSDAR 📖💡 🔗Catch up on the masterclass on the Sonrai blog, which also includes a recording of the session and resources: datastewards.ie/advocacy-for...

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Advocacy for Data Stewards: It’s about people too, not just data. – Sonraí

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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

What do employers really expect from Research Data Stewards? New study of 43 Data Steward job descriptions across 13 European countries, undertaken by Ruoxin Liu. Key findings and full report: lnkd.in/gvPEVgDw #DataStewardship #FAIRData #OpenScience #ResearchDataManagement #DataGovernance

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We are delighted to announce that IReL has been selected as a finalist in the Data Innovation, Open Data & Insights category of the 2026 Ireland eGovernment Awards for its work on the National Open Access Monitor! digitalgovawards.com/finalists/

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The Criminal Justice Open Research Dialogue (CORD) Partnership was showcased at DFHERIS's recent 'Strengthening the Impact of Research and Data on Policy Development' conference. Read more on the NORF website: norf.ie/norf-funded-...

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NORF-funded CORD Partnership showcased at DFHERIS conference | National Open Research Forum

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The NORF June 2026 newsletter is out now!🗞️ This month's updates include: 👉 NORF-funded projects' latest activities, including several recent publications 👉Upcoming #OpenResearch & #OpenScience webinars, conferences, & other opportunities Read the latest issue and subscribe at norf.ie/newsletter/

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Newsletter | National Open Research Forum

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Only half of published research findings in disciplines such as economics, psychology and education can be replicated by others, according to new findings reported in Nature by Dr Dermot Lynott (@irishrepronetwork.bsky.social) in collaboration with international colleagues: norf.ie?p=14547&prev...

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Dr Dermot Lynott contributes to Nature paper on research reproducibility | National Open Research Forum

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) @dri.ie · 17/06/2026

The DRI June newsletter is out now! We're pleased to share upcoming training events, news of our @dpasshconf2026.bsky.social taking place 25-26 June in Belfast, and new collection publications in the DRI repository! Read the latest issue and subscribe: dri.ie/dri-friends-... #DigiPresNews

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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Data stewards - advocate for data stewardship with senior leaders and non-expert audiences. Join Sonraí, DANS, and CasDaR for a 2-hour masterclass. Build a compelling business case, Communicate complex ideas, Adapt approaches for different audiences, Gain stakeholder understanding. bit.ly/4ecruxA

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Sonraí, DANS & CaSDaR Masterclass - Advocacy Skills for Data Stewards

Join Sonraí, DANS, and CasDaR for a unique masterclass focused on effectively influencing stakeholders and advocating for data stewardship.

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

At the Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR) 2026 Conference, Open Repositories Ireland introduced their work to build a national infrastructure that will support 100% open access to research publications from 2030 🔎📖 Find out more on the NORF website: norf.ie/putting-irel...

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Irish Reproducibility Network @irishrepronetwork.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The Irish Reproducibility Network is now on LinkedIn! www.linkedin.com/in/irn-irish... #openResearch #irishResearch

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The Cultivating an Open Research Culture in the Humanities and Social Sciences project team recently published an article in the special issue, “Open Research for the Humanities and Social Sciences” of the Journal of Electronic Publishing: doi.org/10.3998/jep....

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Open Research in the Humanities | National Open Research Forum

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Sonraí - Irish Data Stewardship Network @sonrai.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Welcome @zenobiewan.bsky.social PhD (NYU) to Sonraí Irish Data Stewardship Network as a postdoctoral researcher. Supported by NORF 2025 Open Research Fund, she’ll help evaluate our microcredential, conduct research & work on our Data Champions programme Looking forward to working with you, Zenobie!

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The Criminal Justice Open Research Dialogue (CORD) Partnership recently launched a range of services to support research-policy-practice engagement in criminal justice. 🔗Find out more on the NORF website: norf.ie/cord-partner...

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Thank you to all who have filled in our Research Monitoring Survey! If you haven’t had a chance to fill it in yet, there is still time to do so. We welcome responses from anyone in the sector interested in helping us strengthen and expand this national infrastructure. tinyurl.com/ytwza38c

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Research Monitoring Survey - National Open Access Monitor, Ireland · 2026

Please make sure to proceed to the final page and click Submit so that your responses are recorded. You can submit the survey even if you have only completed some sections.

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

💡Sonraí, the Data Stewardship Network; Open Repositories Ireland (ORI) and the Irish Reproducibility Network (IRN) have teamed up to sign a Memorandum of Understanding that helps to strengthen Ireland’s Open Research ecosystem. Read more on the NORF website: norf.ie/new-collabor...

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New collaboration for NORF-funded Open Research networks in Ireland! | National Open Research Forum

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

📢 Registration for the next OSPARK Bootcamp closes on 10 May! 💡Designed to help strengthen outreach, communication and community-building around Open Science projects. 🔗Find out more and register: events.digital-research.academy/event/131/

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OpenAIRE @openaire.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

What will the future of access to publicly funded research look like in Europe? On 13 May, the European Commission (DG-RTD) hosts a workshop on the economic impact of improving access to and reuse of research results. 🔗 ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run... #OpenScience #OpenAccess #ResearchPolicy

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The @engagedroadmap.bsky.social Roadshow is well underway! Opening conversations about open research and public engagement across the country and discovering a real appetite to make research more open, inclusive, and connected to society. Read more on the NORF website: norf.ie/engaged-open...

The ENGAGED Open Research and Public Engagement Roadmap Roadshow Cork.

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 07/04/2026

Nominations for the 2027 RIA Gold Medals are now open! In 2027, one RIA Gold Medal will be awarded in the Humanities & one will be awarded in the Chemical, Mathematical & Physical Sciences. For more information on criteria and eligibility, visit the RIA website: www.ria.ie/2026/04/07/2...

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) @dri.ie · 26/03/2026

🎟️ A reminder that the early bird rate for DRI's flagship @dpasshconf2026.bsky.social closes on 31 March! 💽 Interested in #digipres? Join us at Queen's University Belfast Library and the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland this 25-26 June! ▶️ Register here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/digital-pr...

Conference poster for Digital Preservation event in Belfast, June 25-26. Features keynote speaker Somaya Langley, 30+ talks, and workshops. Early bird presale alert, special rates end March 31, 2026. Includes QR code and website link www.dpassh.org.

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Open Research and Public Engagement Roadmap @engagedroadmap.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Tomorrow’s launch of the ENGAGED Roadmap @tcddublin.bsky.social marks an important step forward for public involvement in open research in Ireland. At its best, research is shaped by the society it seeks to serve. #LetsGoEngaged #publicengagement #openresearch

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) @dri.ie · 24/02/2026

⏰Less than one week left to submit your proposal for the @fiatifta.bsky.social (FIAT/IFTA) Preservation and Migration Seminar taking place in Dublin this June! Find out more: fiatifta.org/pmc-seminar-... #DigiPres #CallForProposals #DigitalPreservation #DigiPresNews

Poster for Preservation & Migration Seminar Dublin 2026. Text includes the theme: "Digital time: show me how you do it! Recipes for audiovisual content longevity". The logos for the Digital Repository of Ireland, FIAT/IFTA and RTE appear at the bottom of the image.

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) @dri.ie · 24/02/2026

DRI's Research and Engagement Manager Beth Knazook will be joining the EOSC FIDELIS Project on Wed Feb 24th for a full day of workshops on #DataReuse. Beth will showcase the recently published Research Sustainability Workflow for the Humanities. Register to join: eden-fidelis.eu/events/data-...

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Data Reuse Workshop(s) | Eden-Fidelis

Data sharing and reuse are essential for maximising the value of research by enabling new discoveries and insights without the need to duplicate efforts.

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Over the course of a year, @engagedroadmap.bsky.social (ENGAGED project) convened over 150 participants across Collective Intelligence Workshops, culminating in 5 public destinations for open research in Ireland by 2030. Read more on what's next for open research in Ireland: norf.ie/whats-next-f...

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

📢Join us in Dublin on March 27, 2026 for the ABOARD project capstone event: "Responsible Research Assessment & Open Research: Why they matter and how we can make them happen!" 📅 March 27, 2026 📍Royal Irish Academy, Dublin 🔗More details & registration: www.ucc.ie/en/aboard-pr...

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

The launch event for the Irish Reproducibility Network is taking place tomorrow, 27 January!

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

⚙️The NORF website (norf.ie) will be offline between 8am and 10am on Thursday 22nd January 2026 in order for essential maintenance to be performed⚙️ We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please get in touch at norf@ria.ie with any queries or concerns.

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

'Introduction to Data Stewardship Microcredential' has just launched at @ucc.ie @sonrai.bsky.social (online/in-person)! Duration: 13 weeks Starting: 09.02.2026 Closing date for applications: 25.01.2026 Practical, professional skills in research data management. Register: www.ucc.ie/en/dh5001/

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DH5001: Introduction to Data Stewardship | University College Cork

Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.

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Open Research and Public Engagement Roadmap @engagedroadmap.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

We’re growing something real here. We're about changing how research is done day to day This is a community in motion. @norfireland.bsky.social #OpenResearch #PublicEngagement #ResearchCulture #ScienceWeek #NORFest2025

We’re growing something real here.

ENGAGED Open Research and Public Engagement Roadmap is about changing how research is done day to day. Not just policy language, but how we work with each other, how we listen, and how we involve the people our research affects.

If you care about research being more open, more connected, and more human, stay with us. This is a community in motion.

Follow and stay part of the work:

LinkedIn: ENGAGED – Open Research & Public Engagement Roadmap
Bluesky: @engagedroadmap.bsky.social

#OpenResearch #PublicEngagement #ResearchCulture #OpenScience #ScienceWeek #NORFest2025

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Open Research and Public Engagement Roadmap @engagedroadmap.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Great to see the #zines up on display @ria.ie . They carry the real voices and questions that came through our #openresearch workshops. Not just material, but the conversation itself. Looking forward to being in the room with everyone this afternoon #NORFest2025 @norfireland.bsky.social

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

IReL is kicking off Friday's #NORFest2025 sessions, with a full house for a workshop on "The Next Phase of Open Research Monitoring in Ireland: Community Priorities and Practice" - with presentations from @openaire.bsky.social, @sonrai.bsky.social, ABOARD, & MOSS-I @norfireland.bsky.social

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Some very interesting insights emerging at this afternoon's #NORFest2025 workshop on public engagement with @engagedroadmap.bsky.social @norfireland.bsky.social #NORFest #CitizenScience

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

And that's a wrap for the National Open Research Festival 2025!🎉 Sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the NORFest programme; our speakers, chairs, panelists & workshop coordinators who traveled from near & afar to be there 🌏 Recordings from NORFest will be available online in due course 📽️

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National Open Research Forum (Ireland) @norfireland.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

We are all set for the National Open Research Festival (NORFest) 2025 taking place in the @ria.ie 19 Dawson St tomorrow (Thursday) & Friday 6-7 November!🎉 The event is fully booked but you can opt to join Day One of NORFest ONLINE. Register for free via Zoom: ria-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @dri.ie

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