The webinar addresses the concepts of Open Science, Reproducibility and European Open Science Cloud, that contribute to the transformation of research into real-world impact.It consists of three parts and covers practical aspects:

The first part introduces the concept of Open Science and explores how transparency and accessibility can transform research. The roots and evolution will be addressed together with the key principles behind it, and the role of different stakeholders—from researchers and institutions to citizens. The webinar will cover practical aspects such as open access publishing, open data and data management, open-source software, citizen science, and responsible research assessment.

The second part covers Reproducibility as a foundation of trustworthy and impactful research. Participants will learn why reproducibility functions as science’s quality control mechanism and how it strengthens trust in research results. The discussion will highlight how reproducible research enables verification, supports self-correction in science, and ensures that future research builds on reliable foundations.

The third part introduces the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) as an European ecosystem for open science and research data. Participants will learn about the role of the EOSC Association, the current phase of building the EOSC Federation, and how EOSC services support researchers and innovation communities. The webinar will also present the concept of national EOSC nodes and the development of the EOSC SK Node, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges of integrating national infrastructures into the European ecosystem

Speakers:
• Zuzana Stožická, expert on Open Access, Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information
• Soňa Ftáčniková, expert on Reproducibility in Scientific Research, Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information
• Ondrej Zachar, EOSC expert, Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information