Category: openscience

New textbook in Meteorology: An Introduction to Numerical Modelling of the Ocean and the Atmosphere for Climate Research

16 May, 2023

The content of Basic Numerical Methods in Meteorology and Oceanography by Kristofer Döös, Peter Lundberg and Aitor Aldama Campino originates from courses at Stockholm University, and the book can therefore be used as a textbook for meteorology and oceanography students with a background in mathematics and physics. This book aims to provide an introduction, and … More New textbook in Meteorology: An Introduction to Numerical Modelling of the Ocean and the Atmosphere for Climate Research

Peer reviewed open access textbooks in high demand

17 April, 2023

In an article in Universitetsläraren, representatives from Stockholm University Library, Stockholm University Press, and Stockholm University Student Union, call on universities and colleges to make academic resources and textbooks more accessible. They wish to open a discussion regarding university textbooks being published with immediate open access. “The aim of open science is to make scientific … More Peer reviewed open access textbooks in high demand

Öppen kvalitetssäkrad kurslitteratur behövs

31 March, 2023

I en debattartikel i Universitetsläraren uppmanar författarna lärosäten att göra lärresurser tillgängliga. Artikelförfattarna som är representanter från Stockholms universitetsbibliotek, dess förlag och Stockholms universitets studentkår önskar starta en diskussion om att även kurslitteratur ska vara öppet tillgänglig. ”Öppen vetenskap innebär att vetenskapen är transparent, tillgänglig och återanvändningsbar för forskning, innovation och utveckling. Det är bra … More Öppen kvalitetssäkrad kurslitteratur behövs

The Challenge of Building Structural Equity in Open Access Publishing – from a Small Publisher Perspective

27 October, 2021

The theme for the International Open Access Week in 2021 is ‘Building Structural Equity’. Equity for everyone is a challenge in publishing in general. However, it is a task that needs to be dealt with for open access publishers as their business models, in general, need to include equal opportunities for authors. … More The Challenge of Building Structural Equity in Open Access Publishing – from a Small Publisher Perspective

Stockholm University Press in Open Access Week 2021

25 October, 2021

Stockholm University Press pays attention to equity Stockholm University Press takes part in Open Access Week this year. We are also delighted that Stockholm University Library has taken several initiatives. “It matters how we open knowledge: Building structural equity” This is the theme for the international Open Access Week 2021. Stockholm University Press welcomes researchers … More Stockholm University Press in Open Access Week 2021

Togetherness & Work in Progress – Ongoing Author Survey about Scholarly Communication in the HSS in Collaboration with OPERAS

3 March, 2020

Stockholm University Press is still under development, as it takes time to build a trustworthy brand and fine-tune the processes to serve the academic community with relevant publications. This means that we constantly need to revise our workflows and develop the routines together with researchers from the Editorial Boards and the Publishing Committee. Rigorous peer … More Togetherness & Work in Progress – Ongoing Author Survey about Scholarly Communication in the HSS in Collaboration with OPERAS

Stockholm University Press part of Erasmus Staff Week on Open Science

23 October, 2019

By Christina Lenz, Managing Editor at Stockholm University Press ‘I’m full of inspiration and I will bring it back to my institution, hoping it will help us to develop Open Science and Open Access in my country. Thank you!’ In September Stockholm University Library hosted an Erasmus Staff Week for Librarians Towards Open Science. Strengthening … More Stockholm University Press part of Erasmus Staff Week on Open Science

Together we can make a difference glocally – Part 1 take-aways from the 2nd AEUP Conference #AEUP19

9 July, 2019

Blog post by Christina Lenz, Managing Editor at Stockholm University Press How do university presses adapt to changes and what does it take to be seen as a professional university press? That was on the agenda when 53 conference participants from university presses and other stakeholders met in the beautiful city of Brno to discuss … More Together we can make a difference glocally – Part 1 take-aways from the 2nd AEUP Conference #AEUP19

Data Management Plans and its part of Open Science and OA publishing – Developments in Sweden #OA #opendata #DMP

29 May, 2019

Worldwide the Open Science and Open Access publishing paradigm has only in recent years significantly affected researchers work. Several initiatives and policies in Europe aim to help the shift to Open Science. Support services have been developed to guide researchers into the management of scholarly publications and research data since also funders nowadays demand a … More Data Management Plans and its part of Open Science and OA publishing – Developments in Sweden #OA #opendata #DMP

Christina Lenz. Book Editor at Stockholm University Press.

Why European University Presses need to cooperate more

28 March, 2018

By Christina Lenz, Managing Editor, Stockholm University Press and AEUP board member Working at a University Presses means that we are determined to do the best for our researchers and our host institutions. This is what all University presses have in common. My colleague, Sofie Wennström, is working with OPERAS, to take part in the … More Why European University Presses need to cooperate more