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European Diamond Capacity Hub
@eudch.bsky.social
A collective that provides services for Diamond OA Publishers, Service Providers, Tools and Technology Providers.
🔸 Theme 1: Positive Research Cultures
Stronger research starts with equity, diversity & multilingualism.
This week, we spotlight 3 key actions institutions & funders can take to build inclusive, values-driven publishing ecosystems.👇
November 25, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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ALMASI is launching its ambassadors programme.

👀 We are looking for passionate researchers, librarians and community leaders to disseminate the value of #DiamondOA in 2026-2027.

👉 Learn more about the ambassadors role: urls.fr/VvB-oP
✒️ Apply until 15 January 2026: urls.fr/mNFqLV
November 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🔸 Three Themes. One Purpose.
The DIAMAS recommendations focus on 3 core areas to strengthen Diamond OA. Here's what they cover here below
👉 Follow for weekly breakdowns.
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Not sure where to start strengthening Diamond Open Access?

Over the next 11 weeks, we’ll be sharing the DIAMAS recommendations — clear, practical steps to make scholarly communication sustainable, inclusive, and high-quality.
November 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Great news from across the ocean! 🎉

Another concrete step forward for #DiamondOA, with a new initiative to map and support #community-led, fee-free publishing in the U.S.

Looking forward to seeing the outcomes of this project 👀
Lyrasis, the Big Ten Academic Alliance Center for Library Programs and the California Digital Library have been awarded a grant to advance community-governed, open access scholarly publishing in the United States. Read more about the #DiamondOA mapping project here, https://ow.ly/QCKC50Xu6vU.
November 20, 2025 at 7:58 AM
#UNESCO’s Consultation on #DiamondOA highlights:
🔸 Pride & motivation drive stakeholders
🔸 Funding is the biggest barrier
🔸 Outputs often undervalued
🔸 Engagement shaped by policies
5 priorities: policies, capacity, regional cooperation, best practices, monitoring
👉 Read more: forum.diamas.org/t/632
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November 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
What’s buzzing in the #EDCHForum?

🔸 Print on Demand as a revenue model
🔸 Library-hosted initiatives & lessons learned
🔸 #AI-powered translations making the Forum multilingual

👉 Dive in: buff.ly/KDvtFA1

#DiamondOA #OpenAccess #ScholarlyPublishing
The EDCH Community
A forum where people involved in Diamond Open Access connect, collaborate, and innovate.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Chuffed to see mine and @cathdishman.bsky.social's new article has been published!

The team at UKSG Insights have been a dream to work with on this & we are so pleased to share our experiences of managing library-based hosting & publishing services.

The article is completely #OpenAccess so enjoy!
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 1:42 PM
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📣CHAOS IS COMING FOR SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING 📣

Watch out, there are radical publishing models about!

@theblochian.bsky.social's latest article on "working together to move to a non-profit, community-governed publishing system" is a vital read, especially in these uncertain times.
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...
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 4:18 PM
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#OpenAccess #Europe
Le Forum EDCH @eudch.bsky.social devient multilingue : 5 langues (anglais, espagnol, français, portugais et croate), celles de la DIAMAS Toolsuite, afin de garantir une cohérence et une compréhension partagées au sein de la communauté.
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The EDCH Community
A forum where people involved in Diamond Open Access connect, collaborate, and innovate.
forum.diamas.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The Diamond Discovery Hub (DDH) is being adopted!

EZB, ISIDORE & MIRABEL now highlight #DiamondOA journals, boosting visibility for #community-driven, no-fee open access.

👉 Explore the DDH: https://ddh.diamas.org/en
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Ready to make it real?

The DIAMAS Policy Brief offers clear, actionable measures across 7 themes to strengthen Diamond Open Access.

Today, we’re asking YOU — whether you’re a funder, policymaker, or institution — to pledge action:
👉 buff.ly/ZV9jF6i

#DiamondOA, #DIAMASProject
November 7, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Continuing with EDCH Advocates!

These champions of #DiamondOA connect communities, support journals, and strengthen scholarly publishing across Europe: Danny Smith, Ramazan Turgut and the Diamond Open Access Expertise Centre.

Learn more & see their insights: diamas.org/edch-advocates
November 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Over 9 weeks, we shared 7 policy actions to advance Diamond Open Access.
They’re not just ideas — they’re actionable, interlinked, and built on real challenges.
👉 buff.ly/ZV9jF6i
#DiamondOA, #DIAMASProject
November 5, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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We are proud to announce that our Managing Editor, Dr. Barbara Hissa @barbarahissa.bsky.social has been appointed as an advocate for the European Diamond Capacity Hub (#EDCH).
➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3brdc2e5
@eudch.bsky.social #DiamondOA #OpenScience #Communitybuilding #ScholarlyPublishing #BJNANO 💎🔓
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Thrilled to join the @eudch.bsky.social as one of its first advocates! Grateful for the chance to promote Diamond Open Access and connect with amazing, like-minded people. 💎📚 #EDCH #DOA
Meet our EDCH Advocates!

They connect local communities to the #EDCH, support #DiamondOA, raise awareness, and promote collaboration: Barbara Hissa, Maria Remedios Pérez Garcia, Remedios Melero and Anna-Sofia Ruth.

Discover all advocates & their insights: https://diamas.org/edch-advocates
November 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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TUP is happy to contribute to the #EDCH, our publication specialist Anna as one of the EDCH Advocates 💎
Meet our EDCH Advocates!

They connect local communities to the #EDCH, support #DiamondOA, raise awareness, and promote collaboration: Barbara Hissa, Maria Remedios Pérez Garcia, Remedios Melero and Anna-Sofia Ruth.

Discover all advocates & their insights: https://diamas.org/edch-advocates
November 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Meet our EDCH Advocates!

They connect local communities to the #EDCH, support #DiamondOA, raise awareness, and promote collaboration: Barbara Hissa, Maria Remedios Pérez Garcia, Remedios Melero and Anna-Sofia Ruth.

Discover all advocates & their insights: https://diamas.org/edch-advocates
November 4, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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«Pourquoi l'économie de l'édition scientifique a besoin d'une réforme urgente»

📚Ce texte de @stefhaustein.scholcommlab.ca souligne les travers du modèle économique de la publication savante et propose 13 mesures pour y remédier.

📌 shorturl.at/g5Zel

#ScholCommLab #ScholComm #ScholarlyPublishing
November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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📣 Join authors, publishers, librarians, and infrastructure developers to explore the future of community-led open access books

Get your ticket now! 🎟️

🗓️ 26–27 February 2026
📍 Loughborough University | London and online
🔗 buff.ly/DhtaOAJ

#CopimConference
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Security and sovereignty in publishing isn’t optional — it’s strategic.
Institutions must choose: external control or shared ownership.
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#DiamondOA, #DIAMASProject
October 31, 2025 at 10:09 AM
💬 #EDCHVoices – Implementing DOAS: They tried. And you?

The team of Annali dell’Istituto Superiore di Sanità used the #DOAS self-assessment to review their #DiamondOA practices — sharing lessons learned on challenges & opportunities.

👉 Now it’s your turn. Add your voice: buff.ly/PkChicw
Implementing the Diamond Open Access Standard (DOAS)
In this recent study Barbaro, Annarita, Maria Cristina Barbaro, and Federica Napolitani. 2025. “No Fees, No Barriers—But What Standards? Considerations on the DIAMAS Diamond OA Standard Applied to a…
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October 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Security and sovereignty matter in scholarly publishing.
Too much critical infrastructure is owned by commercial vendors outside the EU.
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#DiamondOA, #DIAMASProject
October 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM