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Open access community framework phase 2 opens for publisher submissions
After a successful pilot in 2022, the open access community framework (OACF) is now open to submissions from not-for-profit monograph publishers until 5 May 2023.
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Jisc partners with Copernicus to streamline open access publishing
Access to new dashboard will help Jisc members streamline open access publication
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UK universities agree open access publishing deal with Springer Nature
Following a year-long negotiation led by Jisc, UK universities have agreed a new, three-year read and publish open access (OA) deal with Springer Nature.
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£5.8m project will deliver a more sustainable future for open access books
Jisc is a partner in the new Open Book Futures (OBF) project that launches in May.
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Association for Computing Machinery agreement “a significant step forward for open access in the UK”
New deal enables authors to publish research open access without article processing charges (APCs) and gives institutions unlimited access to the ACM Digital Library.
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Open access for books tool launched by Jisc
The new ‘OA for books’ is part of Jisc’s portfolio of open research products which will help to streamline the road to open access.
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Jisc review of UK open access and transitional agreements finds positives, but that a full transition is not in sight
New report finds that despite improvements – rapid growth in transitional agreements, sector savings and high levels of funder compliance – a full transition to open access will not happen soon.
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Collaboration and inclusivity key to shaping next-generation open access
This month marks the beginning of the negotiations, led by Jisc on behalf of the higher education sector, to discuss how UK universities continue to access and publish in open access journals.
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‘Progress towards open access publishing has been slow: it’s time for a kick start’
Jisc launches critical review of open access and transitional agreements.
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First successful projects selected for funding through new open access community framework
Three OA publishing initiatives to be fully funded through 2022 pilot scheme that aims to boost smaller publishers and improve decision-making.
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Jisc, UK institutions and Wiley renew open access agreement
We've negotiated a new two-year transitional agreement between UK universities and Wiley.
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Jisc and American Chemical Society renew partnership to enable open access publishing for researchers across the UK
Jisc and the publications division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) announce the renewal of their agreement supporting scientific researchers in the UK.
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Sherpa services combined into new user-friendly platform: open policy finder
Single platform will continue to streamline decision making in open access publication and compliance for authors and institutions.
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Jisc raises the curtain on OPERAS in the UK
OPERAS is a European research infrastructure that supports greater visibility and impact across social sciences and humanities (SSH).
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Jisc and Taylor & Francis agree new open research deal for UK
We’ve negotiated a new two-year transitional agreement with Taylor & Francis to offer more publishing options to researchers at UK universities.
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Updated version of the "How Equitable Is It?" tool for assessing equity in scholarly communication models
Following feedback the revamped tool offers enhanced guidance for users and clearer definitions of equity indicators.
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New tool to assess equity in scholarly communication models launched today
Jisc, cOAlition S and PLOS launch the new 'How Equitable is it?' tool at the 2024 OASPA conference.
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Open data has potential to transform research management and sector efficiency says new Jisc report
New report highlights several 'quick wins' that could reduce bureaucracy and enable greater innovation in UK research management.
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New report on federation journeys for optimising the UK digital research infrastructure
A new report shared by an expert panel at Digital Universities UK discusses the potential for extending and identifying new collaborative digital research infrastructure (DRI) for a resilient, sustainable and inclusive research sector.
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Jisc’s extending eduroam transforms the learning experience by providing digital access beyond the campus
Working with partners Cradlepoint and Sky Business, Jisc now delivers easy, seamless wifi cellular connectivity to enhance learning and teaching
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Remote Laboratories wins Jisc sponsored ALT award for digital transformation
University of Edinburgh team triumphs with remote experiments accessible anytime, anywhere.
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New Jisc research infrastructure assets report will drive collaboration
For the first time, UKRI-funded report brings together views of 15 major stakeholders from across the UK research community.
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Nominations now open for Jisc Community Champions 2024
Help celebrate the individuals and teams going above and beyond to support their communities and foster innovation.
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Boost your digital capabilities with our June workshop series
This June, we're launching digital capabilities month with a series of interactive workshops designed to help staff across higher education, further education, and research sectors strengthen their essential digital skills.
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Community and collaboration are key to scaling up extended reality in tertiary education
Three members from the ALT/Jisc XR community discuss the opportunities and challenges of extending XR across their institutions.
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New trustees bring employability and skills expertise to Jisc
Three new trustees bring a wealth of experience across applied research and further education.
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Many international students find digital learning in UK incomparable to previous experiences
New resources share challenges faced by international students studying in higher education
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Octopus.ac integrates with UK government database to enhance collaboration between policy and academia
The new feature automatically updates the Octopus platform with government priorities to transform how researchers and policymakers collaborate.
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The countdown has begun for TNC2025
Jisc is setting itself to host the world's leading research and education networking conference TNC on 9 - 13 June 2025.
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New national survey of FE college staff’s digital experience
Jisc’s digital experience insights survey will be opened to all teaching and professional staff in UK further education from 9 April 2025.
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Education leaders explore digital futures at Jisc’s MediaCity immersion tour
Leaders from further and higher education joined Jisc for a digital leadership immersion tour at MediaCity, hosted in collaboration with the University of Salford.
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Digifest 2025: Where today meets tomorrow
Registration for our flagship digital teaching and learning conference, one of the highlight events in the UK edtech calendar, is now open.
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Empowering communities: a celebration of bringing people together in 2022/23
Celebrating a year of Jisc's community champions.
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Connect More 2025: navigating today’s challenges with practical solutions
Registration for Connect More 2025, our free, online teaching and learning event, closes at 17:00 on Friday 9 May.
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Jisc’s new director for Wales wants to maintain a thriving education sector in a time of change
Rhys Daniels brings passion, innovation and Welsh education experience to Jisc.
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Applications open for OpenAthens UX Award 2024
Publishers and other library service vendors are invited to submit applications for the fifth annual UX Award by 17 November 2023.
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Communities in action at Digifest
The community hub at Digifest has quickly become a highly valued space where members can accelerate their professional development and grow their peer network.
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New free tools open up historical archives for teaching and learning
Historical Texts aims to become a valued resource for researchers, students and teachers.
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New webinar sheds light on future of AI in libraries
Experts to share insights on how to get collections ready for the impending artificial intelligence revolution.
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Understanding digital capabilities – a win-win for teachers and learners
As the use of technology becomes increasingly embedded across UK further and higher education, gaining a thorough understanding of the digital skills of both students and teachers can be extremely beneficial when considering pedagogy and curriculum planning.
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First universities sign up to Jisc's Adobe agreement with new Adobe Express option
Jisc and Adobe collaborate to support the effective and innovative use of Adobe Express in higher education institutions.
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Statement from the CNSG and learning content expert group on learning, teaching and assessment priorities
Providing a mandate that sets out the priorities for learning, teaching and assessment in Jisc licensing to help shape the future of education through digital transformation.
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Jisc shares international student survey to help universities improve digital border crossings
New report describes digital shocks that impact the learning experience of international students studying in UK higher education