Reposted by @h-j-dobson.bsky.socialJisc @jisc.bsky.social · 22/07/2025Our head of research licensing highlights the need to break the link between publisher revenue and article volume, and to start exploring new models that reward value over volume. Read Anna's piece 👇 032
Reposted by @h-j-dobson.bsky.socialTimes Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Academic publishers must move towards a “fairly and transparently priced” model of OA research because the current system has become “financially unsustainable”, a group of leading research universities has warned #AcademicSky #EduSkytimeshighereducation.comPublishing deals are ‘unsustainable’, warn northern universitiesUK academia faces ‘pivotal moment’ as deadline approaches for cash-strapped universities to negotiate deals with leading publishers 054
Reposted by @h-j-dobson.bsky.socialOA Forward @oaforward.org · 07/03/2025 📢The Future of #OpenAccess is in Our Hands! 📢 Libraries & consortia: You are key to shaping the #OAtransition The B17 Final Statement sets clear priorities—author rights, transparency & fair pricing Time to negotiate boldly for a system that serves research & society oa2020.org/b17-conferen...oa2020.orgB17 final statement – OA2020 033
Reposted by @h-j-dobson.bsky.socialPaola Marchionni @pmarchionni-jisc.bsky.social · 12/02/2025If you're a researcher in the social sciences or the humanities or work in a research support role, join the @jisc.bsky.social webinar to find out how the OPERAS European scholarly comms infrastructure can help you on 25 Feb www.jisc.ac.uk/events/the-l...jisc.ac.ukThe launch of Operas UK - JiscJoin us for the launch of Operas UK! This event will show how national communities play a pivotal role in establishing connection points, helping to identify needs and providing services and training ... 044
Reposted by @h-j-dobson.bsky.socialTimes Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 31/01/2025The early exit of three universities from a nationally negotiated deal with Elsevier shows why a broader reset of UK publishing agreements is necessary #AcademicSky #higheredtimeshighereducation.comEarly Elsevier exits set tone for UK publishing costs showdownLibrarians and negotiators insist embattled sector’s finances and technological innovations will help to achieve long-sought reductions in publisher costs 052
Reposted by @h-j-dobson.bsky.socialUKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Free UKSG webinar: "Society Publishing at a Crossroads: Rethinking Value in Academic Publishing" | dub.sh/DKYDfdY Starring Rob Johnson, rschrobuk.bsky.social, Helen Dobson @Jisc and Shehnaz Ahmed, British Association of Dermatologistsdub.shFREE UKSG webinar: Society Publishing at a Crossroads: Rethinking Value in Academic Publishing - UKSGThis is a fantastic opportunity to listen to expert speakers with no travelling required. This is a free webinar - Please note that advance registration is required. This webinar will be recorded and ... 044
Reposted by @h-j-dobson.bsky.socialPaola Marchionni @pmarchionni-jisc.bsky.social · 07/01/2025If you're interested in open science and open scholarly communication, join the @jisc.bsky.social webinar on OpenAIRE services on 13 Jan www.jisc.ac.uk/events/the-o...jisc.ac.ukThe openAIRE services for the UK - JiscThis event is a presentation and discussion of OpenAIRE’s services and how they can be relevant for a UK context. 023
Reposted by @h-j-dobson.bsky.socialSamuel Moore @samuelmoore.org · 07/01/2025We're seeking an Open Research Community Manager at Cambridge (five-year contract). Please share! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLH466/o...jobs.ac.ukOpen Research Community Manager (Fixed Term) at University of CambridgeDiscover professional service job openings, including the Open Research Community Manager (Fixed Term) role, on jobs.ac.uk. Apply today for more information on this position. 01117
Reposted by @h-j-dobson.bsky.socialKaren Colbron @kcols.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Discover how the @jisc.bsky.social group purchasing scheme saves HE institutions money on buying digital archival collections: www.jisc.ac.uk/digital-arch...jisc.ac.ukDigital archival collections group purchasing scheme - JiscCollectively lowering the cost of acquiring digital archival collections. 034
Reposted by @h-j-dobson.bsky.socialJisc @jisc.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Is there a leading light in your community? Someone who always makes an effort to help others and figure out the possibilities? We're celebrating the extraordinary people with our 2025 community champions. If this sounds likes someone you know, nominate them now -> ji.sc/community-ch... 0128
h-j-dobson.bsky.social @h-j-dobson.bsky.social · 19/11/2024www.jisc.ac.uk/news/all/jis...jisc.ac.ukJisc to take responsibility for HE sector copyright negotiations - JiscUniversities UK (UUK) entrusts Jisc with oversight of the Copyright Negotiating and Advisory Committee (CNAC) to further enhance its sector-wide licensing activities. 011
h-j-dobson.bsky.social @h-j-dobson.bsky.social · 17/10/2024“As universities and colleges continue to adapt to navigate these challenges effectively, we urge suppliers to join our sector in delivering excellence and innovation by helping them manage costs.” www.jisc.ac.uk/news/all/nav...jisc.ac.ukNavigating financial challenges: A call to suppliers to support the sustainability of further and higher education - JiscOpen statement asking software and other suppliers to work with the sector to provide cost-effective solutions. 000
