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Latest news about open access at the University of Groningen.

New Read & Publish deal with European Respiratory Journal and extension existing agreements
Published on:01 February 2024

The UG has signed a new Read & Publish agreement with the European Respiratory Journal. In addition, several existing agreements have been renewed. Through these agreements UG researchers get reading access to scientific journals, as well as the right to publish open access at no extra cost.

Open Access Publication in the Spotlight (January 2024)
Published on:30 January 2024

Article in the spotlight for January 2024

Open Access Publication in the Spotlight (November 2023)
Published on:27 November 2023

Article in the spotlight for November 2023

Springer Nature OA deal: annual quota reached
Published on:09 November 2023

Springer Nature OA deal: annual quota reached

Researchers take publishing process into their own hands
Published on:09 October 2023

Large commercial publishing houses charge high amounts for open access publication of scientific articles. Dissatisfied with this, more and more researchers want to keep control of the publication process themselves. They are opting for community-driven initiatives. At the UG, the University of Groningen Press (UPG) can play an important role in this, as explained by five researchers.

Open Access Publication in the Spotlight (September 2023)
Published on:26 September 2023

Open Access Publication in the Spotlight (September 2023)

Meet Giulia Trentacosti, Open Access and Scholarly Communication Specialist (2023)
Published on:26 June 2023

The University of Groningen ranks first worldwide in the field of open access, according to the 2023 Leiden Ranking. In this interview with Giulia Trentacosti, we explore the status of open access at the UG.

UG/UMCG global leader in the field of open access according to Leiden Ranking
Published on:22 June 2023

According to the 2023 CWTS Leiden Ranking (Leiden University), the University of Groningen ranks 1st in the world in the area of open access, with 95% of publications being openly accessible in the period 2018-2021.

Almost 100% open access at the UG/UMCG
Published on:16 June 2023

In 2022, 97% of UG/UMCG peer-reviewed articles and conference proceedings were open access - including gold (30%), hybrid (32%) and green (35%) open access. The share of open access publications remained stable from 2021, but rose significantly compared to previous years.

Open access book fund expected to run out soon
Published on:14 June 2023

The UG’s Open Access Book Fund is expected to run out by the end of May 2023. The fund was very successful, with 48 applications received since the fund’s launch in February 2022.

Open Access Publication in the Spotlight (April 2023)
Published on:28 April 2023

Open Access Publication in the Spotlight March 2023

Open access policy within UG and UMCG
Published on:31 March 2023

The open access policy does not introduce new requirements for UG- and UMCG-affiliated authors. It rather explains the available publishing options for researchers and crystallises existing practices.

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