5 November2025

 

 

TWIN4MERIT International Thematic Symposium: Rethinking Research Assessment

 

The TWIN4MERIT project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme (Grant Agreement No. 101079196), will host its International Thematic Symposium entitled “Rethinking Research Assessment” on Monday, 24 November 2025, from 09:45 to 16:00 CET, via Microsoft Teams.

 

This international thematic symposium will bring together leading researchers with complementary expertise to exchange ideas, review the current state of the field, identify challenges, and explore new directions for research in the broader MERIT domain. The event will also highlight the role of Cyprus and the EU as major research stakeholders in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) region.

 

The outcomes of the symposium will be reflected in a forthcoming review or opinion paper, aiming to influence the international scientific community and to consolidate the project’s contribution to research assessment reform and policy innovation.

 

The symposium will feature distinguished experts from European universities and research organisations to discuss how research assessment can evolve beyond traditional bibliometric indicators towards inclusive, qualitative, and transparent models, aligned with Open Science principles.

 

📅 Programme and Information: https://opensciencelab.uc3m.es/blog/twin4merit-international-thematic-symposium/

 

Keynote Speakers

 

  • Dr. Gema Bueno de la Fuente – Universidad de Zaragoza
  • Dr. Núria Bautista Puig – Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
  • Prof. Emanuel Kulczycki – Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań
  • Dr. Yensi Flores Bueso – University College Cork
  • Prof. Zacharias Maniadis – University of Cyprus
  • Prof. Eva Méndez – Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

 

Themes and Topics

 

The programme will address key questions such as:

  • How can university libraries and open-access repositories enhance research visibility and transparency?
  • What role do sustainability rankings and citizen engagement play in rethinking assessment frameworks?
  • How can narrative CVs promote equity and inclusion for early-career researchers?
  • What should research assessment look like in the Open Science?

 

A final Delphi Panel Discussion will bring together all speakers to formulate recommendations for policymakers and institutions, identifying key challenges and priorities in responsible and collaborative research evaluation.

 

The event will conclude with closing remarks by the University of Cyprus coordination team, emphasising TWIN4MERIT’s mission to advance excellence in research management and evaluation across Europe.

 

💻 Attendance: Open to all interested participants

🔗 Join the Symposium Online: link

📅 Date: Monday, 24 November 2025 | Time: 09:45–16:00 CET

 

About TWIN4MERIT

 

TWIN4MERIT (Twinning for Excellence in Management and Economics of Research and Innovation) aims to enhance research management, evaluation, and policy frameworks in Cyprus and across Europe, promoting a culture of responsible research, Open Science, and innovation aligned with the priorities of the European Research Area.

 

Funding: This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 101079196

 

 

 

 

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