Open Access Week 2025

From 20 to 26 October, the International Open Access Week will once again take place, aiming to promote the use and publication of open access research information.

This year’s theme, “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”, continues the conversations from previous years that have emphasised placing community interests and values before commercial goals. Positive changes are already visible: Diamond Open Access and Subscribe to Open publishing models have expanded, researchers are reclaiming control over their journals, and more and more research institutions are moving away from commercial evaluation systems. There is also a growing awareness that research data does not always belong solely to researchers, but also to those who participate in studies and contribute to the creation of knowledge.

At the same time, new challenges are emerging. The use of artificial intelligence without the explicit consent of authors poses an increasing risk to the protection of community interests. Data tracking on publisher platforms also raises concerns about transparency and trust.

Throughout Open Access Week, it will be possible to take part in numerous online trainings and webinars. The UT Library will host a training session for doctoral students, “How to Publish Open Access?”, on 21 October. Registration is open until 20 October.

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