Happy Christmas!
As we wrap up our #12DaysOfWRUP, we want to wish all our authors, editors, reviewers and readers a joyful festive season. Thank you for being part of our open access community!
#HappyChristmas #OpenAccess
2025 has been an incredible year for WRUP! From new book launches to growing global readership, we’re proud of what our authors and editors have achieved. Thank you to everyone who has supported our mission this year.
#12DaysOfWRUP #OpenAccess
We believe collaboration — not competition — is key to sustainable academic publishing. By joining forces across Leeds, Sheffield and York, WRUP combines scholarly excellence, shared infrastructure and a commitment to accessible knowledge for all.
#12DaysOfWRUP #TogetherWePublish
🤝 WRUP is jointly run by the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York — combining strength, expertise and shared values to support open access publishing across disciplines.
#12DaysOfWRUP #AcademicCollab
From initial submission to publication, WRUP supports authors every step of the way. We ensure rigorous standards, seamless processes, and open access to maximize the reach and impact of their work.
#12DaysOfWRUP #ScholarlyComms #OpenScholarship
Ever wondered what happens before a book is published? WRUP guides authors through peer review, editing, typesetting, and production, ensuring every publication meets rigorous standards and is fully open access from day one.
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WRUP provides OA provision through trusted repositories: White Rose ETheses Online and White Rose Research Online. These Yorkshire-based platforms ensure our authors’ work is preserved, discoverable, and freely available worldwide.
#OARepositories #12DaysOfWRUP
WRUP titles are read worldwide — by researchers, students, and the public alike. Open access ensures anyone can engage with our books and journals, no matter their location or resources. Knowledge without barriers!
#12DaysOfWRUP #OpenAccess
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Meet Katy Holmes — WRL Administrative Assistant
Katy is the newest member of the team, providing essential support for the Press. She manages inboxes, social media, and the website, and helps coordinate work across Leeds, Sheffield, and York to keep everything running seamlessly.
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For the fourth day of #12DaysOfWRUP, we’re sharing a bit about our team! Behind every publication is a dedicated team — WRUP’s might be small, but it’s mighty! We support authors through peer review, editing, design, production, and promotion. Together we are proud to champion open scholarship!
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For the third day of #12DaysOfWRUP, we’re diving into what Open Access (OA) means.
At WRUP, all our publications are open access - meaning anyone, anywhere, can read, download, and share research for free. Open access widens readership, boosts visibility, and helps knowledge travel further.
We’re proud to support collaboration across institutions and make research freely available to the world, helping knowledge reach readers everywhere.
Stay tuned as we celebrate 10 years of WRUP in 2026 — exciting things to come!
#OpenAccess #AcademicPublishing #ResearchForAll #12DaysOfWRUP
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For the second day of #12DaysOfWRUP, we’re sharing a bit about our story and mission.
WRUP was founded in 2016 by the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York to publish high-quality, open access academic work. In 2026, we’ll be celebrating our 10th anniversary — 👀 this space for details!
White Rose University Press is kicking off December with #12DaysOfWRUP! Discover who we are, how we work, and the benefits we can offer — one day at a time. Stay tuned for insights, stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at our Press!
To read more, follow the link: universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/books/m/10.2...
#OpenAccess #AcademicPublishing #ResearchImpact #SustainableHealthcare #WhiteRoseUP #12DaysOfWRUP
