Lasers4EU Webinar: Open science and the societal impact of scientific research

Title: Open Science and the Societal Impact of Scientific Research
Speaker: Susana Jarmelo (University of Coimbra)
Date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025

The presentation explores the principles and practices of Open Science, highlighting how increased transparency, accessibility and collaboration in research can enhance its societal relevance and impact. Will be also examined the key pillars of Open Science – including open access, open data, and citizen science – and how these contribute to democratizing knowledge, fostering innovation, and improving public trust in science. Furthermore, the session will address the ways in which scientific research can drive evidence-based policymaking, address societal challenges, and contribute to sustainable development. How adopting open practices can strengthen the relationship between science and society.

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Lasers4EU webinars is a bi-annual series of online seminars and panel discussions proposed and organised by our community to gain insight into possible career paths and to gain a better understanding of the relationship between research and innovation, creating the prerequisites for a successful spin-off or start-up business.

The webinars are open to all interested parties, from PhD students to experts in the field and industrial and medical partners.