In May, we were privileged to welcome experts on the topic of Open Access to speak at Bournemouth University (BU) in an event well attended by delegates from HEIs across England, Scotland and Wales. BU’s Open Access Event was enjoyed by all who attended, if you missed the event or would just like to recap on the presentations the videos from the event are now available for your viewing pleasure –
Benefits of Open Access – Alma Swan
Open Access in a Post-2014 REF – Ben Johnson, HEFCE
Open Access publishing and emerging networks of open research – Catriona MacCullum, PLoS
Implementing open access at the University of Oxford – Catriona Cannon, Bodleian Libraries
Open Access: BU Style – Emma Crowley, Jean Harris and Shelly Maskell











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