On May 22, 2025, the University of Library Studies and Information Technologies (ULSIT) hosted the first in-person module of the summer scientific seminar “Open Science,” organized as part of the project ExcellCity: Enhancing Scientific and Innovation Capacity in the Smart City through Twinning Partnerships (BG-RRP-2.005-0003), funded by the European Union through Bulgaria’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
The seminar was officially opened by Prof. Dr. Evgenia Kovacheva – Project Leader and Director of Scientific Policies at ULSIT. Participants were introduced to the foundations of open science, its policies, and its importance for modern scientific collaboration. Key speakers included Prof. Dr. Rumen Nikolov, Prof. Dr. Elena Shoikova, and Prof. Dr. Evgenia Kovacheva.
The seminar aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of researchers, educators, PhD students, students, and citizen scientists in applying the principles of open science. The training focused on topics such as open data, open code, and open research outputs, as well as the development of a data management plan.
The online modules of the program will continue from May 23 to September 28, 2025, and the final in-person session will take place on September 29, 2025, at ULSIT. All participants who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate.
More information and registration: https://projects.unibit.bg/course/view.php?id=89
