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President\u2019s column<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
From Open Access to Open Science
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<\/span><\/p>\nOn a regular basis, the European Chemical Society (EuChemS) publishes positions about chemistry-related issues based on the best available independent scientific knowledge based on the views of experts across our member societies.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhen it comes to more general science-related policy questions, however, we also work together with other organisations on the European level. More specifically, EuChemS is a member of the Initiative for Science in Europe (ISE<\/a><\/span>), which is an independent platform of European Learned Societies and Research Organisations from various science disciplines. ISE supports all fields of science, involves researchers in the design and implementation of European science policies, and is a strong advocate of independent scientific advice in European policy making. Topics that are currently discussed by ISE are amongst others researcher\u2019s careers, Horizon Europe, young researchers, and Open Science. EuChemS has its own Task Groups on some of these topics and the Task Group members actively contribute to ISE\u2019s activities. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe EuChemS Task Group that focused on Open Access (publications financed with public money should be publicly available) broadened its activities to Open Science. This stands for open access to scientific knowledge, to science infrastructure, science communication, and involvement of societal stakeholders. Open Science is also associated with a broader view on research and innovation: scientists engage more in discussions with societal actors, output is no longer restricted to scientific publications and societal challenges have to be addressed by multidisciplinary teams of scientists. These developments cause that conventional ways to assess research quality (e.g. number of publications, journal impact factor, H-index) require revision and that other activities such as teaching, leadership, and outreach to society also must be taken into account. We should, however, not completely abandon the existing metrics, but instead move to a more integrated approach to assess the quality of research and the researchers involved.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe EuChems position on Open Science is expressed through participation in ISE activities, but also by participation in expert groups. An example is the EuChemS participation in the Open Science Policy Platform (OSPP), a High-Level Group of stakeholders advising the European Commission on Open Science policy, thereby contributing to articulating the voice of chemists at the European level.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFloris Rutjes\u202f<\/span><\/i>
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EYCheM – A Platform for Connecting and Empowering Early-Career Chemists<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.euchems.eu\/newsletters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/EYCheM-3.png?resize=453%2C341\")
Scientific talks, networking, EYCN DA and social events at previous PYCheM and EYCheM editions. Image credit to the conference organisers and attendees.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe European Young Chemists’ Network (EYCN), the young division of the European Chemical Society (EuChemS), has created a platform for biennial meetings of young chemists across Europe – the European Young Chemists’ Meeting. Since its inception in 2016, EYCheM has become a unique international platform for scientific exchange between young chemists in Europe and beyond. The meeting offers early-stage chemists a unique opportunity to develop their professional skills, expand their network, and increase their international visibility while building long-term and fruitful collaborations.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nEYCheM evolved from PYCheM, a biennial scientific conference for the community of Portuguese young chemists, founded in 2008.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.euchems.eu\/newsletters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/EYCheM-2.jpg?resize=150%2C150\")
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 3rd<\/sup> EYCheM had to be postponed and will be held in January 2022 online. However, a wide variety of online events were held in 2020 and 2021. The lessons learned here stimulate discussions about more sustainable and inclusive conference formats. Hybrid conference formats are possible, which would allow a broader international community to participate.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nImportant for further success is continued support, for example through sponsorship by industry, and the participation of established experts who are willing to mentor the next generation of young chemists and support their professional development.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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On a regular basis, the European Chemical Society (EuChemS) publishes positions about chemistry-related issues based on the best available independent scientific knowledge based on the views of experts across our member societies.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When it comes to more general science-related policy questions, however, we also work together with other organisations on the European level. More specifically, EuChemS is a member of the Initiative for Science in Europe (ISE<\/a><\/span>), which is an independent platform of European Learned Societies and Research Organisations from various science disciplines. ISE supports all fields of science, involves researchers in the design and implementation of European science policies, and is a strong advocate of independent scientific advice in European policy making. Topics that are currently discussed by ISE are amongst others researcher\u2019s careers, Horizon Europe, young researchers, and Open Science. EuChemS has its own Task Groups on some of these topics and the Task Group members actively contribute to ISE\u2019s activities. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The EuChemS Task Group that focused on Open Access (publications financed with public money should be publicly available) broadened its activities to Open Science. This stands for open access to scientific knowledge, to science infrastructure, science communication, and involvement of societal stakeholders. Open Science is also associated with a broader view on research and innovation: scientists engage more in discussions with societal actors, output is no longer restricted to scientific publications and societal challenges have to be addressed by multidisciplinary teams of scientists. These developments cause that conventional ways to assess research quality (e.g. number of publications, journal impact factor, H-index) require revision and that other activities such as teaching, leadership, and outreach to society also must be taken into account. We should, however, not completely abandon the existing metrics, but instead move to a more integrated approach to assess the quality of research and the researchers involved.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The EuChems position on Open Science is expressed through participation in ISE activities, but also by participation in expert groups. An example is the EuChemS participation in the Open Science Policy Platform (OSPP), a High-Level Group of stakeholders advising the European Commission on Open Science policy, thereby contributing to articulating the voice of chemists at the European level.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Floris Rutjes\u202f<\/span><\/i> [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n The European Young Chemists’ Network (EYCN), the young division of the European Chemical Society (EuChemS), has created a platform for biennial meetings of young chemists across Europe – the European Young Chemists’ Meeting. Since its inception in 2016, EYCheM has become a unique international platform for scientific exchange between young chemists in Europe and beyond. The meeting offers early-stage chemists a unique opportunity to develop their professional skills, expand their network, and increase their international visibility while building long-term and fruitful collaborations.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n EYCheM evolved from PYCheM, a biennial scientific conference for the community of Portuguese young chemists, founded in 2008.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Important for further success is continued support, for example through sponsorship by industry, and the participation of established experts who are willing to mentor the next generation of young chemists and support their professional development.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n
\nEuChemS President\u202f<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nEYCheM – A Platform for Connecting and Empowering Early-Career Chemists<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 3rd<\/sup> EYCheM had to be postponed and will be held in January 2022 online. However, a wide variety of online events were held in 2020 and 2021. The lessons learned here stimulate discussions about more sustainable and inclusive conference formats. Hybrid conference formats are possible, which would allow a broader international community to participate.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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