On 5 November 2026, Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University hosted an Institutional Policy Session entitled “From Open Science Strategy to Institutional Policy at CNU”, organised within the framework of the EmpoWering EDUC for Inclusive Development of the ERA (EDUC-WIDE) project, funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme.

The event brought together representatives of the university’s academic and research community to discuss the implementation of Open Science principles, the development of research infrastructure, research data management, and institutional approaches to making scientific knowledge more accessible.

The session opened with welcoming remarks from Liliia Turovska, Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work and International Activities, and Volodymyra Boichuk, Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work and Socio-Economic Development. They highlighted the importance of Open Science in improving research quality, strengthening international cooperation, and supporting the university’s integration into the European Research Area.

Tetiana Korniienko, Head of the Document Management and Records Department, Rector’s Representative for Digitalization, and EDUC-WIDE project team member, delivered a presentation entitled “From Open Science Strategy to Institutional Practices at CNU: Policy, International Integration and the Digital Researcher Ecosystem.”

Her presentation focused on the integration of Open Science principles into the university’s strategic documents, the development of digital research infrastructure, and international cooperation. Particular attention was paid to the university’s accession to the OpenAIRE consortium in September 2026, as well as the role of ORCID, URIS, and other digital tools in improving research visibility and accessibility.

Roman Dzumedzei, Director of the University Research Library and EDUC-WIDE project team member, presented “Research Data Management: Data Management Plans (DMPs), FAIR Principles and Institutional Support for Researchers.” His presentation addressed effective research data management, data preservation and reuse, and the role of institutional support services.

Liubomyr Nykyrui, Head of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Physics and Chemistry of Solid State, and EDUC-WIDE project team member, delivered a presentation entitled “Scientific Journals of Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University and the Open Access Strategy: Current Status, Challenges and Development Prospects.”

The session concluded with a discussion of practical steps towards strengthening institutional Open Science policies, developing digital services, and supporting researchers in adopting open research practices.

The event marked another important step in translating Open Science principles into institutional practices at Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, contributing to greater research transparency, accessibility, and international collaboration.

Through its participation in EDUC-WIDE, the university continues to strengthen its institutional research capacity and contribute to the development of a more open and collaborative European Research Area.