Diamond Open Access (DOA) is an equitable scholarly publishing model that makes research free to read and free to publish. It is led by scholars, supported by shared infrastructures and open licensing. DOA initiatives play an important role in the transition to a sustainable, equitable system of academic open access publishing. The UvA Open Science Programme supports this publishing model with a fund (Diamond Open Access Fund) since 2020.

But what opportunities and challenges does one meet when running a non-profit open access initiative? What initiatives or examples can we learn from? This unique event brings together editorial teams of Diamond Open Access initiatives at the UvA as well as researchers who are interested, involved in or committed to this scholarly publishing model.  

Programme and speakers

Hosted by the University Library, this event explores experiences, best practices and the latest developments in Diamond Open Access publishing, with presentations by Rebeca Fernández Rodríguez (European Review of Latin American and Caribbean Studies), Chiara Livio (Expertise Centre Diamond Open Access) and Wim Pouw (Free your Knowledge).

A panel discussion on sustainability and financing will follow, featuring Barbara Hogenboom (European Review of Latin American and Caribbean Studies), Jean-Sébastien Caux (SciPost), Sven Dupré (Journal for the History of Knowledge) and Jan-Willem Wijnen (Openjournals.nl).

Bring your questions and continue the conversation with colleagues over drinks.
Walk-ins/doors open: 13:15

Optional tour University Library

Prior to the event, it is possible to join a guided tour of the University Library. Please indicate your interest while registering. Spots are limited. The guided tour will start at 13:00 at the entrance of the University Library, Vendelstraat 2. At 13:30, we will walk together to the Allard Pierson.