Join us on March 18 for a hybrid book launch hosted by the University of Johannesburg to hear from the authors of our latest book on democratising spy watching.
18 March | 12PM SAST | 10AM GMT
Register: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2z-w...
Link to the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee report on 'AI, copyright and the creative industries': publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5901/ld...
Trying to find a publisher for your latest book? We’re looking for your next big idea.
We’re a values-based academic publisher welcoming work across disciplines from humanities to STEM.
Learn what makes us different: https://ow.ly/OSZj50YpxyR
The latest from #UKSGInsights Peter Barr (@tweeterbarr.bsky.social) re: @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social "The collections concept at the University of Sheffield: a varied approach to the role of research library collections" dub.sh/bKwiJWt
Sixty years ago, Jennie Lee's vision created The Open University 🎓 Welcoming all backgrounds, millions have started life-changing journeys. #OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity #OU60 💙
Our 2025 Annual Report is now live!
We’re proud to share a detailed look at our performance and achievements from the past year. Explore the full report and learn more about what drives us forward.
Read now: https://www.sup.ac.uk/reporting
It's been a long time in the making, but here's the new Library Data Lab at Southampton, giving dataset and API access to digitised collections.
Currently in beta: all comments welcome.
Intro from my colleague Matt: southampton.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Page...
Service datalab.library.soton.ac.uk
👥Our 17 dynamic interdisciplinary research groups showcase the breadth of Arts & Humanities research — from established strengths to emerging areas shaping future inquiry.
🔗 fass.open.ac.uk/research/cen...
@shaftowheed.bsky.social @ou-ld-social.bsky.social @oulibrary.bsky.social
Announcement for the launch of a journal publishing programme by Scottish Universities Press with a scenic mountain background.
Following the success of our book publishing offer we are preparing to launch our journal publishing programme.
We are now accepting expressions of interest from editors of existing journals. As a cross-disciplinary publisher, all subjects will be considered.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LSvLfx
📢 Open Research Week is coming...
16–20 March
📍Online
Packed with keynotes, panels and case studies, this year’s event is bigger than ever, offering valuable sessions for the whole research community and those who support it.
👉 Programme & bookings: buff.ly/JCANngY
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For #LoveDataWeek2026 we’re celebrating open research data - because great research deserves to be shared. 📊
Explore Open Research Data Online (ORDO), the OU’s open research data repository. Browse and search datasets created by OU researchers, freely and openly 🔎 https://ow.ly/JLeJ50YeljG
Beyond the endless back-and-forth...
What do we actually KNOW about GenAI?
www.ned-potter.com/blog/what-do...
Great piece by @beckywojturska.bsky.social on what we've been up to at @oipassoc.bsky.social over the past year. It's particularly great to have so many new members join us - a sign that #OpenInstitutional publishing is thriving!
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Women remain underrepresented in many science and technology fields, yet their impact is profound.
We’ve curated a library list exploring gender representation and highlighting work by women in these disciplines. 🔬🌱🧬💡
Explore the collection 👇
https://ow.ly/Nv9i50Y61wE
#WomenInSTEM #IDWGS
Promotional graphic for Scottish Universities Press's journal publishing programme inviting journal proposals.
Following the success of our book publishing offer we are preparing to launch our journal publishing programme.
We are now accepting expressions of interest from editors of existing journals. All subjects will be considered.
For more information: www.sup.ac.uk/news/introducing-journal-publishing
POSITIVE: the advantages outweighs the challenges in running a library based publishing program according to this article insights.uksg.org/articles/10....
Book cover titled 'Democratising Spy Watching' about public oversight of intelligence surveillance in Southern Africa, edited by Jane Duncan and Allen Munoriyarwa, with silhouettes and a CCTV camera illustration.
Cover of 'Democratising Spy Watching' showing silhouettes of people and a surveillance camera, highlighting digital surveillance oversight in Southern Africa. Text is book blurb from webpage
Want to know what the buzz is about?
Here’s a glimpse of our new book - swipe to see what’s waiting for you 📖✨
books.sup.ac.uk/sup/catalog/book/sup-978...
#BookBlurb #SneakPeek
Last chance to submit your application
Looking for a new challenge in 2026?
Join SUP and support not-for-profit academic publishing.
We have three vacancies for editorial board members.
Submit your application by Monday 2 February 2026
https://www.sup.ac.uk/news/editorial-board-vacancies
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Need a calm place to study? 🤫
With SCONUL Access, OU students can use quiet study spaces in university libraries near them. 📖💻
Fewer distractions, proper desks, a fresh study spot - whatever helps you focus.
Find your local options 👇
https://ow.ly/PiIm50Y3Bh2
The latest from #UKSGInsights "Repository renewal project: a case study from White Rose Libraries" by Thom Blake (@akadidymus.bsky.social, @uoylibrary.bsky.social), Andy Bussey (@unisheffieldlib.bsky.social) and Kate Petherbridge (@wrunipress.bsky.social) - doi.org/10.1629/uksg...
Announcement for the launch of a journal publishing programme by Scottish Universities Press with a scenic mountain background.
Following the success of our book publishing offer we are preparing to launch our journal publishing programme.
We are now accepting expressions of interest from editors of existing journals. As a cross-disciplinary publisher, all subjects will be considered.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LSvLfx
Now available - Book cover titled Democratising spy watching: Public oversight of intelligence-driven surveillance in Southern Africa
The wait is over. Democratising spy watching: Public oversight of intelligence-driven surveillance in Southern Africa is out now. 🎉
Get your copy and dive in today: https://www.sup.ac.uk/forthcoming-books
#NewRelease #BookDrop
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Looking for a new challenge in 2026?
Join SUP and support not-for-profit academic publishing.
We have three vacancies for editorial board members.
Submit your application by Monday 2 February 2026
https://www.sup.ac.uk/news/editorial-board-vacancies
Meet the authors behind our latest release Jane Duncan and Allen Munoriyarwa
Want to know more?
books.sup.ac.uk/sup/catalog/book/sup-978...
#AuthorSpotlight #BookLaunch
I think it's that people struggle to understand that books are just containers for information, and that we as a profession manage & support access to information in a variety of formats. Books are just one of those formats. They're a long lasting and stable format, but just one of many types.
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Christmas has arrived at The Greatest Library View In The World™️
#Stromness #LibraryView
Chuffed to see mine and @cathdishman.bsky.social's new article has been published!
The team at UKSG Insights have been a dream to work with on this & we are so pleased to share our experiences of managing library-based hosting & publishing services.
The article is completely #OpenAccess so enjoy!
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Open Research Online (ORO) is OU’s free Open Access repository. Anyone can browse peer-reviewed papers, book chapters and more - even records where the full text isn’t available.
OU researchers are pre-registered to self-deposit outputs. Explore here 👉 https://ow.ly/e7Q850XcXxb
#OpenAccessWeek
Step into the heritage of The Open University! 🎓
Our latest YouTube Short takes you on a whistle-stop tour of Walton Hall campus, filmed for Heritage Open Days 2025. Discover the peaceful Legacy Garden, the historic St Michael’s Church & more... 👇
youtube.com/shorts/iBOAa...
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