October 2, 2025Open Access

The Grim Phoenix: The New Challenges for Open Access

Key Points

Open access faces new challenges as it becomes mainstream, yet it remains a crucial part of research funding.
The Finch Report's mandate for open access for RCUK-funded projects marks a significant change in publishing norms and practices.
Implementation of open access is underway but raises questions about sustainability and accessibility in academic publishing.
The push for open access signifies a cultural shift in research dissemination, prompting debates over equity and funding.

Abstract

It seems that 2012 really was the "tipping point" for Open Access, especially in the UK. The Finch Report has mandated OA for RCUK-funded projects and the implementation phase is now hastily underway. No longer can Open Access be seen as a minority issue; it's here and it's here to stay. As one struggle ends, another begins though, like a grim phoenix rising from the ashes.

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Martin Paul Eve (Mon,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de70f583cbc991d0a23420 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.59348/jx2c8-3g489

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