Learned Societies in the Open era: finding a way forward

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Some learned societies are increasingly dependent on publishing revenues, yet as open access becomes the new normal, researchers and librarians alike are questioning expensive subscription and publishing deals.

The Office of Scholarly Communication presents a panel debate for Open Access Week 2018 and Cambridge Festival of Ideas 2018. Join representatives from learned societies in the arts and sciences, including the Royal Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Royal Historical Society, in conversation with their members within the University of Cambridge to ask ‘what is a learned society in the 21st century?’ How can the societies sustain their place in the academic landscape and answer the challenges created by open access requirements?

Everyone is welcome to attend this free event: visit our booking page.

• Researchers
• PIs
• PhD students
• Librarians
• Administrative staff
• Members of the public

Number of sessions: 1

Panel discussion; audience questions

One session of 1.5 hours

• Academic Publishing
• Research Communications
• Research Impact
• Research Management