Open Access and the Researcher
| Abstract |
The argument for Open Access, across research as well as to some extent learning and teaching, is, debatably, won. The bigger questions now are how do we communicate the benefits to the wider community, how do they materialise, and who actually benefits? This session will open with Professor John Houghton on the economic benefits of Open Access, drawn from the study he led in collaboration with Professor Charles Oppenheim of Loughborough University, released in January 2009. Perspectives from two researchers across contrasting disciplines will follow, and, lastly, the audience will be encouraged to debate the next steps for Open Access, and how we can collectively encourage further take-up. |
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| Who should attend? |
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| Approximate capacity of session |
50 - 70 |
| Speakers |
- Neil Jacobs, Programme Manager JISC (Session Chair)
- Professor John Houghton, Centre for Strategic Economic Studies, University of Victoria, Australia, Professorial Fellow
- Dr Gabriel Egan, Reader in Shakespeare Studies, Loughborough University
- Hector MacQueen, Professor of Private Law and Co-Director, Edinburgh Law School and AHRC Research Centre Intellectual Property and Technology Law
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