by Britt Amell | 2 September 2025 | English, Observations, Observations and Responses
This report offers a brief recap of the 2nd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access, held from 11–13 December 2024 at the University of Cape Town. The summit convened 1,171 participants (546 in-person, 625 virtual) from 73 countries, with a notable representation from the Global South and African nations. Sessions were delivered in multiple languages including English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swahili. The Toluca – Cape Town Declaration on Diamond Open Access, presented at the Summit, is also included, as are the key takeaways listed in a post-Summit report released by organizers.
by Britt Amell | 2 September 2025 | French, Observations, Observations and Responses
Ce rapport présente un bref résumé du 2e Sommet mondial sur le libre accès diamant, qui s’est tenu du 11 au 13 décembre 2024 à l’Université du Cap. Le sommet a réuni 1 171 participants (546 en personne, 625 en ligne) provenant de 73 pays, avec une représentation notable des pays du Sud et des nations africaines. Les sessions se sont déroulées en plusieurs langues, notamment en anglais, français, portugais, espagnol et swahili. La déclaration de Toluca-Le Cap sur le libre accès diamant, présentée lors du sommet, est également incluse, tout comme les points essentiels à retenir du sommet, répertoriés dans un rapport publié par les organisateurs après le sommet.
by Britt Amell | 25 June 2025 | Community News, English, Observations, Observations and Responses
The 12th annual gathering of the INKE (Implementing New Knowledge Environments) partnership took place early in May 2025 in the picturesque town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia Supported by SSHRC and Acadia University, the gathering featured a mix of formal presentations, roundtable discussions, and informal networking opportunities, its central focus remained clear: research creation, community engagement, and open social scholarship.
by Britt Amell | 25 June 2025 | French, Observations, Observations and Responses
En février 2025, Clarivate a annoncé son intention de mettre fin aux achats perpétuels d’ouvrages imprimés et électroniques, suscitant l’inquiétude dans le secteur des bibliothèques universitaires. Cette observation de Brittany Amell, avec la contribution d’Evelyn Feldman, Susan Haigh et Rowena Johnson, partenaires chez d’INKE, explore les principales réactions et implications pour l’édition scientifique, le libre accès et la propriété numérique.
by Britt Amell | 20 June 2025 | English, Observations, Observations and Responses
The 6th annual gathering of the Canadian Australian Partnership for Open Scholarship (CAPOS), held from 2-3 December 2024 at Flinders University in Adelaide, brought together a vibrant group of scholars, policymakers, industry experts, and advocates to discuss topics related to digital commons, platforms and emerging knowledge frameworks in open scholarship. The theme, “Commons, Platforms and Emerging Knowledge Frameworks,” provided a dynamic forum for discussion and exchange on open digital scholarship as it currently exists, as well as future opportunities for international collaboration, policy development, interdisciplinary research, and creative exchange.
