CONFERENCE: OPEN SCIENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT – INTEGRATION AND PRACTICE
The Institute for Protection and Ecology of the Republic of Srpska and University Union Nikola Tesla, Belgrade are organizing the conference "Open Science and Community Engagement: Integration and Practice", which will take place on March 31, 2025, starting at 10 am, at the Academy of Sciences and Arts of the Republic of Srpska in Banja Luka.
The conference will focus on the application of Open and Responsible Research and Innovation (ORRI) principles, fostering discussions on ethics in research, inclusivity in science, and the role of open science in addressing environmental challenges. The event aims to bring together experts, researchers, industry representatives, and the civil sector to explore strategies for integrating open science practices into scientific research and decision-making processes.
Key Topics
The conference will address several critical aspects of open science and responsible research, including:
- Implementation of ORRI principles in scientific research and innovation
- Ethics in research and inclusivity in science
- The role of open science and citizen science in solving environmental challenges
- Methods and best practices for engaging communities in scientific research
Speakers
The conference will feature leading experts from academia and research institutions:
- Prof. Dr. Predrag Ilić, Principal Research Fellow at the PSRI Institute for Protection and Ecology of the Republic of Srpska
- Prof. Dr. Sanja Mrazovac Kurilić, Full Professor at Union-Nikola Tesla University, Belgrade
- Sonja Marković, Senior Research Assistant at the PSRI Institute for Protection and Ecology of the Republic of Srpska
- Academician Novo Pržulj, Academy of Sciences and Arts of the Republic of Srpska
- Prof. Dr. Ljiljana Nikolić Bujanović, Full Professor at Union-Nikola Tesla University, Belgrade
- Prof. Dr. Suzana Gotovac Atlagić, Associate Professor at the University of Banja Luka and Director of NanoPoli Centre Ltd.
- Prof. Dr. Smiljana Paraš, Associate Professor at the University of Banja Luka.
Conference Objectives
The conference aims to strengthen collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and local communities to improve the accessibility and transparency of scientific research. Through panel discussions and interactive sessions, participants will gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of integrating ORRI principles into research and policy frameworks. The event will also highlight successful case studies and propose concrete measures for advancing open science in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Project and Funding
The conference is organized as part of the SuDe2Re – Sustainable Development through Responsible Research: Strengthening ORRI in Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina project, within the framework of the REINFORCING Project, funded by the European Union. This initiative seeks to enhance the implementation of ORRI practices, foster societal engagement, and promote sustainable research and innovation.