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CU Open Research @cuopenresearch.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Congratulations to the Journal of Ammonia Energy, accepted for indexing on Scopus yesterday! 🎉 Only 3 years old but this Cardiff University Press title is going from strength to strength 💚 jae.cardiffuniversitypress.org @cardiffunilib.bsky.social @oipassoc.bsky.social #openaccess

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🎉 We’re celebrating 10 years of White Rose University Press! And we’re marking the occasion by looking ahead: What should scholarly book publishing look like in the next 5–10 years? Our anniversary event is now OPEN FOR BOOKING! 🧵👇 Find out more 👇 universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/announcement...

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Updated details for Cambridge Diamond, a recent OIPA member, now on our site! 💎 They are a diamond #OA journal hosting service provided by the Open Research Systems & Open Research Teams at University of Cambridge Libraries & Archives @theul.bsky.social. Find out more ⬇️ oipauk.org/membership/c...

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Supporting open scholarship through community and collaboration This map shows our current full members. You can click on each pin for more details. This map shows our current full and associate me…

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Paula Kennedy @paulakennedy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A publishing job at our @oipassoc.bsky.social colleagues @lsepress.bsky.social is currently being advertised - more info below 👇 #PublishingJobs

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 07/09/2026

We’re delighted to announce that the Oxford University Commonwealth Law Journal (OUCLJ) will join OLH in Spring 2027, moving from Taylor & Francis to our diamond open access model and becoming OLH’s first law journal! Read more: www.openlibhums.org/news/986/

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OLH flips Oxford University journal away from a commercial publisher

This September, OLH welcomes another journal that is flipping from a commercial publishing model. The Oxford University Commonwealth Law Journal (OUCLJ) will leave Taylor and Francis and move to OLH …

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UCL Press @uclpress.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We're delighted to launch the Journal of Experimental Pragmatics, a new Diamond Open Access journal dedicated to experimental research on meaning and communication. Free to read, free to publish, open for submissions. Find out more from @uclpressjournals.bsky.social: bit.ly/4hhAAM7

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

WORK WITH US: Finance Manager and Finance & Operations Officer The Society is looking for a Finance Manager to develop, manage and coordinate our financial operations and a Finance & Operations Officer to deliver our financial, HR and operational workflows: www.socantscot.org/news/#appoin...

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Paula Kennedy @paulakennedy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thanks to @kirahopkins.bsky.social for sharing this thoughtful reflection on the @oipassoc.bsky.social Symposium in June! It was a great event, bringing together different perspectives on the value and opportunities for #OpenAccess publishing within universities. Read more below 👇 #OIPA2026

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Paula Kennedy @paulakennedy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Excellent to have @leverpress.bsky.social as a new Associate Member of OIPA (the Open Institutional Publishing Association)! Our @oipassoc.bsky.social community continues to grow 🙌 Find out more about Lever Press below ⬇️

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Open Journals Collective @ojcollective.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We're delighted to share news in the attached press release that the Open Journals Collective has received a major award of $711,900 from the Gates Foundation to grow support infrastructure for community-governed journals! Want to know more about OJC? Visit www.openjournalscollective.org

Press Release

Date: 3 September 2026

We’re delighted to announce that Open Journals Collective (OJC) has been awarded a $711,900 grant by the Gates Foundation. This grant will enable OJC to scale its operations in 2027 and 2028.

Since launching on 29 January 2026, OJC has raised $2.6M in library investment for the first year of its programme. Funds raised will provide financial support to 278 diamond open access journals in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and science, engineering, technology and mathematics.

The 2-year grant will accelerate OJC’s development, including building core technical features that leverage current open infrastructure. These comprise usage dashboards for libraries and authors, financial reporting tools, and a community engagement hub for journals and publishers. It will also support the legal and financial groundwork needed to share raised library funds equitably and transparently across OJC’s journals collections.

Professor Caroline Edwards, OJC Executive Director, said of the award: “It’s fantastic that this grant from the Gates Foundation will strengthen OJC’s potential to offer a fairer alternative to Article Processing Charges and Transformative Agreements. Supporting OJC at this critical early stage is a strong endorsement of OJC’s community-governed approach to building open publishing infrastructure. This is the way to address inequities in the current academic publishing landscape and encourage university libraries to transition their budgets away from exploitative commercial agreements.”

Open Journals Collective is a Collective Community Interest Company (CIC) based in the UK. A CIC is a special type of limited company that exists to benefit the community rather than private shareholders. OJC is currently in the process of setting up a UK-based Charity, the Open Journals Collective Foundation, which will oversee the running of the CIC from 2027 onwards.

If you require a copy of this press release in an alternative format please email info@openjournalscollective.org.

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

"The symposium was a very timely reminder that there are still reasons to be hopeful, that there is a large amount of mutual goodwill and support available for institutional publishers." @kirahopkins.bsky.social reflected on the OIPA Symposium. ✍ Read their blog here: oipauk.org/2026/09/02/e...

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Event Reflection: OIPA Symposium 2026

Event Reflection: OIPA Symposium 2026 By Kira Hopkins I was fortunate to attend the OIPA symposium held at the University of Sussex on 18th June in person, via a much-appreciated travel bursary fro…

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We're very excited to have added @leverpress.bsky.social as an Associate Member! They are an award-winning non-profit scholarly press that has been publishing peer-reviewed #OpenAccess books since 2018. Welcome to the OIPA community! Check them out: www.leverpress.org oipauk.org/membership/c...

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

📢 ALPSP is looking for volunteers to join its Marketing Connected Special Interest Group (SIG). Help grow the community and create opportunities for members to connect and share experiences. Get in touch with@elinorpotts.bsky.social to learn more.

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Open Journals Collective @ojcollective.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Our @ojcollective.bsky.social Executive Director Caroline Edwards @theblochian.bsky.social presented at the second @oipassoc.bsky.social Symposium in June. Read about the event here: shorturl.at/o5FWC Watch the recording, including Caroline's presentation, at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESOz...

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OJC Executive Director Professor Caroline Edwards presents at Open Institutional Publishing Association Symposium — Open Journals Collective

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 30/07/2026

Earlier this year, our Executive Director, Prof. Caroline Edwards (@theblochian.bsky.social), joined the LSE Open Research Community to discuss scholar-led #openaccess publishing. Read the event reflection and watch the recording: www.openlibhums.org/news/978/ #OpenAccess

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Caroline Edwards discusses the future of Open Access publishing at LSE event

This past January, our Executive Director, Professor Caroline Edwards, was invited to speak at the Open Access and the Commons: The many faces of scholar-led publishing event, organised by the …

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Stay up to date with OIPA! Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news, events and updates from the Open Institutional Publishing Association. Sign up here: oipauk.org/contact-us/

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Edinburgh Diamond @edinburghdiamond.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Spot the Edinburgh Diamond team members! (@beckywojturska.bsky.social and @simonxix.com) The Copim community truly are an excellent bunch (and with excellent photoshopping skills, too).

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

What makes collective funding such a powerful mechanism for open access publishing? ✍️ LSE Press Head of Publishing @philippagrand.bsky.social considers this question and the power of OA funding for our blog @jisc.bsky.social @openbookcollective.bsky.social Read here blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsepress/202...

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How collective funding supports sustainable publishing

Diamond open access publishing brings benefits for social science scholarship through increased usage, higher citations and global reach. How does funding help?

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Scottish Universities Press @scotunipress.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Are you ready to publish your book. 📖 We welcome book proposals for monographs, edited collections and textbooks in all subject areas, from all UK HEIs. We want to hear from you. Get started with our submission guidelines: www.sup.ac.uk/submit-a-proposal

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Call for proposals for monographs, edited collections, and textbooks across all subjects from UK higher education institutions.

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Scottish Universities Press @scotunipress.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Thinking about publishing with us or just want to learn more about our mission? Visit: www.sup.ac.uk/mission for more information on who we are as a publisher.

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 24/07/2026

We're delighted to announce that the Science Museum Group Journal is joining OLH! 🎉 The journal brings together research and practice on science museums, science communication, curatorial work, archives, and the history and presentation of science. Read more: www.openlibhums.org/news/974/

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OLH partners with the UK's leading group of science museums

We’re delighted to announce that the Science Museum Group Journal will join OLH in Autumn 2026. This engaging publication is the official journal for the five national UK museums in …

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Missed the OIPA Symposium 2026? Recordings and transcripts from all sessions are now available online. 📰 Learn more about OIPA'S 2026 Symposium: oipauk.org/news-events-... 🎥 Watch the recordings:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESOzUh17BWE&feature=youtu.be #OIPA2026 #OpenAccess

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

To celebrate #FestivalOfArchaeology 2026 (18 July–2 August), we’re highlighting White Rose University Press’s archaeology titles, from landmark Mesolithic research to explorations of human connection and exciting forthcoming work. Join us as we explore the past through these fascinating books! ⬇️

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UCL Press @uclpress.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

📚 Award-winning research, open to all We’re proud that many UCL Press titles have been recognised by leading organisations across many disciplines. Our open access publishing model makes world-class scholarship freely available to readers everywhere. What will you discover? 👉 uclpress.co.uk

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

"This book is a tribute and a clarion call for geography in better futures." — Charles W. J. Withers, Professor Emeritus of Historical Geography, The University of Edinburgh Geography and a Geographer will publish next month as part of the RGS-IBG Book Series: bit.ly/4vZLfzC @rgs.org

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UCL Press @uclpress.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

It is impossible to understand modern society without understanding classical tradition. Classics and Race puts the two alongside each other through readings of primary texts from the late medieval period to the mid-twentieth century. Download for free: uclpress.co.uk/book/classic...

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Welcome to Cambridge Diamond, one of our new members! 👋 The platform is maintained and managed by the Open Research Systems Team at Cambridge University Library (CUL) @theul.bsky.social. Now added to our members list: oipauk.org/membership/c...

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Opportunity for OIPA members 📢 CPI Books UK and RNIB's Accessible Publishing Conference takes place in London on 17 Sept 2026. Hear from 20 experts on accessible formats, inclusive design, and accessibility in publishing. 🔗 lnkd.in/eep9RnsU #AccessiblePublishing #Accessibility #Publishing #OIPA

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

'I think OIPA's growth reflects a growing appetite within universities for publishing models that are open, community-led, and mission-driven ... We've quickly become a new national infrastructure supporting #OpenAccess in the UK.' - — OIPA Chair, @paulakennedy.bsky.social's opening at #OIPA2026!

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Thank you! It's great to see our membership growing so quickly 😍 Next stop, world domination 😜

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University of Warwick Press @uowpress.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Loving the new map of OIPA members to really show where we new university presses are distributed around the country. Kudos to Kat for pulling this together. oipauk.org/membership/c...

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 19/06/2026

The OLH team had a great day at #OIPA2026. We were pleased to contribute to discussions on #diamondOA and generative AI in academic publishing, and to connect with colleagues from across the OIPA community. @theblochian.bsky.social, @simoneverett.bsky.social & @paulaclemente.bsky.social

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

As we wrap up we’d like to say a huge thank you to our hosts @sussex.ac.uk @openpress.bsky.social for welcoming us & particularly @samnesbit.bsky.social and @lauramswift.bsky.social for all their hard work and support to make today happen 👏 as well as all of our hard-working committee! #OIPA2026

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

@lauramswift.bsky.social from @openpress.bsky.social asks about the relationship between your brand and the books you publish. Nicky says if you start from your brand mission, vision and values, it will absolutely impact what you publish. It should affect how you operate in every way.

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Speaker @charleswatkinson.bsky.social says the geographical spread of OIPA members is really impressive and something that’s useful to bear in mind as a real benefit of the organisation. And we are growing! #OIPA2026

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

@janebuggle.bsky.social makes the point that being part of a community of practice like OIPA can be a huge benefit when advocating for institutional publishing. She suggests using the numbers - look at the increased reach of #OpenAccess, use case studies. Demonstrate our worth w/ evidence #OIPA2026

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Nicky says ‘Brands evolve.’ If you can, review your brand annually. Publishing is an industry that’s always changing rapidly, so check that your strategy, messaging and visuals remain aligned. See nickyborowiec.com for a free download to help with this process.

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Do you know what your brand personality is? Being consistent in your tone of voice will help develop trust with your audience. THEN what is your brand’s visual identity? Is your brand recognisable and coherent? Mission, vision and values should be first (do not start with your logo!).

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

As you develop a press, think about who do you want to reach? Be as targeted as you can. The more detail you have about who you’re speaking to, the more you can tailor your messaging to them. ‘Effective branding starts with understanding your audience.’

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Brand strategist Nicky Borowiec talks about the importance of clarity of mission, and offers a framework for assessing your brand through 10 key questions… For example ‘How do your deliver what you do?’ Your values should be evidenced in the experience of working with your press. #OIPA2026

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The toolkit provides messaging for key constituencies, both short and long form. What messages will resonate with the audience? #OIPA2026

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Speaker @charleswatkinson.bsky.social from University-based Publishing Futures mentions their new advocacy toolkit for university-based publishers. ‘There are core values we all share.’ He advises ‘engage decision makers and align your messaging with their priorities.’ #OIPA2026

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