International Open Access Week! Discover open research content at Strathprints...

21-27 October is International Open Access Week 2019, the theme of which is 'Open for whom? Equity in open knowledge'.

The Strathprints repository provides a digital archive of University of Strathclyde research outputs. Up to 95% of University of Strathclyde research content published since 2015, such as papers and articles, is available from this repository as Open Access thereby supporting equity in open knowledge - and the team supporting open initiatives at Strathclyde is working tirelessly to make even more content open!

Explore recent Open Access research content by world leading researchers across science, engineering, business, social sciences and humanities disciplines.

Or explore all Open Access research content...

Strathprints

Open Access @ Strathclyde

Open Access isn't always a piece of cake...

...which is why we are here to help!

Open Access can at first seem complicated. That is why our team is available on Twitter and Tumblr. These can be followed for the latest news and updates, or to post questions.

But it is also why we are developing a new website providing detailed guidance for Strathclyde staff on some of the biggest issues which are likely to appear bemusing or bewildering to colleagues. Our Open Access @ Strathclyde website will provide guidance on:

Important concepts in Open Access, such the difference between Green and Gold Open Access;
Open Access policies a specific research funders, such as HEFCE, RCUK, COAF, ERC, etc.;
PURE and Strathprints;
Copyright and licencing;
Making article processing charge (APC) payments for Gold Open Access articles and how eligible Strathclyde staff can apply for funds;
Research Data Management;
...and much more...

Of course, any general enquiries about Open Access can be directed to our Open Access mailbox.

An image of an Open Access cake being sliced

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