The Open Science Centre at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje is an institutional unit dedicated to advancing and implementing the principles of open science: transparency, collaboration, accessibility, and reproducibility in scientific research and artistic work.
Mission
The Open Science Centre aims to lead the cultural transformation towards open science at UKIM and beyond by:
- Supporting the development of open science competencies
- Providing services and resources across the entire research lifecycle
- Promoting collaboration and interoperability of research outputs
- Enhancing the transparency and impact of research
Vision
The Open Science Centre strives to become the leading institutional hub at UKIM for the implementation of open science, contributing to:
- Increased visibility of research outputs
- Cultural change within the research community
- Stimulation of innovation and international collaboration
What does the Open Science Centre offer?
Training and Education
The Centre organises workshops, seminars, and training sessions for students, researchers, and academic staff aimed at developing skills related to open science, FAIR data practices, research data management, access to open scholarly resources, and related topics.
Resources
We provide free educational materials and tools covering different phases of the research process, supporting the practical adoption of open science practices.
Open Science Laboratory
The Centre offers computing and storage infrastructure for researchers and students, enabling work on open research projects and hands-on use of open science tools and platforms.
Policy and Support
The Open Science Centre provides expert guidance on the development and implementation of open science policies, research data management, and alignment with European and international standards.
Events and Activities
The Centre regularly organises and/or supports events related to open science. An up-to-date overview of ongoing and upcoming activities is available on the Centre’s website: https://osc.ukim.edu.mk/
Organisational Structure of the Open Science Centre
Head of the Centre
Prof. Dr Sonja Filiposka is the Head of the Open Science Centre at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. She leads the Centre’s activities and coordinates the development of services, training programmes, and support mechanisms for promoting open science principles across the university community.
Governing Board of the Open Science Centre
The Centre is supported by a broad governing team composed of representatives from key scientific and academic domains at UKIM. A Governing Board has been established, comprising the following members:
- Prof. Sonja Filipovska, Ph.D. — Head of the Centre
- Prof. Valentina Gechevska, Ph.D. — Vice-Rector for Science
- Prof. Anastas Mishev, Ph.D. — EOSC Representative
- Prof. Vladimir Trajkovikj — Technical Sciences
- Prof. Vladimir Trajkovski, Ph.D. — Humanities
- Prof. Aneta Cekikj, Ph.D. — Social Sciences
- Prof. Pavlina Djekova Vidimliski, Ph.D. — Medical Sciences
- Prof. Ordan Chukaliev, Ph.D. — Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
- Prof. Igor Sekovski, M.A. — Arts
- Prof. Ljupcho Pejov, Ph.D. — Natural Sciences
This multidisciplinary team represents a wide range of expertise across the university and supports the implementation of open science practices at UKIM.
Contact
Open Science Centre – UKIM
9 Goce Delchev Blvd., Skopje
Blvd. "Goce Delchev" no. 9, 1000 Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia
ukim@ukim.edu.mk
3293-293
