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Moving OA Forward Focus Sessions | Redefining value: Consortial approaches to cost allocation in open access agreements

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Online meeting
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
9am CET

As transformative and open access publishing agreements increasingly replace traditional subscription deals, many consortia are recognizing that legacy cost distribution frameworks may no longer be fit for purpose. The shift from paying for read access to investing in open access publishing services demands not only new financial frameworks but also consensus around shared principles of openness, fairness, and sustainability.

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Moving OA Forward Focus Sessions: The relevance of Open Research Information

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Online meeting
Thursday, 25 September 2025
4pm CEST

Key research data and analytics—such as publication metadata, citation counts, and funding information—are often locked behind paywalls, creating a “black box” that limits transparency, accountability, and academic freedom. These closed systems influence researcher careers and funding decisions without clear scrutiny or reproducibility.

For negotiators, understanding the power of truly open research information—freely accessible, reusable, and transparent data on research outputs and impact—is crucial for shaping a fair, transparent and sustainable open access ecosystem. 

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Moving OA Forward Focus Sessions: “Communicating up” and aligning stakeholders around OA negotiation objectives

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Online meeting
Thursday, 28 August 2025
4pm CEST

Successful open access negotiations require more than strong external partnerships—they demand robust internal alignment and stakeholder buy-in.

This Moving OA Forward Focus Session showcases practical strategies for communicating to institutional leadership and building consensus on OA goals, particularly in environments where budget constraints limit the capacity for innovation or where open access is not yet a leadership priority.

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