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White Rose University Press is the UK's first jointly-run open access non-profit digital university press, from the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York.

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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
What happens in the pivotal years between early career and senior leadership? Read our new @wonkhe.bsky.social article on developing & recognising established researchers, and discover how the White Rose Hub supports them: whiterose.s.gy/wonkhe #AcademicSky #AcademicChatter
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Universities are overlooking their established researchers
Steve Joy argues that established researchers need development and recognition that reflect their working lives
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
They'll join our speakers to explore what the future holds for the scholarly book as we celebrate 10 years of WRUP! Find out more 👇 universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/announcement... To join us, please book through the Eventbrite link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-shoul...
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
We're delighted to announce Michael Fake as panel moderator and Kate Petherbridge as our final panellist. Both have played an instrumental role in shaping WRUP over the past decade and bring a wealth of experience in open access and scholarly publishing.
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
🎉 Our WRUP 10th anniversary event speaker line-up is complete!
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
We won! 🏆 Our Equity in Leadership Programme has won Excellence in EDI at the Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards 2026, with judges praising collaboration. Read more: whiterose.ac.uk/news/award-w... #HE #DiversityInLeadership #AcademicSky
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White Rose Equity in Leadership Programme named winner at Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards - White Rose University Consortium
The White Rose Equity in Leadership Programme named winner at Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards.
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
📅 Join the discussion! Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1997457677...
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Ross Mounce, Director of Open Access at Arcadia, joins us to discuss how funders can help make research and knowledge freely accessible, and shape the future of scholarly book publishing. Read the full announcement: universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/announcement...
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
We're kicking off the week with an exciting announcement—revealing our final panelist for our 10-year anniversary celebration!🤩
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Nikki brings extensive experience in research and innovation strategy, REF, and scholarly publishing, including five years on the White Rose University Press Editorial Board. Find out more 👇 universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/announcement...
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We’re delighted that Professor Nicola (Nikki) Dibben @sheffield.ac.uk will be joining our November discussion on the future of scholarly book publishing.
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Our third panelist announcement for the WRUP 10 year anniversary events welcomes Professor Nikki Dibben to the panel.🎓🥳
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Joe brings extensive expertise in Open Access publishing and the future of scholarly communication. 🔗 Click here for more details about Joe: universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/announcement... 🎟️ Join us in Leeds on 17 November: www.eventbrite.com/e/what-shoul...
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Day 2 of our panel announcements 📢 Also joining us for the WRUP 10-year anniversary event is Professor Joe Deville (joedeville.bsky.social), Professor of Science & Technology Studies at Lancaster University and Managing Director of the Open Book Collective.
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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
To raise awareness of World Heart Day we wanted to highlight the many research articles in our repository including this one which explores the Long-term cardiovascular risks after atrial fibrillation diagnosis, click this link to read the full text eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/23...
A colorful anatomical heart model rests on an open biology textbook, its red and yellow chambers and branching vessels among medical diagrams. Image provided by Robina Weermeijer on unsplash.
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
To find out more about Anthony, his work and wealth of experience, read the full news item here: universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/announcement...
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Panel announcement!🚨 As part of sharing plans for the WRUP 10 year anniversary event, we are excited to introduce our panel members, starting with Anthony Cond Chief Executive Officer, Liverpool University Press.
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We’re delighted to kick off the week with some exciting news! 🎉 Professor Nick Plant will be the keynote speaker at White Rose University Press’s 10th anniversary celebration this November. Find out more about the event and our keynote speaker 👇 universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/announcement...
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📅 Tuesday 17 November 📍 Cloth Hall Court, Leeds city centre ⏰ From 2:30pm, with drinks reception from 5pm 🎟️ FREE and open to all Ready to join us? Book your free place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-shoul... We’d love to see you there!😍
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We’re looking forward to a lively discussion – and we want you to be part of it! 💬 Panel discussion 🙋 Audience Q&A 🥂 Drinks reception & informal discussion A chance to share ideas, ask questions and continue the conversation about where scholarly books go next.
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We’ll open with a keynote provocation from Professor Nick Plant (University of Leeds), before bringing together our panel to explore how the sector can respond to the increasing – and increasingly diverse – demands on scholarly book publishing. More on Professor Plant coming soon… 👀
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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...
White Rose University Press event banner promoting a discussion on the future of scholarly book publishing, celebrating 10 years of WRUP.
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We also really enjoyed speaking with those interested in careers in publishing and sharing our experiences and guidance on working in the industry. It was great to see so much enthusiasm and curiosity about academic publishing!
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A huge thank you to @whiteroseuc.bsky.social for inviting us and for organising such a great event. We thoroughly enjoyed being part of the day and having the opportunity to introduce more researchers to WRUP! 💙📚
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We had a fantastic time at the White Rose Consortium PhD Careers Fair today! 🎓 It was wonderful to meet so many enthusiastic researchers and chat about White Rose University Press, open access publishing, and the opportunities available to publish with us.
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Huge congratulations to Yuliya on the publication! 🎉 📖 Read In Search of a Hero open access with White Rose University Press: doi.org/10.22599/Kaz... #OpenAccess #Literature
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Published open access by White Rose University Press, In Search of a Hero offers a fresh perspective on Graham Greene’s writing, placing his work within the 20th-century European intellectual landscape. #OpenAccess #GrahamGreene
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📚 NEW BOOK | We’re delighted to announce the publication of In Search of a Hero: Tragic Irony in Graham Greene’s Fiction by Yuliya Kazanova – one of the winners of the inaugural Leeds Early Career Publishing Prize (ECPP)! 🎉
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🌍 The open-access publication is presented as a bilingual, open-access volume features the first English translations of Tristan Corbière’s writings. The collection highlights his unique style Read it free with @WhiteRoseUP: universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/books/m/10.2...
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
A visually appealing setup featuring Tristan Corbere oysters, nightingales, and various cooking tools in a gourmet kitchen.
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
On 6th September 2026 we celebrated the 8th publishing anniversary of "Oysters, nightingales & cooking pots- Selected Poetry and Prose in Translation - Tristan Corbière". Translated by Christopher Pilling, Edited by Richard Hibbitt & Katherine Lunn-Rockliffe, introduction by Katherine Lunn-Rockliffe
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🌍 The open-access publication brings together stakeholders across oral healthcare, setting out actions and recommendations to support more environmentally sustainable oral healthcare. Read it free with @WhiteRoseUP: universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/books/m/10.2...
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Two smiling children outdoors, three inset circles show dental care, dental x-ray, and environmentally friendly dental practices. Logos of FDI and The University of Sheffield at bottom.
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
With sustainability an important part of the future of healthcare, we’re highlighting Consensus on Environmentally Sustainable Oral Healthcare: A Joint Stakeholder Statement, published by White Rose University Press for FDI World Dental Federation. 2/3
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🦷 The FDI World Dental Congress 2026 begins today in Prague, bringing the global dental community together to explore the future of oral health and dentistry. Find out more about #WDC26: 2026.world-dental-congress.org
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Today on the 2nd September we are celebrating the 6th Publishing Anniversary of 'Sheffield Castle - Archaeology, Archives, Regeneration, 1927–2018' by John Moreland and Dawn Hadley
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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month to raise the profile of blood cancer, White Rose Libraries wanted to draw your attention to some articles within our repositories which explore Blood Cancer, including this one which explores survival rates in the UK eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/24...
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Yesterday 31st August 2026 we celebrate the 8th publishing anniversary of "320 rue St Jacques - The Diary of Madeleine Blaess" by @wmichallat.bsky.social
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
More details are coming soon. For now, we hope you’ll save the date and join us to celebrate 10 years of White Rose University Press! 🎉 #ScholarlyPublishing #OpenAccess
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We’ll be bringing together voices from across scholarly publishing to look ahead, debate what needs to change and explore what the future of academic book publishing could – and should – look like.
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
📅 Save the date!!! We have something exciting to share – we’re officially 3 months out from our 10-year anniversary event: What should scholarly book publishing look like in 5–10 years? 📍 Cloth Hall Court, Leeds 📅 Tuesday 17 November ⏰ 3–7pm
White Rose University Press 10th anniversary event graphic. Text asks, “What should scholarly book publishing look like in 5–10 years?” with the theme “Looking ahead to the future” and “Celebrating 10 years of WRUP”. The event will include a keynote address, panel discussion, drinks reception, discussions and networking. On the right is a photograph of a series of open doorways. The graphic features the blue and gold WRUP branding and logos of the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York.
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
So, which will you read first? 🌳 Capability Brown or 🏰 Sheffield Castle Tell us your choice, share your thoughts as you read, and join the conversation here on Bluesky. We'll be using #WhiteRoseReads to bring the discussion together. 📚 Happy reading!
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🏰 Sheffield Castle: Archaeology, Archives, Regeneration, 1927–2018 John Moreland & Dawn Hadley explore Sheffield Castle through archaeology, archives and the story of its changing place in the city. 📖 Read it free: universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/books/m/10.2... #WhiteRoseReads
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🌳 Capability Brown, Royal Gardener: The Business of Place-Making in Northern Europe Jonathan Finch & Jan Woudstra explore Brown's work, landscapes and the business of place-making in 18th century Northern Europe. 📖 Read it free: universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/books/e/10.2... #WhiteRoseReads
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
📚 Introducing #WhiteRoseReads! We're starting a new book club on Bluesky, exploring books published by White Rose University Press — and we're kicking off with two books by authors from the University of Sheffield. Two very different books, one shared connection: Sheffield scholarship. 🧵👇
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Discover more about this forthcoming open access publication here: universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/books/m/10.2... #OpenAccess #History #ModernHistory #AcademicPublishing
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Drawing on the life and work of F.L. Lucas, this book examines how intellectual responses to uncertainty in 1938 reflected wider concerns about politics, society, and the future.
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
📢 Forthcoming from White Rose University Press: The Nervous State: F.L. Lucas and the Internalization of Crisis in Britain, 1938 by Julie V. Gottlieb and Nicola Baldwin (@nicobalders.bsky.social). A timely exploration of crisis, anxiety, and resilience in interwar Britain.
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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
To raise awareness of World Hepititis Day yesterday we wanted to highlight the many research articles in our repository including this one which explores the different structures involved, click this link to read the full text eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/23...
3D illustration of the a virus, showcasing its structure and surface proteins in detail. Image provided by CDC on Unsplash.
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Read the review here: The Northern Mariner review: tnm.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/de... 5/ And discover or download the open-access book from White Rose University Press: universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/books/m/10.2... #FilmStudies #TelevisionStudies #NavalHistory #OpenAccessBooks
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Screening the Fleet explores how the modern Royal Navy has been represented on British television from 1973–2023, from landmark series such as Warship and Sailor through to contemporary documentary and factual formats.
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