What do I need to know about open access?

Course Code
50099570

Course has already taken place

Provider
Research Support

Tutor(s):
Patricia Spoor,Jennifer Stergiou

Suitability
All research staff.

Date(s)
Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 10:00 to 12:00

Max Places:
25

Description
With a new RCUK policy coming into effect on April 1st 2013, publishers
and Universities rushing to change their processes and BIS looking to
set the direction for the rest of the world – now is the time to ask
yourself ‘what do I need to know about open access?’.

Topics covered will include:

• What is open access? Green and Gold.
• The University of Leeds publication policy
• Making your publication available in the Leeds Institutional
Repository.
• Funder policies (including the new RCUK policy)
• The RCUK block grant for open access
• The Leeds process for applying for open access funding