On Slovenian Science Day, 10 November, InnoRenew CoE, UP IAM, marked the occasion by officially opening its Open Science Hub, a dedicated space designed to promote and support open science. The opening took place in cooperation with the NEBAP Hub at the University of Primorska (UP).

The Open Science Hub will serve as a dedicated space for showcasing research projects, scientific work and achievements of InnoRenew CoE, UP IAM, giving visitors an insight into its research activities and results. It will also provide a setting for meetings, presentations and the exchange of knowledge and ideas.

Dr. Ana Slavec, researcher at InnoRenew CoE, UP IAM, Head of the Open Science department at the UP University Library, President of the Slovenian Open Science Community (SSOZ) and member of the Open Science working group at the Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency, highlighted the importance of the new initiative:

“The Open Science Hub is an important step towards strengthening open science practices at InnoRenew CoE, UP IAM. I am particularly pleased that the University of Primorska now has dedicated open science spaces in both Koper and Izola. I believe it will create new opportunities to present our work, share knowledge, connect with different audiences and demonstrate the value of open science.”

By opening the Open Science Hub on Slovenian Science Day, InnoRenew CoE, UP IAM, demonstrates its commitment to transparency, knowledge sharing and bringing scientific research closer to society.