Wellcome prizes up for grabs for innovative re-use of open data
Researchers can win Wellcome Data Re-use Prizes for new insights, tools or health applications generated from re-use of open data.
Are mirror journals the solution to publishing open access under Plan S?
While mirror journals have been proposed as an alternative to hybrid journals for open access publishing under Plans S, recent guidance indicates they may not be compliant.
Do authors comply with funder-mandated open access policies?
Are all publications of research supported by funders with open access mandates freely available? A new analysis looks at the rates of compliance.
Newspaper columnist calls scientific publishing a “rip-off”
In a recent opinion piece the traditional scientific publishing model is reviewed alongside recent efforts to change it.
2018 World Science Day for Peace and Development: Science, a Human Right
UNESCO World Science Day for Peace and Development aims to improve access and diversity in science.
The Wellcome Trust announces a new open access policy
The Wellcome Trust announces a new open access policy, which includes five key updates.
[VIDEO] Faster future: preprints
Tim Ellison reviews the growing importance of preprints in medical publishing.
[VIDEO] Open future: open access
Amy Williams provides an update on open access models and the implications for industry-funded research that might arise from “Plan S”.
2018 International Open Access Week has arrived!
This year’s International Open Access Week (October 22–28) is underway with a focus on designing equitable foundations for open knowledge. A host of events are scheduled across the globe, how will you get involved?
Google launches Dataset Search
Google launches a new search tool to facilitate the discoverability of public datasets.
Open access to cardiology research this World Heart Day
Medical publishers get involved in #worldheartday…
cOAlition S is here!
Learn more about the potential impact of cOAlition S: a commitment to make all European publicly funded research freely available by 2020.
Exploring the pros and cons of funder open access platforms
In a recent publication, researchers examine whether funder open access platforms are a good idea.
Open access for all scientific papers by 2020: an impossible target?
Robert-Jan Smits, a senior European Commission official comments on whether open access for all scientific papers by 2020 is a realistic goal.
Join CBI’s 14th Annual Publication Planning Meeting
CBI’s Publication Planning Meeting is back by popular demand with new dates and an exciting new programme.
ASCO journals now offer open access for publications of industry-sponsored research
In a recent MAP newsletter, ISMPP share an update from ASCO on their new open access option for industry-funded research.