Edinburgh Diamond
@edinburghdiamond.bsky.social
Edinburgh Diamond is the University of Edinburgh's Library Publishing Partner for Diamond Open Access books and journals that are led by our academics, professional staff and students.
SO proud to be a founding publisher member of the @ojcollective.bsky.social!
If you want to support equitable publishing models that centre community-led publishing, then invest in the OJC!
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If you want to support equitable publishing models that centre community-led publishing, then invest in the OJC!
Read 🔽 Share ➡️ Invest 🔄
We've officially launched! With our new #DiamondOpenAccess investment campaign to help libraries build a sustainable, community‑led future for scholarly publishing & support journals flipping away from costly subscription models. Read the Press release here drive.google.com/file/d/10Hgf...
January 30, 2026 at 2:08 PM
SO proud to be a founding publisher member of the @ojcollective.bsky.social!
If you want to support equitable publishing models that centre community-led publishing, then invest in the OJC!
Read 🔽 Share ➡️ Invest 🔄
If you want to support equitable publishing models that centre community-led publishing, then invest in the OJC!
Read 🔽 Share ➡️ Invest 🔄
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I'm exceptionally proud to be a part of the @ojcollective.bsky.social & it's fantastic to see the investment campaign go live!
HUGE congratulations to @theblochian.bsky.social, @joannaball.bsky.social & @rupertgatti.bsky.social for leading the charge.
The future is Diamond! 💎
HUGE congratulations to @theblochian.bsky.social, @joannaball.bsky.social & @rupertgatti.bsky.social for leading the charge.
The future is Diamond! 💎
The @ojcollective.bsky.social has officially launched and is now seeking investment! 💎
Know a librarian committed to equitable, sustainable, community-led Diamond Open Access publishing models? Maybe it's you!
📖 Read the Press Release and pass it on: drive.google.com/file/d/10Hgf...
Know a librarian committed to equitable, sustainable, community-led Diamond Open Access publishing models? Maybe it's you!
📖 Read the Press Release and pass it on: drive.google.com/file/d/10Hgf...
OJC Press release Jan 2026.pdf
drive.google.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:50 AM
I'm exceptionally proud to be a part of the @ojcollective.bsky.social & it's fantastic to see the investment campaign go live!
HUGE congratulations to @theblochian.bsky.social, @joannaball.bsky.social & @rupertgatti.bsky.social for leading the charge.
The future is Diamond! 💎
HUGE congratulations to @theblochian.bsky.social, @joannaball.bsky.social & @rupertgatti.bsky.social for leading the charge.
The future is Diamond! 💎
The @ojcollective.bsky.social has officially launched and is now seeking investment! 💎
Know a librarian committed to equitable, sustainable, community-led Diamond Open Access publishing models? Maybe it's you!
📖 Read the Press Release and pass it on: drive.google.com/file/d/10Hgf...
Know a librarian committed to equitable, sustainable, community-led Diamond Open Access publishing models? Maybe it's you!
📖 Read the Press Release and pass it on: drive.google.com/file/d/10Hgf...
OJC Press release Jan 2026.pdf
drive.google.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:42 AM
The @ojcollective.bsky.social has officially launched and is now seeking investment! 💎
Know a librarian committed to equitable, sustainable, community-led Diamond Open Access publishing models? Maybe it's you!
📖 Read the Press Release and pass it on: drive.google.com/file/d/10Hgf...
Know a librarian committed to equitable, sustainable, community-led Diamond Open Access publishing models? Maybe it's you!
📖 Read the Press Release and pass it on: drive.google.com/file/d/10Hgf...
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🔊 Help shape the EDCH Forum
Take our quick poll and tell us who you are, how you engage with Diamond OA, and what you’d like to see next!
➡️ Fill in our Poll: forum.diamas.org/t/who-s-here...
🗓 Deadline: end of January
Not on the Forum yet? Join here 👉 forum.diamas.org
#DiamondOpenAccess #EDCH
Take our quick poll and tell us who you are, how you engage with Diamond OA, and what you’d like to see next!
➡️ Fill in our Poll: forum.diamas.org/t/who-s-here...
🗓 Deadline: end of January
Not on the Forum yet? Join here 👉 forum.diamas.org
#DiamondOpenAccess #EDCH
January 19, 2026 at 9:03 AM
🔊 Help shape the EDCH Forum
Take our quick poll and tell us who you are, how you engage with Diamond OA, and what you’d like to see next!
➡️ Fill in our Poll: forum.diamas.org/t/who-s-here...
🗓 Deadline: end of January
Not on the Forum yet? Join here 👉 forum.diamas.org
#DiamondOpenAccess #EDCH
Take our quick poll and tell us who you are, how you engage with Diamond OA, and what you’d like to see next!
➡️ Fill in our Poll: forum.diamas.org/t/who-s-here...
🗓 Deadline: end of January
Not on the Forum yet? Join here 👉 forum.diamas.org
#DiamondOpenAccess #EDCH
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I'm pleased that you can now browse our @edinburghdiamond.bsky.social journals on @ojcollective.bsky.social's new catalogue. Nice to see this cool collection of community-led journals working collectively. www.openjournalscollective.org/catalogue/?q...
January 23, 2026 at 3:38 PM
I'm pleased that you can now browse our @edinburghdiamond.bsky.social journals on @ojcollective.bsky.social's new catalogue. Nice to see this cool collection of community-led journals working collectively. www.openjournalscollective.org/catalogue/?q...
Some awesome news to end the week on: the inaugural @ojcollective.bsky.social journals catalogue is live, and you can see the eight Edinburgh Diamond journals included along many other Diamond Open Access journals.
Have a browse and support community-led Diamond Open Access publishing!
Have a browse and support community-led Diamond Open Access publishing!
If you care about sustainable Diamond Open Access, 287 journals that don't charge fees to authors or readers are seeking your support. Browse the inaugural collection online (www.openjournalscollective.org/catalogue/).
Browse Journals
www.openjournalscollective.org
January 23, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Some awesome news to end the week on: the inaugural @ojcollective.bsky.social journals catalogue is live, and you can see the eight Edinburgh Diamond journals included along many other Diamond Open Access journals.
Have a browse and support community-led Diamond Open Access publishing!
Have a browse and support community-led Diamond Open Access publishing!
Love seeing copies of the Remediating Stevenson book series being posted to schools and educational groups across Scotland!
Access the Open Access digital editions:
books.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-di...
#OpenAccess #RobertLouisStevenson #RLS
Access the Open Access digital editions:
books.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-di...
#OpenAccess #RobertLouisStevenson #RLS
And that’s a wrap on Remediating Stevenson! Just before Christmas, we sent graphic adaptations of three of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Pacific stories (published by Edinburgh Diamond) to schools and educational groups across Scotland, marking the end of the 3.5 year AHRC-funded research project.
January 23, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Love seeing copies of the Remediating Stevenson book series being posted to schools and educational groups across Scotland!
Access the Open Access digital editions:
books.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-di...
#OpenAccess #RobertLouisStevenson #RLS
Access the Open Access digital editions:
books.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-di...
#OpenAccess #RobertLouisStevenson #RLS
Innovations in Linguistics Education is officially relaunched & open for submissions!
INNOVATIONS (@innovations-ling.bsky.social) provides a forum for linguists from around the world to exchange ideas & materials on linguistics teaching in higher education.
journals.ed.ac.uk/innovations
INNOVATIONS (@innovations-ling.bsky.social) provides a forum for linguists from around the world to exchange ideas & materials on linguistics teaching in higher education.
journals.ed.ac.uk/innovations
January 22, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Innovations in Linguistics Education is officially relaunched & open for submissions!
INNOVATIONS (@innovations-ling.bsky.social) provides a forum for linguists from around the world to exchange ideas & materials on linguistics teaching in higher education.
journals.ed.ac.uk/innovations
INNOVATIONS (@innovations-ling.bsky.social) provides a forum for linguists from around the world to exchange ideas & materials on linguistics teaching in higher education.
journals.ed.ac.uk/innovations
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📚 We are proud to announce the release of "Teaching for Digital Futures": our guides and resources to help educators teach digital, data, and AI literacies in the classroom, in one Edinburgh Diamond-published book series ⬇️
@edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social
@morayhouse.bsky.social
@edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social
@morayhouse.bsky.social
We are starting off 2026 with a brand new book series from @dataschools.bsky.social!
Teaching for Digital Futures provides practical resources to help educators confidently teach digital, data & AI literacies.
There are currently four books for you to read & share!
books.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-di...
Teaching for Digital Futures provides practical resources to help educators confidently teach digital, data & AI literacies.
There are currently four books for you to read & share!
books.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-di...
January 13, 2026 at 3:11 PM
📚 We are proud to announce the release of "Teaching for Digital Futures": our guides and resources to help educators teach digital, data, and AI literacies in the classroom, in one Edinburgh Diamond-published book series ⬇️
@edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social
@morayhouse.bsky.social
@edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social
@morayhouse.bsky.social
We are starting off 2026 with a brand new book series from @dataschools.bsky.social!
Teaching for Digital Futures provides practical resources to help educators confidently teach digital, data & AI literacies.
There are currently four books for you to read & share!
books.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-di...
Teaching for Digital Futures provides practical resources to help educators confidently teach digital, data & AI literacies.
There are currently four books for you to read & share!
books.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-di...
January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
We are starting off 2026 with a brand new book series from @dataschools.bsky.social!
Teaching for Digital Futures provides practical resources to help educators confidently teach digital, data & AI literacies.
There are currently four books for you to read & share!
books.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-di...
Teaching for Digital Futures provides practical resources to help educators confidently teach digital, data & AI literacies.
There are currently four books for you to read & share!
books.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-di...
That's a wrap!
Edinburgh Diamond is officially out of office until 5th January 2026.
We have had a wonderful year, working with incredible editors and authors from @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social and beyond!
Here's to 2026 – may Diamond Open Access continue to strengthen! 💎
Edinburgh Diamond is officially out of office until 5th January 2026.
We have had a wonderful year, working with incredible editors and authors from @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social and beyond!
Here's to 2026 – may Diamond Open Access continue to strengthen! 💎
December 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
That's a wrap!
Edinburgh Diamond is officially out of office until 5th January 2026.
We have had a wonderful year, working with incredible editors and authors from @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social and beyond!
Here's to 2026 – may Diamond Open Access continue to strengthen! 💎
Edinburgh Diamond is officially out of office until 5th January 2026.
We have had a wonderful year, working with incredible editors and authors from @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social and beyond!
Here's to 2026 – may Diamond Open Access continue to strengthen! 💎
A huge welcome to Simon Bowie (@simonxix.com) – the new technical developer working on Edinburgh Diamond & our External Open Hosting Service.
We are big fans of the work Simon has done with Copim & other open access & open source communities, and very much look forward to our next chapter together!
We are big fans of the work Simon has done with Copim & other open access & open source communities, and very much look forward to our next chapter together!
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ALT: a drawing of a laptop that says ' i love open source ' on it
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December 15, 2025 at 11:43 AM
A huge welcome to Simon Bowie (@simonxix.com) – the new technical developer working on Edinburgh Diamond & our External Open Hosting Service.
We are big fans of the work Simon has done with Copim & other open access & open source communities, and very much look forward to our next chapter together!
We are big fans of the work Simon has done with Copim & other open access & open source communities, and very much look forward to our next chapter together!
Contemporary Challenges: The Global Crime, Justice and Security Journal (CCJ) is now indexed in the @doaj.bsky.social!
Just in time for their brand new issue! Volume 6 engages with doctrinal legal analysis, socio-legal critique, theoretical inquiry & policy focused research.
doi.org/10.2218/ccj.v6
Just in time for their brand new issue! Volume 6 engages with doctrinal legal analysis, socio-legal critique, theoretical inquiry & policy focused research.
doi.org/10.2218/ccj.v6
December 9, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Contemporary Challenges: The Global Crime, Justice and Security Journal (CCJ) is now indexed in the @doaj.bsky.social!
Just in time for their brand new issue! Volume 6 engages with doctrinal legal analysis, socio-legal critique, theoretical inquiry & policy focused research.
doi.org/10.2218/ccj.v6
Just in time for their brand new issue! Volume 6 engages with doctrinal legal analysis, socio-legal critique, theoretical inquiry & policy focused research.
doi.org/10.2218/ccj.v6
OJC are hiring and you could be a part of the growth of Diamond Open Access publishing!
We're hiring! We have 2 jobs advertised: Library Engagement Lead and Operations Manager, deadline Tues 6 January 2026. Links:
openjournalscollective.org/static/engag...
openjournalscollective.org/static/opera...
Come work for a major new international organisation funding #openaccess publishing!
openjournalscollective.org/static/engag...
openjournalscollective.org/static/opera...
Come work for a major new international organisation funding #openaccess publishing!
openjournalscollective.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
OJC are hiring and you could be a part of the growth of Diamond Open Access publishing!
Interested in partnering with Edinburgh Diamond for your book or journal and wondering if you're eligible?
We just published new eligibility guidelines!
Check them out:
library.ed.ac.uk/research-sup...
We just published new eligibility guidelines!
Check them out:
library.ed.ac.uk/research-sup...
Eligibility | Library | Library
Find out if you're eligible to partner with Edinburgh Diamond for your book or journal.
library.ed.ac.uk
December 2, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Interested in partnering with Edinburgh Diamond for your book or journal and wondering if you're eligible?
We just published new eligibility guidelines!
Check them out:
library.ed.ac.uk/research-sup...
We just published new eligibility guidelines!
Check them out:
library.ed.ac.uk/research-sup...
Delighted to share that the Edinburgh Student Journal of Science (ESJS) has been accepted into the Directory of Open Access Journals (@doaj.bsky.social)!
ESJS publishes multidisciplinary science research carried out by undergrads.
DOAJ listing: doaj.org/toc/3049-7930
ESJS: journals.ed.ac.uk/esjs
ESJS publishes multidisciplinary science research carried out by undergrads.
DOAJ listing: doaj.org/toc/3049-7930
ESJS: journals.ed.ac.uk/esjs
Edinburgh Student Journal of Science – DOAJ
A peer-reviewed, open access journal in novel scientific research, physics and astronomy, geosciences & biological sciences.
doaj.org
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Delighted to share that the Edinburgh Student Journal of Science (ESJS) has been accepted into the Directory of Open Access Journals (@doaj.bsky.social)!
ESJS publishes multidisciplinary science research carried out by undergrads.
DOAJ listing: doaj.org/toc/3049-7930
ESJS: journals.ed.ac.uk/esjs
ESJS publishes multidisciplinary science research carried out by undergrads.
DOAJ listing: doaj.org/toc/3049-7930
ESJS: journals.ed.ac.uk/esjs
Edinburgh is known for its stunning architecture and winding streets, but there's more to its history than meets the eye.
'Edinburgh Historic Walks: A Summary of Hidden Histories' provides self-led walking routes that enable the recovery and recognition of lost narratives in Edinburgh’s history.
'Edinburgh Historic Walks: A Summary of Hidden Histories' provides self-led walking routes that enable the recovery and recognition of lost narratives in Edinburgh’s history.
November 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Edinburgh is known for its stunning architecture and winding streets, but there's more to its history than meets the eye.
'Edinburgh Historic Walks: A Summary of Hidden Histories' provides self-led walking routes that enable the recovery and recognition of lost narratives in Edinburgh’s history.
'Edinburgh Historic Walks: A Summary of Hidden Histories' provides self-led walking routes that enable the recovery and recognition of lost narratives in Edinburgh’s history.
Welcome to poeMS!
poeMS consists of two books: one an anthology of poetry by people living with multiple sclerosis and the other a toolkit for poetry writing by people living with neurological illness.
Anthology: doi.org/10.2218/ED.9...
Toolkit: doi.org/10.2218/ED.9...
poeMS consists of two books: one an anthology of poetry by people living with multiple sclerosis and the other a toolkit for poetry writing by people living with neurological illness.
Anthology: doi.org/10.2218/ED.9...
Toolkit: doi.org/10.2218/ED.9...
November 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Welcome to poeMS!
poeMS consists of two books: one an anthology of poetry by people living with multiple sclerosis and the other a toolkit for poetry writing by people living with neurological illness.
Anthology: doi.org/10.2218/ED.9...
Toolkit: doi.org/10.2218/ED.9...
poeMS consists of two books: one an anthology of poetry by people living with multiple sclerosis and the other a toolkit for poetry writing by people living with neurological illness.
Anthology: doi.org/10.2218/ED.9...
Toolkit: doi.org/10.2218/ED.9...
Very pleased to share that the Samoan language edition of 'The Bottle Imp: A graphic adaptation inspired by the work of Robert Louis Stevenson' is now available!
Also includes an illustrated biography and links to teaching resources.
@uoe-llc.bsky.social
doi.org/10.2218/ED.9...
Also includes an illustrated biography and links to teaching resources.
@uoe-llc.bsky.social
doi.org/10.2218/ED.9...
November 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Very pleased to share that the Samoan language edition of 'The Bottle Imp: A graphic adaptation inspired by the work of Robert Louis Stevenson' is now available!
Also includes an illustrated biography and links to teaching resources.
@uoe-llc.bsky.social
doi.org/10.2218/ED.9...
Also includes an illustrated biography and links to teaching resources.
@uoe-llc.bsky.social
doi.org/10.2218/ED.9...
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Shine bright like a diamond!
Our wonderful members @beckywojturska.bsky.social and @cathdishman.bsky.social from @edinburghdiamond.bsky.social and Liverpool John Moores University discuss the offer library hosting services bring to the academic publishing market
insights.uksg.org/articles/10....
Our wonderful members @beckywojturska.bsky.social and @cathdishman.bsky.social from @edinburghdiamond.bsky.social and Liverpool John Moores University discuss the offer library hosting services bring to the academic publishing market
insights.uksg.org/articles/10....
Shine bright like a diamond: what can library hosting services offer in the academic publishing market? | Insights
insights.uksg.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Shine bright like a diamond!
Our wonderful members @beckywojturska.bsky.social and @cathdishman.bsky.social from @edinburghdiamond.bsky.social and Liverpool John Moores University discuss the offer library hosting services bring to the academic publishing market
insights.uksg.org/articles/10....
Our wonderful members @beckywojturska.bsky.social and @cathdishman.bsky.social from @edinburghdiamond.bsky.social and Liverpool John Moores University discuss the offer library hosting services bring to the academic publishing market
insights.uksg.org/articles/10....
If you run a new or established open access journal and want guidance, look no further than the OA Journals Toolkit from DOAJ and Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association.
The Toolkit has just had a refresh and includes new content and sections!
www.oajournals-toolkit.org
The Toolkit has just had a refresh and includes new content and sections!
www.oajournals-toolkit.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:12 AM
If you run a new or established open access journal and want guidance, look no further than the OA Journals Toolkit from DOAJ and Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association.
The Toolkit has just had a refresh and includes new content and sections!
www.oajournals-toolkit.org
The Toolkit has just had a refresh and includes new content and sections!
www.oajournals-toolkit.org
"We’re entering uncertain times; a chaotic transition is coming as universities shift away from commercial models to cheaper, more sustainable, non-profit alternatives. As with any publishing revolution, there will be winners and losers."
👏
@theblochian.bsky.social's latest article is a must-read!
👏
@theblochian.bsky.social's latest article is a must-read!
Universities want new business models, not just discounts.
As @theblochian.bsky.social (OLH Exec. Director) writes: Together we can move our university funding away from obscene commercial extractivists and back into scholar-led non-profit models
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
As @theblochian.bsky.social (OLH Exec. Director) writes: Together we can move our university funding away from obscene commercial extractivists and back into scholar-led non-profit models
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Chaos is coming for scholarly publishing - Research Professional News
Buckling of commercial models alongside maturing of community-led efforts promises major shifts, says Caroline Edwards
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"We’re entering uncertain times; a chaotic transition is coming as universities shift away from commercial models to cheaper, more sustainable, non-profit alternatives. As with any publishing revolution, there will be winners and losers."
👏
@theblochian.bsky.social's latest article is a must-read!
👏
@theblochian.bsky.social's latest article is a must-read!
Want to learn about library-based hosting and publishing services in the UK and what we offer in the academic publishing market?
Read the latest article in UKSG Insights, written by @cathdishman.bsky.social of LJMU and Edinburgh Diamond's very own @beckywojturska.bsky.social.
Read the latest article in UKSG Insights, written by @cathdishman.bsky.social of LJMU and Edinburgh Diamond's very own @beckywojturska.bsky.social.
The latest from #UKSG Insights - experience of libraries developing and hosting #diamondOA publishing, Cath Dishman, LJMU @cathdishman.bsky.social and Rebecca Wojturska, @edinburghdiamond.bsky.social University of Edinburgh dub.sh/xeaT0vh
November 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Want to learn about library-based hosting and publishing services in the UK and what we offer in the academic publishing market?
Read the latest article in UKSG Insights, written by @cathdishman.bsky.social of LJMU and Edinburgh Diamond's very own @beckywojturska.bsky.social.
Read the latest article in UKSG Insights, written by @cathdishman.bsky.social of LJMU and Edinburgh Diamond's very own @beckywojturska.bsky.social.
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It’s spooky season… 🧟♂️
Don’t feed the zombies. Support diamond open access!
The zombie poster is back!
#DiamondOA #OpenAccess #Halloween
Don’t feed the zombies. Support diamond open access!
The zombie poster is back!
#DiamondOA #OpenAccess #Halloween
October 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It’s spooky season… 🧟♂️
Don’t feed the zombies. Support diamond open access!
The zombie poster is back!
#DiamondOA #OpenAccess #Halloween
Don’t feed the zombies. Support diamond open access!
The zombie poster is back!
#DiamondOA #OpenAccess #Halloween
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Calling all UK publishers & library services hosting Diamond Open Access research!
The @almasiproject.bsky.social are gathering case studies on Diamond OA publishing & we are helping collate information from the UK.
Complete the survey & tell us about your press/service:
forms.gle/kK3hs5kkrZ9Z...
The @almasiproject.bsky.social are gathering case studies on Diamond OA publishing & we are helping collate information from the UK.
Complete the survey & tell us about your press/service:
forms.gle/kK3hs5kkrZ9Z...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Calling all UK publishers & library services hosting Diamond Open Access research!
The @almasiproject.bsky.social are gathering case studies on Diamond OA publishing & we are helping collate information from the UK.
Complete the survey & tell us about your press/service:
forms.gle/kK3hs5kkrZ9Z...
The @almasiproject.bsky.social are gathering case studies on Diamond OA publishing & we are helping collate information from the UK.
Complete the survey & tell us about your press/service:
forms.gle/kK3hs5kkrZ9Z...