On October 5, the YSMU Science Division hosted “Strengthening research management and open science capacities of heis in Moldova and Armenia - MINERVA” Project Coordinator, Vice-Rector for International Relations of the Academy of Economic Research of Moldova, Olesya Sirbu, and Project Financial Manager Anna Madan.

The visit was organized for conducting the 2^nd monitoring session of the MINERVA project. During the session Head of YSMU Science Division Seyran Kocharyan presented the project outcomes in connection with the procurement of open repository equipment, EURAXESS membership, Berlin Declaration signature and the application for HR excellence label. The circumstances impeding the progression of the project were discussed by the participants which ensured a precise outline of the further activities.