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Secondary Publication Rights for research: What are the options to openly publish your research?
Across Europe, researchers may have the legal right to make their work openly accessible – even if published behind a paywall – thanks to Secondary Publication Rights (SPRs). Yet many are unaware of this right or unsure how to take advantage of it.
Join us at an online event on Monday 19 May at 10-12 CET to learn how SPRs work and how these rights are implemented in Europe (in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, and Bulgaria). Hear real-world experiences from researchers and librarians and explore how SPRs can support open science and increase the visibility of your work.
Online Lecture Series: Open Divide 2025/2026 - Critical Studies on Open Access
In 2018, the anthology Open Divide: Critical Studies on Open Access was published. It critically examined the transformation of academic publishing. Dominant narratives of open access were questioned and controversies highlighted. The editors of this anthology are now initiating a twelve-month series of lectures: Experts from academia, libraries and the publishing industry will take a critical look at competition, commercialization and governance in academic publishing, as well as highlighting new perspectives for the future of open access.
Open Science Festival 2025, September 8-9, 2025, Wien
Join us for two days of inspiration, innovation, and connection at the historic Campus of the University of Vienna! The Open Science Festival brings together researchers, students, and research support staff to:
- Explore the future of Open Science through keynotes and panel discussions
- Build skills in interactive workshops
- Discover ongoing work through poster sessions and lightning talks
- Make connections and become part of a vibrant academic community through networking opportunities
Whether you're a student, researcher, or research support specialist - there's something for everyone. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details! Registration info is coming soon!