On 25 June 2025, an informational webinar was held to present the functionality of DataSet, the newly launched institutional repository of Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University (https://pnu.edu.ua/). The repository serves as a digital platform for storing and disseminating scientific outputs produced by the university’s researchers and students.

The webinar was led by Volodymyr Kotsiubynskyi, Head of the Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science and Coordinator of the Advanced Materials Open Science Centre, established under the HORIZON-INFRA-2023-EOSC-01-01 programme (2024–2026).

Participants were introduced to: the role of institutional repositories in the modern academic ecosystem; step-by-step guidance on user registration and research profile creation; procedures for assigning DOIs and content licensing; implementation of Open Science policies and adherence to FAIR principles.

Practical demonstrations were provided using the DataSet platform (https://dataset.pnu.edu.ua), showcasing real-use cases and best practices.

The webinar targeted academic staff, postgraduate students, research project managers, faculty administrators, and all those interested in ensuring open access to research results.

The event also highlighted the strategic significance of the university’s involvement in the OSCARS initiative (Open Science Clusters’ Action for Research and Society – https://oscars-project.eu/about-oscars). Participation in OSCARS supports institutional integration into the European Research Area, promotes the adoption of FAIR and EOSC-aligned practices, and strengthens infrastructure for research data management. This contributes to greater transparency, accessibility, and interoperability of scientific knowledge produced by Ukrainian researchers.