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Our head of research licensing highlights the need to break the link between publisher revenue and article volume, and to start exploring new models that reward value over volume. Read Anna's piece 👇
Opinion: Volume-driven publishing pushes up costs and threatens research integrity. We need new agreements with healthier incentives, says Anna Vernon
#AcademicSky #publishing
#AcademicSky #publishing
We must break the link between publisher revenue and article volume
Volume-driven publishing pushes up costs and threatens research integrity. We need new agreements with healthier incentives, says Anna Vernon
www.timeshighereducation.com
July 22, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Our head of research licensing highlights the need to break the link between publisher revenue and article volume, and to start exploring new models that reward value over volume. Read Anna's piece 👇
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Academic publishers must move towards a “fairly and transparently priced” model of OA research because the current system has become “financially unsustainable”, a group of leading research universities has warned
#AcademicSky #EduSky
#AcademicSky #EduSky
Publishing deals are ‘unsustainable’, warn northern universities
UK academia faces ‘pivotal moment’ as deadline approaches for cash-strapped universities to negotiate deals with leading publishers
www.timeshighereducation.com
June 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Academic publishers must move towards a “fairly and transparently priced” model of OA research because the current system has become “financially unsustainable”, a group of leading research universities has warned
#AcademicSky #EduSky
#AcademicSky #EduSky
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📢The Future of #OpenAccess is in Our Hands! 📢
Libraries & consortia: You are key to shaping the #OAtransition
The B17 Final Statement sets clear priorities—author rights, transparency & fair pricing
Time to negotiate boldly for a system that serves research & society
oa2020.org/b17-conferen...
Libraries & consortia: You are key to shaping the #OAtransition
The B17 Final Statement sets clear priorities—author rights, transparency & fair pricing
Time to negotiate boldly for a system that serves research & society
oa2020.org/b17-conferen...
B17 final statement – OA2020
oa2020.org
March 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
📢The Future of #OpenAccess is in Our Hands! 📢
Libraries & consortia: You are key to shaping the #OAtransition
The B17 Final Statement sets clear priorities—author rights, transparency & fair pricing
Time to negotiate boldly for a system that serves research & society
oa2020.org/b17-conferen...
Libraries & consortia: You are key to shaping the #OAtransition
The B17 Final Statement sets clear priorities—author rights, transparency & fair pricing
Time to negotiate boldly for a system that serves research & society
oa2020.org/b17-conferen...
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If you're a researcher in the social sciences or the humanities or work in a research support role, join the @jisc.bsky.social webinar to find out how the OPERAS European scholarly comms infrastructure can help you on 25 Feb www.jisc.ac.uk/events/the-l...
The launch of Operas UK - Jisc
Join us for the launch of Operas UK! This event will show how national communities play a pivotal role in establishing connection points, helping to identify needs and providing services and training ...
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February 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
If you're a researcher in the social sciences or the humanities or work in a research support role, join the @jisc.bsky.social webinar to find out how the OPERAS European scholarly comms infrastructure can help you on 25 Feb www.jisc.ac.uk/events/the-l...
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The early exit of three universities from a nationally negotiated deal with Elsevier shows why a broader reset of UK publishing agreements is necessary
#AcademicSky #highered
#AcademicSky #highered
Early Elsevier exits set tone for UK publishing costs showdown
Librarians and negotiators insist embattled sector’s finances and technological innovations will help to achieve long-sought reductions in publisher costs
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 31, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The early exit of three universities from a nationally negotiated deal with Elsevier shows why a broader reset of UK publishing agreements is necessary
#AcademicSky #highered
#AcademicSky #highered
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Free UKSG webinar: "Society Publishing at a Crossroads: Rethinking Value in Academic Publishing" | dub.sh/DKYDfdY Starring Rob Johnson, rschrobuk.bsky.social, Helen Dobson @Jisc and Shehnaz Ahmed, British Association of Dermatologists
FREE UKSG webinar: Society Publishing at a Crossroads: Rethinking Value in Academic Publishing - UKSG
This is a fantastic opportunity to listen to expert speakers with no travelling required. This is a free webinar - Please note that advance registration is required. This webinar will be recorded and ...
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January 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Free UKSG webinar: "Society Publishing at a Crossroads: Rethinking Value in Academic Publishing" | dub.sh/DKYDfdY Starring Rob Johnson, rschrobuk.bsky.social, Helen Dobson @Jisc and Shehnaz Ahmed, British Association of Dermatologists
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If you're interested in open science and open scholarly communication, join the @jisc.bsky.social webinar on OpenAIRE services on 13 Jan www.jisc.ac.uk/events/the-o...
The openAIRE services for the UK - Jisc
This event is a presentation and discussion of OpenAIRE’s services and how they can be relevant for a UK context.
www.jisc.ac.uk
January 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
If you're interested in open science and open scholarly communication, join the @jisc.bsky.social webinar on OpenAIRE services on 13 Jan www.jisc.ac.uk/events/the-o...
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We're seeking an Open Research Community Manager at Cambridge (five-year contract). Please share!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLH466/o...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLH466/o...
Open Research Community Manager (Fixed Term) at University of Cambridge
Discover professional service job openings, including the Open Research Community Manager (Fixed Term) role, on jobs.ac.uk. Apply today for more information on this position.
www.jobs.ac.uk
January 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We're seeking an Open Research Community Manager at Cambridge (five-year contract). Please share!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLH466/o...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLH466/o...
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Discover how the @jisc.bsky.social group purchasing scheme saves HE institutions money on buying digital archival collections: www.jisc.ac.uk/digital-arch...
Digital archival collections group purchasing scheme - Jisc
Collectively lowering the cost of acquiring digital archival collections.
www.jisc.ac.uk
December 2, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Discover how the @jisc.bsky.social group purchasing scheme saves HE institutions money on buying digital archival collections: www.jisc.ac.uk/digital-arch...
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Is there a leading light in your community? Someone who always makes an effort to help others and figure out the possibilities? We're celebrating the extraordinary people with our 2025 community champions. If this sounds likes someone you know, nominate them now -> ji.sc/community-ch...
November 20, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Is there a leading light in your community? Someone who always makes an effort to help others and figure out the possibilities? We're celebrating the extraordinary people with our 2025 community champions. If this sounds likes someone you know, nominate them now -> ji.sc/community-ch...
“As universities and colleges continue to adapt to navigate these challenges effectively, we urge suppliers to join our sector in delivering excellence and innovation by helping them manage costs.”
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Navigating financial challenges: A call to suppliers to support the sustainability of further and higher education - Jisc
Open statement asking software and other suppliers to work with the sector to provide cost-effective solutions.
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October 17, 2024 at 8:43 PM
“As universities and colleges continue to adapt to navigate these challenges effectively, we urge suppliers to join our sector in delivering excellence and innovation by helping them manage costs.”
www.jisc.ac.uk/news/all/nav...
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