Events

This symposium will examine the complex dynamics between large commercial publishing and research information platforms, open science initiatives, and emerging AI technologies in shaping the future of academic knowledge production, with particular attention to questions of surveillance and data autonomy.

Date: September 25, 2025

Time: 12:00-17:00

Location: Jantina Tammes Room, University of Groningen Library

Registration: here

This talk by Arend Küster explores how Open Access challenges small publishers to scale, optimize workflows, and adopt AI to stay competitive.

Date: September 24, 2025

Time: 17:00

Location: online

Registration: here

This retreat critically explores the promises and limitations of Diamond OA, its role in advancing Open Science, and the role of the scientific community in the success of the model. A view on financing models and a spotlight on successful Diamond OA initiatives will provide practical insights into key success factors and persistent challenges.

Date: September 23-24, 2025

Location: Online

Registration: here

The conference will focus on the complexities we know we face in asking how we achieve a future with 100% open access. Collectively we will consider the key questions that arise from pursuing this goal, for example, can pursuit of the goal itself distract us from quality, sustainability and inclusivity in scholarly communications? Should 100% even be the goal and what do we mean by it?

How do we address the crucial underlying issues to tackle in our research culture and with research integrity? Does a focus on transitioning from paywalled to open access content detract from the efforts of those already delivering 100% open access? And how is the wider geopolitical landscape impacting our ambitions?

Date: 22-24 September, 2025

Location: Irish College Leuven, Belgium

Registration: here

This webinar will provide a clear understanding of three key infrastructures that play a vital role in supporting the discovery and accessibility of open access research: the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB), Open Access Publishing in European Networks (OAPEN), and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).

Date: September 16, 2025

Time: 13:00 GST

Location: online

Registration: here

What does open and participatory publishing mean for your research? What challenges arise in making academic content truly open and accessible to wider audiences? This workshop explores alternative open publishing frameworks through HumDrumPress.

Date: September 16, 2025

Time: 11:00-15:00 CEST

Location: Langeveld 1.04, Erasmus University Rotterdam

Registration: here

Using containers offers several advantages: it reduces dependency conflicts, facilitates portability, ensures consistent configurations, improves scalability, and simplifies tasks such as updates, backups, and recovery. This workshop will combine theory and practice, providing knowledge, recipes, and best practices to highlight the benefits of managing OJS through containers.

Date: September 12, 2025

Time: 09:00 CEST

Location: Online

Registration: here

The 2025 ALPSP Conference will focus on Practical Implementation in response to ongoing changes in scholarly publishing, including business models, technology, and policy. With a broad programme and expert speakers, the event offers a space for knowledge sharing and discussion across the publishing community.  

Date: 10-12 September 2025  

Location: Hilton Deansgate Manchester, UK 

Registration: here 

This workshop will explore various options for importing data into OJS, provide an online demonstration, and highlight best practices and strategies for a seamless migration process. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss their specific challenges, and share insights from the perspectives of their individual journals.

Date: September 5, 2025

Time: 10:00 CEST

Location: Online

Registration: here

Co-delivered by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University, OpenFest is their flagship celebration and exploration of open research. The theme for 2025’s event is Open Research and Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (OR+EEDI). 

Date: September 2-5, 2025

Location: online

Registration: here