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Open access publishing

Open access resources

Open access (OA) has become an important way to make research findings freely available for anyone to access and view. Open access serves authors and the wider community by publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed OA content. We support and promote all forms of OA that are financially sustainable. Our open access resources page provides some essential information about the types of OA we offer.

Understanding the basics of open access

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Benefits of publishing open access

  • Quality: All Submissions will be fully peer-reviewed
  • Visibility: Content is freely available online immediately upon publication, giving the potential for increased exposure and dissemination.
  • Accessibility : Gold open access allows all readers with internet access around the world to access published research without having to pay.
  • Global Impact: Anyone can benefit from the output of research which can help to drive innovation and lead to new discoveries.
  • Funder compliance: Many funders are now mandating for research to be published via open access.

Benefits of publishing open access

An image showing the five benefits of publishing open access overlayed on a grey and orange background.  These are visibility, accessibility, quality, global impact and funder compliance.
  • Quality: All Submissions will be fully peer-reviewed
  • Visibility: Content is freely available online immediately upon publication, giving the potential for increased exposure and dissemination.
  • Accessibility : Gold open access allows all readers with internet access around the world to access published research without having to pay.
  • Global Impact: Anyone can benefit from the output of research which can help to drive innovation and lead to new discoveries.
  • Funder compliance: Many funders are now mandating for research to be published via open access.


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Our Guides

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Publishing Open Access in Cambridge journals

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Publishing Open Access in Cambridge journals

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Publishing an Open Access book: An Author’s Guide

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Publishing an Open Access book: An Author’s Guide

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Publishing Open Access in Cambridge journals

File Size: 533.94 KB

File Type: PDF

An image of the night sky, showing stars and galaxies. The dark outline of a shield has been superimposed over the top.
Publishing Open Access in Cambridge journals

File Size: 533.94 KB

File Type: PDF

An image of the night sky, showing stars and galaxies. The dark outline of a shield has been superimposed over the top.
Publishing an Open Access book: An Author’s Guide

File Size: 886.35 KB

File Type: PDF

An image of the night sky, showing stars and galaxies. The dark outline of a shield has been superimposed over the top.
Publishing an Open Access book: An Author’s Guide

File Size: 886.35 KB

File Type: PDF