Title: Best practises in academic publishing - Open access, REF and new publishing models

Speakers: Lucy Woolhouse and Funmike Ife, Biological Sciences Libraries, University of Cambridge

Host: Rachel Fellows

Location: Seminar Room, Gleeson Building

Abstract:

This seminar will cover

• Open Access at Cambridge University: What researchers have to do (including Elements) and why.
• REF: What it is and how it is important for funding
• Publishing negotiations: Update on Big 5 negotiations and why they are happening
• Unit Input: Feedback on new publishing models and time for questions.