During the first 18 months of EOSC Track, strong progress was made towards its technical and scientific objectives, particularly in establishing the EOSC Open Science Observatory as a robust, policy-relevant, and user-driven platform for monitoring Open Science and EOSC in Europe.
A) Platform Development and Enhancements
The Observatory was successfully migrated from its EOSC Future legacy and relaunched at
https://eoscobservatory.eu(öffnet in neuem Fenster) with a new design, improved navigation, and extended functionality. Key updates include:
- New indicators, visualisations, and composite metrics expanding the monitoring scope beyond Open Access.
- Interactive country pages and thematic narratives built on a co-created narrative framework.
- A modular backend enabling automated data ingestion and survey prefill from sources like OpenAIRE Graph and Eurostat.
- Full adherence to open-source and FAIR principles.
- Preparations for the official launch event co-organised with UNESCO.
B) Monitoring Framework and Data Collection
The EOSC SB Monitoring Framework was updated through co-creation with EC, EOSC-A, and national stakeholders. The 2023 EOSC SB Survey was conducted and integrated into the platform, and the 2024 edition was launched. Key results include:
- Refined and expanded indicators, including on impact.
- Reduced survey burden via prefilled data from trusted sources.
- Updated country narrative framework now powering dynamic country pages.
C) Sustainability and Strategy
Initial sustainability planning began, including a platform handover checklist, a dedicated workshop, and discussions on governance, IP, and long-term ownership beyond 2027.
D) Co-Creation and Stakeholder Engagement
The project successfully involved stakeholders, especially EOSC SB members, in shaping both the framework and the platform. This increased relevance and usability while supporting stakeholder understanding of Open Science monitoring. Broader engagement efforts will expand in the second reporting period.
