Harrie Lalieu ©euroCRIS, Secretariat euroCRIS Moscow - Introduction to euroCRIS Introduction to euroCRIS The organisation, its objectives and way of working Harrie Lalieu Secretary euroCRIS

Harrie Lalieu ©euroCRIS, Secretariat euroCRIS Moscow - Introduction to euroCRIS

Harrie Lalieu ©euroCRIS, Secretariat euroCRIS Moscow - Introduction to euroCRIS Why are CRIS needed? for researchers: easy access to relevant information and associated software, processor power, storage systems and - where necessary - detectors to collect more data to overcome incomplete or inconsistent information for research managers and administrators: easy measurement and analysis of research activity and easy access to comparative information; evaluation and assessment for research councils: optimisation of the funding process for entrepreneurs and technology transfer organisations: easy retrieval of novel ideas and technology in a knowledge-assisted environment and easy identification of competitors and previously done similar research for the media and public: easy access to information, software and computer power to allow easily assimilated presentation of research results in appropriate contexts

Harrie Lalieu ©euroCRIS, Secretariat euroCRIS Moscow - Introduction to euroCRIS euroCRIS identity Professional association of CRIS experts Custodian of CERIF: Common European Research Information Format Formal not-for profit association with legal status since June 2002

Harrie Lalieu ©euroCRIS, Secretariat euroCRIS Moscow - Introduction to euroCRIS euroCRIS mission Internationally recognised point of reference relating to all CRIS matters Stimulation of CERIF-compliant CRIS Ultimate aim: to implement all relevant CRIS (related) systems progressively on a GRIDs platform in order to gain maximum advantage for (European) research at all levels Background: needs of stakeholders, European Research Area (ERA)

Harrie Lalieu ©euroCRIS, Secretariat euroCRIS Moscow - Introduction to euroCRIS euroCRIS areas of interest Research databases, thematic and according to type of information (expertise, projects, institutions, funding, facilities and products - including publications) CRIS related data: scientific datasets, (Open Access) institutional repositories, knowledge- assisted data collection systems and process- based workflow systems Maintenance and dissemination of CERIF to accommodate implementation and interoperability of CRIS (related) systems Data access and exchange mechanisms, standards and guidelines and best practice for CRIS

Harrie Lalieu ©euroCRIS, Secretariat euroCRIS Moscow - Introduction to euroCRIS euroCRIS organisation Board Task Groups Members

Harrie Lalieu ©euroCRIS, Secretariat euroCRIS Moscow - Introduction to euroCRIS euroCRIS members Institutional (October 1, 2008: 60) fee: 250 €/year (up to 5 delegates) Personal (October 1, 2008: 25) fee: 50 €/year Affiliate (October 1, 2008: 16) fee: 25 €/year universities/academies, research councils, ESF, information centres/CRIS developers, research institutes, companies, national/regional authorities 151 delegates from 38 countries

Harrie Lalieu ©euroCRIS, Secretariat euroCRIS Moscow - Introduction to euroCRIS euroCRIS Board The composition of the Board reflects the activities of the organisation. Meetings: 4/year General management: Keith Jeffery President Harrie Lalieu Secretary Geert van Grootel Treasurer Executives: Anne Asserson Strategy/External Relations Wolfgang Adamczak Conferences Max Stempfhuber Workshops and Technical Meetings Task Group Leaders: Brigitte Joerg CERIF Anna Clements IR-CERIF Aleš Bošnjak Best Practice Mitja Jermol Projects Marika Meltsas DRIS Elections for Board have started with the Call for Nominations

Harrie Lalieu ©euroCRIS, Secretariat euroCRIS Moscow - Introduction to euroCRIS euroCRIS events Membership meetings Biannual (May, November) Strategic seminars Annual (September) CRIS Conferences Biennial (May/June)

Harrie Lalieu ©euroCRIS, Secretariat euroCRIS Moscow - Introduction to euroCRIS Membership meetings For whom? All euroCRIS members, delegates from organising CRIS community, invited speakers Aims? To bring all CRIS communities at the same level (equal playing field), advertise CERIF-CRIS, increase active membership, general education Content? Thematic workshop, presentation of CRIS developments (Jostein Hauge session), business meeting (including reports from Board and Task Groups), CERIF tutorial (optional), TG meetings (optional) Output? Presentations, reports and minutes of meetings, as well as papers given in the workshop (proceedings of the workshop may be issued)

Harrie Lalieu ©euroCRIS, Secretariat euroCRIS Moscow - Introduction to euroCRIS Strategic seminars For whom? Strategic partners, European Commission, euroCRIS Board, invited speakers, euroCRIS members (as available places permit) Aims? In depth discussion of topics which are of overriding importance for the further development of CRIS, bringing up to strategic level, increase impact of euroCRIS on (EC) policy Content? Strategic topics are approached from various viewpoints, subdivided into several sessions with authoritative speakers Output? Presentations and final report with conclusions and recommendations for the way forward (publicly available; to be sent to strategic partners and European Commission)

Harrie Lalieu ©euroCRIS, Secretariat euroCRIS Moscow - Introduction to euroCRIS Conferences For whom? All people active in the field of CRIS research and development (i.e. not just euroCRIS members and partners) Aims? Covering current topics, setting scientific standards for CRIS related R&D Content? Sessions with keynote speakers, contributed papers and a workshop, if appropriate; poster presentations (exhibitions on the part of participating and funding organisations are also possible) Output? Abstracts and full papers; printed proceedings; minutes of connected meetings

Harrie Lalieu ©euroCRIS, Secretariat euroCRIS Moscow - Introduction to euroCRIS So to recapitulate….. 4 Board meetings/year (3 connected to events, 1 stand-alone) 2 Membership meetings/year 1 Seminar/year Conference every two years Ad hoc: Task Group meetings over the year (CERIF and Best Practice are mostly joint meetings) !euroCRIS is busy and vibrant!

Harrie Lalieu ©euroCRIS, Secretariat euroCRIS Moscow - Introduction to euroCRIS Forthcoming events May 2009 Membership meeting in Athens, hosted by the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) September th Strategic Seminar in Brussels, hosted by the Flemish Government November 2009 Membership meeting in Dublin, hosted by the Irish Universities Association & Trinity College Library May 2010 CRIS Conference, organised and hosted by the University of Aalborg (Denmark)

Harrie Lalieu ©euroCRIS, Secretariat euroCRIS Moscow - Introduction to euroCRIS More information? Public website: For members: - Members and TG areas on the website - Newsflashes (6/year) - Mailing list Read about what euroCRIS can offer you and join at

Harrie Lalieu ©euroCRIS, Secretariat euroCRIS Moscow - Introduction to euroCRIS Questions? Contact the Secretariat Tel: Thank you!