eContent Pro launches as first US-based platinum open access book publisher - August 7, 2025
eContent Pro International Press has launched as the first U.S.-based book publisher to operate exclusively under a platinum open access publishing model, reinforcing its commitment to author empowerment and global knowledge accessibility. The publisher eliminates paywalls by making all peer-reviewed academic and professional books freely available to… Read More
MDPI celebrates a century of Quantum Science with open access initiative - August 6, 2025
MDPI has launched a dedicated platform to commemorate 100 years of quantum mechanics, aligning its activities with the UNESCO-designated 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The initiative includes curated content and upcoming events to showcase a century of transformative advancements in quantum science and technology.… Read More
IOP Publishing and BIPM transition Metrologia to full open access in 2026 - August 4, 2025
IOP Publishing and the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) have announced that Metrologia, a leading journal in pure and applied metrology, will fully transition to an open access publishing model starting January 1, 2026. The move supports the global… Read More
KMUTNB joins MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program - August 1, 2025
King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) has joined MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP), expanding the publisher’s academic collaborations in Thailand and strengthening efforts in open access and academic publishing. Under the agreement, KMUTNB researchers will receive a 10% discount on article… Read More
eLife introduces publishing agreements to expand open access - July 31, 2025
eLife, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of research communication and review, has introduced open access publishing agreements to support a more equitable and sustainable scientific publishing ecosystem. Under an ‘uncapped’ agreement model, partner institutions cover a fixed fee for a two-year term, allowing corresponding… Read More
RCP offers members free open access publishing in Clinical Medicine - July 28, 2025
Members and fellows of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) can now publish open access articles in Clinical Medicine (ClinMed) without incurring article processing charges, saving up to £1,850 ($2,460) per article depending on exchange rates. The waived publishing fee provides… Read More
Australian, New Zealand universities join forces to negotiate open access publishing deals - July 25, 2025
Universities in Australia and New Zealand are uniting in a cross-sector initiative to negotiate open access publishing agreements with major academic publishers. Spearheaded by the Council of Australasian University Librarians (CAUL), Universities Australia, and Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara, the joint effort aims to secure… Read More
Open scholarship and public engagement converge to advance shared impact goals - July 24, 2025
The convergence of open access and public engagement in research presents an opportunity to amplify the societal impact of academic work. Both approaches emphasize the importance of broad accessibility and inclusive participation in knowledge creation, aiming to address urgent global challenges through more equitable dissemination and use of research. Advocates… Read More
Penn State Libraries to host ‘We Are Enough: Practical Open Access for Everyone’ panel for Open Access Week 2025 - July 23, 2025
Penn State University Libraries will mark International Open Access Week 2025 with a high-profile virtual panel on October 23, 2025 bringing together three prominent global open access movement advocates. Titled 'We Are Enough: Practical Open Access for Everyone,' the event is part of the institution’s continued commitment… Read More
AIP Publishing outlines compliance guidance for updated NIH Public Access Policy - July 17, 2025
In preparation for the revised U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Public Access Policy taking effect on July 1, 2025, AIP Publishing has outlined measures to support NIH-funded researchers in meeting the new open access requirements without incurring additional costs. Under the updated policy,… Read More
