Open Access Week 2025

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Rhodes University: Open Access Week 2025
Rhodes University: Open Access Week 2025

Theme: “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”

This year’s theme asks a pointed question about the present moment and how, in a time of disruption, communities can reassert control over the knowledge they produce. It also challenges us to reflect on not only who has access to education and research but on how knowledge is created and shared, where it has come from, and whose voices are recognized and valued. Learn more

In celebration of Open Access Week. Rhodes libraries in collaboration with CHERTL, Wiley and SANLIC will have the following presentations:

Join us for an exciting series of events exploring the global movement towards open and equitable access to knowledge. Open Access Week is a chance to learn, share, and reimagine how research can serve communities more effectively.

EVENT DETAILS:
Tuesday, 21 October

10:00 – 11:00 | Mickaël Roullier (Wiley)
Author Workshop: How to Publish Open Access – Workflow and Tips for SANLiC Authors Learn practical steps for publishing Open Access under the SANLiC/Wiley Agreement and discover tips to streamline your author workflow. Register here

14:30 – 15:30 | Vuyo Mliswa (Springer Nature)
Responsible Publishing: Springer Nature’s Strategic Relationships Explore Springer Nature’s engagement with research funders and institutions to promote responsible and ethical publishing practices.  Register here                                    

Wednesday, 22 October

12:00 – 13:00 | Wynand van der Walt, Senior Manager: Innovation, Systems and Collections (RUL)

Open Access: where does Rhodes University really stand?

This presentation explores the central tension confronting Rhodes University, particularly its journal editors, as the institution navigates the global transition toward Open Access (OA). While embracing OA principles since 2013, Rhodes faces the dual challenge of supporting high-quality scholarly publishing and sustaining financial viability, all while upholding research integrity and combating questionable science.  Register here                   

Thursday, 23 October 

12:00 – 13:00 | Samuel Simango, Senior Manager: Academic Support Services (RUL)
Reclaiming Knowledge: Academic Research in the Age of Commodification Examine how the commodification of research challenges scholarly integrity and explore strategies for promoting equitable knowledge sharing. Register here                               

14:30 – 15:30 | Dr Nicola Pallitt (CHERTL)
Getting Started with Creative Commons, Open Educational Resources and Practices Learn how to use Creative Commons licenses effectively and engage with Open Educational Resources and Practices in teaching and learning. Register here