The Research Library of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, the State Scientific and Technical Library of Ukraine, and the Academy of Digital Development LLC invite you to join the International Open Access Week 2025, which will take place on October 20–24, 2025.

This year's theme — “Who Owns Our Knowledge?” — ​​encourages an open conversation about how open access can promote fair knowledge exchange, overcome social inequalities, and support the principles of open science.

Program of events
October 20
10:45–11:00
Introductory speech
Olga Polyukhovich, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Literary Studies named after V. Morentsya, Vice President for Scientific and Educational Studies, NaUKMA
11:00–12:30
Webinar: “Open Access and Open Science: How It All Began and Where Are We Going?”
Tetyana Yaroshenko, Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor, Deputy Director of the State Scientific and Technical Library of Ukraine
12:30–14:00
Webinar: “Open Access and Open Science: Practical Tips for Publishing Articles and Submitting Applications for Funding Scientific Projects”
Iryna Kuchma, Open Access Program Manager, EIFL

October 21
10:30–11:30
Webinar: “Data Anonymization. Using the open source software product Amnesia”
Svitlana Chukanova, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Acting Director of the Scientific Library of NaUKMA
11:30–13:00
Webinar: “Who Owns the Knowledge: The Role of the eKMAIR Institutional Repository in Open Science”
Iryna Khoroshok, Head of the Electronic Resources Department of the Scientific Library of NaUKMA

October 22–23
10:00–17:00
On-campus consultations on the use of Open Access resources
Location: Scientific Library of NaUKMA, Building 1, Room 120

October 24
11:00–12:30
Webinar: “Blockchain and Blockchain Analytics: Open Data for Research”
Tetiana Dmytrenko, Doctor of Economics, Senior Researcher, Chairman of the Board of the NGO “Ukrainian Modern Digital Science”

On-campus consultations will be held in the NaUKMA Scientific Library (Building 1, Room 120).

Why is it important?
International Open Access Week is an opportunity to unite the efforts of the scientific community, discuss modern challenges of open science and find ways to fairly disseminate knowledge. Open access promotes innovation, supports effective public policy and is key in combating global challenges such as climate change and public health.

Join our events to learn more about open access, share experiences and contribute to the development of open science!

Learn more about the International Open Access Week on the official website: www.openaccessweek.org
We are waiting for you!