Mind & Life Europe: Making Room for Contemplation
onlineIncentivizing Collaborative and Open Research (ICOR): The Future of Open Science Publishing – Continuing the Discussion
onlineThis meeting will build upon the important conversations started at the "Future of Open Science Publishing" workshop held at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus last December. We'll delve deeper into the workshop's key themes and explore how we can collectively shape a future of science communication that truly works for everyone.
Open Knowledge Foundation (OKFN): Open Data Day (ODD) 2025
onlineOpen Data Day (ODD) is an annual celebration of open data all over the world. Groups from likely every country create local events on the day where they will use open data in their communities. ODD is maintained and supported by the Open Knowledge Foundation (OKFN) through the Open Knowledge Network.
Community Event: Elaine’s meditation and sharing circle
onlineElaine Teo and friends offer 1h meditation sharing circles on Zoom three times a month: the first Friday at 18:00 CET, a mid-month Tuesday at 20:00 CET, and a Saturday morning at 10:00 CET. Between sessions, regular participants share experiences and resources in a warm, lively, international WhatsApp community. Drop in for a taster, or… Continue reading Community Event: Elaine’s meditation and sharing circle
Mindful Researchers poll launch meeting
onlineWe welcome you to our poll-launch kick-off meeting on Monday, 3rd March 2025 from 18:30-20:00 CEST. Please come and join us to … reconnect with old and new friends, rekindle a sense of community and belonging, give a warm welcome to our new team member Luciana, explore the poll and planned next steps for evolving… Continue reading Mindful Researchers poll launch meeting
Community Event: Ayda’s meditation, reading and discussion group
onlineAyda Duroux and friends are meeting weekly on Tuesdays from 18:30 to 19:30 CET as a meditation, reading and discussion group, starting with a guided meditation and then reading a short paragraph together. Everyone is welcome! For any questions get in touch with Ayda.
Mind & Life Europe: “Mind Matters” talk with Jane Hirshfield
online“One Continuous Enactment”: Poetry as a Way of Being in the World
International Society for Contemplative Research: Webinar “Beyond the Brain: Context, Caution, and Complexity in the Study of Contemplative Practices”
onlinePanelists: David McMahan and John Dunne – Moderator: Michael Sheehy On the Importance of Context in the Study of Meditation, or: Why There Will Never Be an Enlightenment Machine – David McMahan The Trouble with Contemplative Texts: Some Examples from Buddhist Practices – John Dunne
Community Event: Ayda’s meditation, reading and discussion group
onlineAyda Duroux and friends are meeting weekly on Tuesdays from 18:30 to 19:30 CET as a meditation, reading and discussion group, starting with a guided meditation and then reading a short paragraph together. Everyone is welcome! For any questions get in touch with Ayda.
Community Event: Elaine’s meditation and sharing circle
onlineElaine Teo and friends offer 1h meditation sharing circles on Zoom three times a month: the first Friday at 18:00 CET, a mid-month Tuesday at 20:00 CET, and a Saturday morning at 10:00 CET. Between sessions, regular participants share experiences and resources in a warm, lively, international WhatsApp community. Drop in for a taster, or… Continue reading Community Event: Elaine’s meditation and sharing circle
Pioneers of Change: Online Summit 2025
online(mostly in German language, partly in English)
Note: This is a curated selection of upcoming events (and application deadlines) related to open & contemplative science, research, scholarship, and practice. Times are given in CET/CEST unless stated otherwise.