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Open Access and Institutional Repository: Welcome

Welcome to the Open Access and Institutional Repository LibGuide. Here you’ll find clear, practical information to help you share your research openly and in line with university and REF requirements. 

Here you can: 

  • Learn why open access matters and how to make your work open

  • Understand REF 2029 requirements

  • Find out how to deposit your research in the repository

  • Get guidance on copyright, licences, and third-party content

  • Use the glossary to quickly check key terms

Benefits of Open Access

                                                     

Diagram showing the benefits of making research open access. Why Open Access? © 2024 by Danny Kingsley & Sarah Brown is licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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