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.
Schedule – Info: https://opensciencelab.uc3m.es/blog/twin4merit-international-thematic-symposium/
This international thematic symposium on the MERIT field will bring together high-profile researchers with complementary expertise to exchange ideas, review the current state of the field, identify challenges, and open new avenues for research in the broader MERIT domain. The event will also promote Cyprus and the EU as key research stakeholders in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) region.
The outcome of the symposium will be reflected in a forthcoming review or opinion paper, designed to make an impact on the international scientific community and to consolidate the project’s contribution to research assessment and policy innovation.
The symposium will gather distinguished experts from European universities and research organisations to discuss how research assessment can evolve beyond traditional bibliometric indicators toward inclusive, qualitative, and transparent models aligned with Open Science principles.
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 improve equity and inclusion for early-career researchers?
- What should future research assessment look like in the Open Science era?
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 remarks from 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