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Open Science Observatory
Tosuminho_v3.pnghe Open Science Observatory of University of Minho is a transversal support structure for the scientific system of the University of Minho. Its mission is to promote, support and monitor open science practices, ensuring institutional alignment with national and international standards.

It was established by the Rector decree RT-86/2026, on May 19th, within the framework of the implementation and consolidation of the University's Open Science Policy.


Its activities contribute to strengthening the quality, transparency, reproducibility and societal impact of research carried out at the University.

Main functions

The Observatory is responsible for:

  • Monitoring the implementation of the UMinho Open Science Policy;
  • Collecting and analysing information on the evolution of open science at national and international levels;
  • Identifying open science indicators and FAIRness of research data, proposing institutional targets;
  • Promoting the adoption of open science practices through awareness and training activities;
  • Producing annual reports and recommendations to improve institutional practices.

Composition

The Open Science Observatory of the University of Minho is composed of the following members:

  • António José Braga Osório Gomes Salgado (Vice-Rector for Research and Scientific Policy, coordinator)
  • Paulo Jorge Figueira Almeida Urbano Mendonça (School of Architecture, Art and Design)
  • Rui Francisco Gonçalves Pinto Fernandes Pereira (School of Sciences)
  • Linda Rosa Fonseca Gonçalves Veiga (School of Economics, Management and Political Science)
  • Ana Alice Rodrigues Pereira Baptista (School of Engineering)
  • Sílvia Lima Gonçalves Araújo (School of Letters, Arts and Human Sciences)
  • Carina Isabel Soares Cunha (School of Medicine)
  • Sandra Cristina Santos Monteiro Marinho (Institute of Social Sciences)
  • Eva Maria Lopes Fernandes (Institute of Education)
  • Isabel Maria Bacelo Leonor (I3Bs – Institute for Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics Research)
  • Helena Rafaela Vieira Rosário (School of Nursing)
  • Gema Perez Souto (School of Law)
  • Ana Bernardo Seara Cardoso (School of Psychology)
  • Maria Margarida Teles Vasconcelos Correia Neves (Director of the Doctoral College)
  • Eloy António Santos Cordeiro Rodrigues (Director of Documentation and Library Services Unit)
  • Pedro Miguel Oliveira Bento Príncipe (Office for Scientific Information Management, Repositories and Open Science – USDB)
  • Ana Catarina Costa Oliveira (Research Support Services Unit)
  • Simone Conceição Gomes Costa (Information Systems and Communications Services Unit)
  • Filipa Ferreira Antunes (Academic Association of the University of Minho)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of the Open Science Observatory is composed of the following members:

  • António José Braga Osório Gomes Salgado (coordination)
  • Ana Alice Rodrigues Pereira Baptista
  • Helena Rafaela Vieira Rosário
  • Eloy António Santos Cordeiro Rodrigues
  • Pedro Miguel Oliveira Bento Príncipe
  • Ana Catarina Costa Oliveira







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