Open access
Information and guidance relating to open access, as well as to the relevant University and research funder policies.
91Ö±²¥ open access
What is open access?
Open access (OA) means free online access to research outputs such as journal articles and conference papers.
Applying for open access funding
Guidance on making an open access funding application, including information about options and eligibility.
Open access key terms
Definitions for some key terms relating to open access.
Open access for books
Information about the various options for making monographs, edited collections and book chapters openly available.
Plan S
Find out how Plan S aims to accelerate the transition to open access.
Policy information
University of 91Ö±²¥ open access policies
Information about the University’s open access policies, including Research Publications and Copyright Policy.
Funder policies
A summary of the main points of the open access policies for some of the major funders of research at the University, plus news and updates relating to these policies.
UKRI open access policy
Information and guidance relating to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)'s new open access policy.
Wellcome Trust open access policy
Information about the Wellcome Trust's new open access policy, effective as of January 1 2021.
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Open access for students
Information about open access which is applicable for current students.
Open access for staff
Information about open access which is applicable for staff.