Category: Open research
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Copyright fact-finding in Leeds
On Thursday 5th September, Bridget McCall, Michael Duncan, and Kirsty Knowles attended the ICEPOPS Copyright Conference at Leeds Beckett University. This was the fifth year of the conference that takes a lighter look at the labyrinth of copyright. The conference is an opportunity for professionals and copyright enthusiasts from libraries, universities, industry and other sectors to…
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What a spectacle! Publishing for the DJCAD Undergraduate Degree Show 2024
#DJCADDegreeShow Undergraduate dissertations were published by the Library at this year’s Degree Show, giving visitors a new insight into the research behind the exhibits. After being impressed by the standard of writing among this year’s Fine Art and Art & Philosophy students, Dr Helen Gorrill worked with Kirsty Knowles and Michael Duncan from Library Research…
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UKRI’S Open Access Policy on books and book chapters – an update
In a previous blogpost, Funded by UKRI? Planning to publish a book? Here’s what you need to know some details of UKRI’s policy on open access publication for books and chapters were outlined. As a reminder, the policy comes into effect on 1st January 2024 for any in-scope publications (academic monographs, book chapters and edited…
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Unlocking the Power of Creative Commons Licenses for Academic Researchers
In today’s academic landscape, sharing research findings is essential for progress and innovation. Researchers dedicate significant time and effort to their work, and Creative Commons (CC) licenses offer a means to share research openly while safeguarding intellectual property. This blog delves into the advantages of using CC licenses in academia, highlighting how they can amplify…
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Funded by UKRI? Planning to publish a book? Here’s what you need to know.
UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) and its constituent research councils have operated an Open Access policy for journal articles and conference proceedings for several years, but will extend the policy to include monographs, book chapters and edited collections published from 1st January 2024. There will be 2 ways for Dundee authors to meet UKRI’s open access…
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PGR Wellbeing Matters: Insights from a Unique Comic Strip – a guest blog post from Dr Sandra Oza, Doctoral Academy Manager at UoD.
Postgraduate research can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it’s not without its challenges. From navigating the demands of academia to managing your personal life, the pressures can take a toll on your mental health and wellbeing. For this reason, the Doctoral Academy at the University of Dundee decided to create a comic strip about…
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💖 We love data – Happy Anniversary Safepod 💖 #LoveDataWeek 💖
It is hard to believe it is already one year since the University of Dundee SafePod opened for use. Located on the top floor of the Main Library, the SafePod is a small standardised safe setting that provides the physical security and controls for a researcher to access sensitive datasets. Approved researchers with a project…
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An International Open Access Week update on the Scottish Universities Press
About the author: Dominique Walker is the Publishing Officer for the Scottish Universities Press (SUP). Her role is hosted by the Library and Learning Centre LLC at the University of Dundee. International Open Access Week seems the perfect time to provide an update on the progress of Scottish Universities Press (SUP) – a fully open access…
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It’s International Open Access Week – find out about the new University of Dundee, Open Access, student journal in this guest blog from Dr Anna Robb and Dr Richard Holme
In early 2020, on the eve of the global pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, two colleagues (Dr. Anna Robb and Dr. Richard Holme, Division of Education and Society) – who lead the highly successful Master of Education (MEd) programme – discussed the prospect of establishing a new open-access journal that would publish and share the best…