On October 31, 2025, the University of Library Studies and Information Technologies (ULSIT) hosted the Winter Scientific Seminar on Open Science, organized within the framework of the project EXCELLCITY: Enhancing Scientific and Innovation Capacity in the Smart City through Twinning (BG-RRP-2.005-0003).
The event was held in person at ULSIT’s Ceremonial Hall, bringing together young researchers, PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows engaged in the Open Science training series under the ExcellCity project.
The Winter Seminar marked the second module of the Open Science training program, which began with the Summer Seminar in May 2025.
During the session, participants shared their progress and experiences from the self-paced activities available on the online platform https://projects.unibit.bg/course/view.php?id=89, which hosts learning materials for Module 1 and Module 2.
Certificates were awarded to the participants who successfully completed all modules and assessments, demonstrating their commitment to the principles and practices of Open Science.
The seminar was opened by Prof. Evgenia Kovacheva, Director of Scientific Policy and Project Coordinator of ExcellCity, who emphasized the importance of Open Science initiatives for strengthening ULSIT’s research ecosystem and its integration into the European Research Area.
📅 Date: October 31, 2025, 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Sofia, ULSIT 1, Ceremonial Hall
🎓 Format: In-person
👉 Through its series of Open Science seminars, ULSIT continues to promote an open, collaborative, and innovative scientific community, fostering transparency, cooperation, and knowledge sharing in research and education.
