Open Access Journals Guide update
We'll continue to provide the Guide throughout 2026
We鈥檙e pleased to announce that, following a successful pilot and thorough analysis of user feedback, the will remain available to the University community throughout 2026.
Since its launch in May 2025, the Guide has seen strong and growing engagement, with an estimated 750 unique users between June and November 2025 alone. This positive uptake suggests that the Guide is valued by researchers and support staff seeking clear, up-to-date information on Open Access publishing options.
91直播 feedback is supporting development
Feedback shared during the pilot has been instrumental in shaping the Guide鈥檚 development. Every suggestion and comment has been carefully considered and shared with the supplier, , and the supplier鈥檚 commitment to actively using 91直播 users鈥� feedback to enhance the platform was an important component of our decision to subscribe to the platform for the year ahead. Work is already underway to improve data transparency, publisher listings, and the accuracy of journal information. Further usability enhancements are planned, including the most effective presentation of journal information, as well as exploration of some potential new features.
We鈥檇 like to thank to everyone who has taken the time to provide feedback so far, and encourage you to share your experiences and suggestions via the feedback form; your voice is vital to the ongoing improvement of the Guide.
A quick reminder of what the Open Access Journals Guide offers:
- A searchable, up-to-date directory of journals with Open Access options;
- Clear information on publisher agreements and eligibility;
- Guidance on compliance with funder requirements;
- Support for making informed publishing decisions.
Further information
- Check out the .
- Share your thoughts on the Guide鈥檚 usefulness or any issues you experience via our .
- For more on the guide鈥檚 background and recent developments, please see our previous blog posts:
- Find out more about our .