@beckywojturska.bsky.social
Welcome, @simonxix.com!
A huge welcome to Simon Bowie (@simonxix.com) – the new technical developer working on Edinburgh Diamond & our External Open Hosting Service.
We are big fans of the work Simon has done with Copim & other open access & open source communities, and very much look forward to our next chapter together!
We are big fans of the work Simon has done with Copim & other open access & open source communities, and very much look forward to our next chapter together!
a drawing of a laptop that says ' i love open source ' on it
ALT: a drawing of a laptop that says ' i love open source ' on it
media.tenor.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Welcome, @simonxix.com!
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If you missed our 2025 symposium, want to share it or simply bask in its glory again, fear not!
The video recording, presentation slides and summary blog are all now available!
Please share to help spread the word and good deeds of open institutional publishing.
oipauk.org/news-events-...
The video recording, presentation slides and summary blog are all now available!
Please share to help spread the word and good deeds of open institutional publishing.
oipauk.org/news-events-...
Event: OIPA Symposium 2025
Event: OIPA Symposium 2025 This page shares resources and information that came out of the online OIPA Symposium 2025, held on Tuesday 21st October 2025, 13:30-16:00 BST, online via Zoom. Video Rec…
oipauk.org
December 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
If you missed our 2025 symposium, want to share it or simply bask in its glory again, fear not!
The video recording, presentation slides and summary blog are all now available!
Please share to help spread the word and good deeds of open institutional publishing.
oipauk.org/news-events-...
The video recording, presentation slides and summary blog are all now available!
Please share to help spread the word and good deeds of open institutional publishing.
oipauk.org/news-events-...
The Open Journals Collective is growing! If you're interested in helping shape the future and sustainability of Diamond Open Access publishing, then check out these roles at OJC.
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We're hiring! We have 2 jobs advertised: Library Engagement Lead and Operations Manager, deadline Tues 6 January 2026. Links:
openjournalscollective.org/static/engag...
openjournalscollective.org/static/opera...
Come work for a major new international organisation funding #openaccess publishing!
openjournalscollective.org/static/engag...
openjournalscollective.org/static/opera...
Come work for a major new international organisation funding #openaccess publishing!
openjournalscollective.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The Open Journals Collective is growing! If you're interested in helping shape the future and sustainability of Diamond Open Access publishing, then check out these roles at OJC.
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Edinburgh folk!
Our latest book provides some local walks with a whole lotta history.
Edinburgh Historic Walks spotlights aspects of marginalised history, including from women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ and other diverse communities.
It’s Open Access so no paywall!
Our latest book provides some local walks with a whole lotta history.
Edinburgh Historic Walks spotlights aspects of marginalised history, including from women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ and other diverse communities.
It’s Open Access so no paywall!
Edinburgh is known for its stunning architecture and winding streets, but there's more to its history than meets the eye.
'Edinburgh Historic Walks: A Summary of Hidden Histories' provides self-led walking routes that enable the recovery and recognition of lost narratives in Edinburgh’s history.
'Edinburgh Historic Walks: A Summary of Hidden Histories' provides self-led walking routes that enable the recovery and recognition of lost narratives in Edinburgh’s history.
November 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Edinburgh folk!
Our latest book provides some local walks with a whole lotta history.
Edinburgh Historic Walks spotlights aspects of marginalised history, including from women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ and other diverse communities.
It’s Open Access so no paywall!
Our latest book provides some local walks with a whole lotta history.
Edinburgh Historic Walks spotlights aspects of marginalised history, including from women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ and other diverse communities.
It’s Open Access so no paywall!
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Calling all staff and students at UoE, and all those who care about its future: join us on the picket lines!
Teach outs, picket locations, bake sale... see our FAQ
#UCU
#WearetheUniversity
#StopStaffCutsatUoE
www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/industrial-d...
Teach outs, picket locations, bake sale... see our FAQ
#UCU
#WearetheUniversity
#StopStaffCutsatUoE
www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/industrial-d...
Industrial Action FAQ — UCU Edinburgh
www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Calling all staff and students at UoE, and all those who care about its future: join us on the picket lines!
Teach outs, picket locations, bake sale... see our FAQ
#UCU
#WearetheUniversity
#StopStaffCutsatUoE
www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/industrial-d...
Teach outs, picket locations, bake sale... see our FAQ
#UCU
#WearetheUniversity
#StopStaffCutsatUoE
www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/industrial-d...
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Shine bright like a diamond!
Our wonderful members @beckywojturska.bsky.social and @cathdishman.bsky.social from @edinburghdiamond.bsky.social and Liverpool John Moores University discuss the offer library hosting services bring to the academic publishing market
insights.uksg.org/articles/10....
Our wonderful members @beckywojturska.bsky.social and @cathdishman.bsky.social from @edinburghdiamond.bsky.social and Liverpool John Moores University discuss the offer library hosting services bring to the academic publishing market
insights.uksg.org/articles/10....
Shine bright like a diamond: what can library hosting services offer in the academic publishing market? | Insights
insights.uksg.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Shine bright like a diamond!
Our wonderful members @beckywojturska.bsky.social and @cathdishman.bsky.social from @edinburghdiamond.bsky.social and Liverpool John Moores University discuss the offer library hosting services bring to the academic publishing market
insights.uksg.org/articles/10....
Our wonderful members @beckywojturska.bsky.social and @cathdishman.bsky.social from @edinburghdiamond.bsky.social and Liverpool John Moores University discuss the offer library hosting services bring to the academic publishing market
insights.uksg.org/articles/10....
Super proud to have contributed again to the OA Journals Toolkit from @doaj.bsky.social and @oaspa.bsky.social!
The refresh includes updated information and new sections on accessibility and long-term archiving and preservation.
Check it out!
www.oajournals-toolkit.org
The refresh includes updated information and new sections on accessibility and long-term archiving and preservation.
Check it out!
www.oajournals-toolkit.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Super proud to have contributed again to the OA Journals Toolkit from @doaj.bsky.social and @oaspa.bsky.social!
The refresh includes updated information and new sections on accessibility and long-term archiving and preservation.
Check it out!
www.oajournals-toolkit.org
The refresh includes updated information and new sections on accessibility and long-term archiving and preservation.
Check it out!
www.oajournals-toolkit.org
📣CHAOS IS COMING FOR SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING 📣
Watch out, there are radical publishing models about!
@theblochian.bsky.social's latest article on "working together to move to a non-profit, community-governed publishing system" is a vital read, especially in these uncertain times.
Watch out, there are radical publishing models about!
@theblochian.bsky.social's latest article on "working together to move to a non-profit, community-governed publishing system" is a vital read, especially in these uncertain times.
Universities want new business models, not just discounts.
As @theblochian.bsky.social (OLH Exec. Director) writes: Together we can move our university funding away from obscene commercial extractivists and back into scholar-led non-profit models
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
As @theblochian.bsky.social (OLH Exec. Director) writes: Together we can move our university funding away from obscene commercial extractivists and back into scholar-led non-profit models
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Chaos is coming for scholarly publishing - Research Professional News
Buckling of commercial models alongside maturing of community-led efforts promises major shifts, says Caroline Edwards
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
📣CHAOS IS COMING FOR SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING 📣
Watch out, there are radical publishing models about!
@theblochian.bsky.social's latest article on "working together to move to a non-profit, community-governed publishing system" is a vital read, especially in these uncertain times.
Watch out, there are radical publishing models about!
@theblochian.bsky.social's latest article on "working together to move to a non-profit, community-governed publishing system" is a vital read, especially in these uncertain times.
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Want to learn about library-based hosting and publishing services in the UK and what we offer in the academic publishing market?
Read the latest article in UKSG Insights, written by @cathdishman.bsky.social of LJMU and Edinburgh Diamond's very own @beckywojturska.bsky.social.
Read the latest article in UKSG Insights, written by @cathdishman.bsky.social of LJMU and Edinburgh Diamond's very own @beckywojturska.bsky.social.
The latest from #UKSG Insights - experience of libraries developing and hosting #diamondOA publishing, Cath Dishman, LJMU @cathdishman.bsky.social and Rebecca Wojturska, @edinburghdiamond.bsky.social University of Edinburgh dub.sh/xeaT0vh
November 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Want to learn about library-based hosting and publishing services in the UK and what we offer in the academic publishing market?
Read the latest article in UKSG Insights, written by @cathdishman.bsky.social of LJMU and Edinburgh Diamond's very own @beckywojturska.bsky.social.
Read the latest article in UKSG Insights, written by @cathdishman.bsky.social of LJMU and Edinburgh Diamond's very own @beckywojturska.bsky.social.
Chuffed to see mine and @cathdishman.bsky.social's new article has been published!
The team at UKSG Insights have been a dream to work with on this & we are so pleased to share our experiences of managing library-based hosting & publishing services.
The article is completely #OpenAccess so enjoy!
The team at UKSG Insights have been a dream to work with on this & we are so pleased to share our experiences of managing library-based hosting & publishing services.
The article is completely #OpenAccess so enjoy!
The latest from #UKSG Insights - experience of libraries developing and hosting #diamondOA publishing, Cath Dishman, LJMU @cathdishman.bsky.social and Rebecca Wojturska, @edinburghdiamond.bsky.social University of Edinburgh dub.sh/xeaT0vh
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Chuffed to see mine and @cathdishman.bsky.social's new article has been published!
The team at UKSG Insights have been a dream to work with on this & we are so pleased to share our experiences of managing library-based hosting & publishing services.
The article is completely #OpenAccess so enjoy!
The team at UKSG Insights have been a dream to work with on this & we are so pleased to share our experiences of managing library-based hosting & publishing services.
The article is completely #OpenAccess so enjoy!
Working hard or hardly working?
November 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Working hard or hardly working?
Proud to be repping some @openlibhums.org merch this Hallowe’en!
I’m a huge advocate for what @theblochian.bsky.social & the whole team do to sustainably grow Diamond Open Access academic publishing.
P.s. commercial publishers really are eating your journal’s brains! Let’s keep horror in fiction 🧟♂️
I’m a huge advocate for what @theblochian.bsky.social & the whole team do to sustainably grow Diamond Open Access academic publishing.
P.s. commercial publishers really are eating your journal’s brains! Let’s keep horror in fiction 🧟♂️
October 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Proud to be repping some @openlibhums.org merch this Hallowe’en!
I’m a huge advocate for what @theblochian.bsky.social & the whole team do to sustainably grow Diamond Open Access academic publishing.
P.s. commercial publishers really are eating your journal’s brains! Let’s keep horror in fiction 🧟♂️
I’m a huge advocate for what @theblochian.bsky.social & the whole team do to sustainably grow Diamond Open Access academic publishing.
P.s. commercial publishers really are eating your journal’s brains! Let’s keep horror in fiction 🧟♂️