Open access means free, immediate and permanent access to academic research, with re-use rights. OA is becoming increasingly important in academic research as most research funders request it. This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to open access (OA) publishing. 

At the end of the workshop you will have a clear understanding of:

• What is OA and why it matters;
• Types of OA (e.g. gold, hybrid, green);
• Research funders OA policies; 
• Discounts and waivers available to University of Groningen  researchers;
• How to choose an open licence (CC licenses);
• How to detect and avoid predatory journals;
• Overview of the OA support services offered by the UG.

Language
Dutch or English, depending on the participants

Location
Zernike Campus
Zaal: 5161.0222, Bernoulliborg.