News overview

With this prize, UKB, NWO and Open Science NL recognise and honour initiatives that make an important contribution to the open science movement.

The Netherlands is one of the world's leading countries for open access publishing. At the same time, concerns remain about current publishing practices.

E-book platforms ProQuest and EBSCO moving away from Adobe Digital Editions.

The University Library offers trial access to CAB Abstracts until 30 June, a leading applied life sciences database with over 16 million records.

From 1 to 5 June an entry check pilot will take place in the University Library. Upon showing a (digital) student card or library card access will be granted.

Two research assessment frameworks in the Netherlands are moving towards open research information indicators in line with the Barcelona Declaration.

A pleasant surprise for the volunteers of Stichting Voedseltuin Rotterdam.

Education and research institutions must pay millions more for open-access publications

The issues with accessing articles have been resolved.

In 2025, the Library supported OA books, Diamond OA initiatives and key infrastructures, and invites EUR researchers to apply in 2026.