Single point of access for Diamond OA

On this website, journal editors, researchers, platform providers, societies, funders and libraries can find information, resources, and access to tools and workshops.

News

CoDOA funding

The list of Diamond OA Journals that applied for the CoDOA funding scheme is now online.

How to Build a Sovereign Global Knowledge Commons

"A journal whose editorial governance is community-led but whose technical infrastructure is commercially hosted is still only one acquisition away from losing control of its title, content, and operations."
Mark Huskission and Johan Rooryck on knowledge sovereignty and a resilient scholarly communication system

Who Owns, Publishes, and Governs Diamond Open Access?

A new survey by Natascha Chtena, Juan Pablo Alperin, Mikael Laakso finds a wide variety in the combination of ownership, publishing and governance among Diamond OA Journals. From their new perspective of „Institutional bricolage“ this is not a lack of clear structure, but rather a practical adaptation to a diverse environment.

Open Access Weeks

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Once a year, the international Open Access Week brings together researchers and Open Access practitioners to learn about and discuss new developments, trends and best practices in Open Access. 
Every October, a number of Swiss universities jointly organize lectures, workshops, discussion events, and more.

Events
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AЯGOS Perspectives in the Study of Religion offers an important open-access platform for innovative scholarship in four languages (German, Italian, French, English). Its commitment to accessibility ensures that research reaches not only specialists, but also students, educators, and wider publics in Europe and across the globe. By remaining freely accessible and not charging publications fees, the journal is especially valuable for scholars and institutions in countries with limited.

Oliver Krüger