🚨 The programme for the 2026 OIPA Symposium is now live!🚨
Join us on 18th June in Brighton for panels, lightning talks, and workshops exploring open publishing and infrastructure.
Register + programme: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oipa-sympo...
Join us on 18th June in Brighton for panels, lightning talks, and workshops exploring open publishing and infrastructure.
Register + programme: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oipa-sympo...
OIPA Symposium 2026
Following on from the success of the 2024 OIPA Symposium, this year's event will feature panels, lightning talks and workshops.
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May 6, 2026 at 10:54 AM
🚨 The programme for the 2026 OIPA Symposium is now live!🚨
Join us on 18th June in Brighton for panels, lightning talks, and workshops exploring open publishing and infrastructure.
Register + programme: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oipa-sympo...
Join us on 18th June in Brighton for panels, lightning talks, and workshops exploring open publishing and infrastructure.
Register + programme: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oipa-sympo...
Announcing the OIPA Advisory Board!
We are delighted to say all of these incredible people agreed to help steer OIPA via our newly formed Advisory Board. What a powerhouse of a board!
Please join us in welcoming everyone (🧵).
oipauk.org/about-us/
We are delighted to say all of these incredible people agreed to help steer OIPA via our newly formed Advisory Board. What a powerhouse of a board!
Please join us in welcoming everyone (🧵).
oipauk.org/about-us/
December 18, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Announcing the OIPA Advisory Board!
We are delighted to say all of these incredible people agreed to help steer OIPA via our newly formed Advisory Board. What a powerhouse of a board!
Please join us in welcoming everyone (🧵).
oipauk.org/about-us/
We are delighted to say all of these incredible people agreed to help steer OIPA via our newly formed Advisory Board. What a powerhouse of a board!
Please join us in welcoming everyone (🧵).
oipauk.org/about-us/
A great London OIPA meet up last night! With representatives from several of our member presses, associates & friends including @openbookpublish.bsky.social @openlibhums.org @uolpress.bsky.social
@uniwestpress.bsky.social
@lsepress.bsky.social @openpress.bsky.social
@openingthefuture.bsky.social
@uniwestpress.bsky.social
@lsepress.bsky.social @openpress.bsky.social
@openingthefuture.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
A great London OIPA meet up last night! With representatives from several of our member presses, associates & friends including @openbookpublish.bsky.social @openlibhums.org @uolpress.bsky.social
@uniwestpress.bsky.social
@lsepress.bsky.social @openpress.bsky.social
@openingthefuture.bsky.social
@uniwestpress.bsky.social
@lsepress.bsky.social @openpress.bsky.social
@openingthefuture.bsky.social
We love to see it!
Dominique from @scotunipress.bsky.social and John from @uniwestpress.bsky.social show off the OIPA member’s catalogue at @meccsa2025.bsky.social!
Pop over and say hi to chat about their fantastic books and about OIPA
💪
#MeCCSA2025 #MeCCSA25
Dominique from @scotunipress.bsky.social and John from @uniwestpress.bsky.social show off the OIPA member’s catalogue at @meccsa2025.bsky.social!
Pop over and say hi to chat about their fantastic books and about OIPA
💪
#MeCCSA2025 #MeCCSA25
September 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We love to see it!
Dominique from @scotunipress.bsky.social and John from @uniwestpress.bsky.social show off the OIPA member’s catalogue at @meccsa2025.bsky.social!
Pop over and say hi to chat about their fantastic books and about OIPA
💪
#MeCCSA2025 #MeCCSA25
Dominique from @scotunipress.bsky.social and John from @uniwestpress.bsky.social show off the OIPA member’s catalogue at @meccsa2025.bsky.social!
Pop over and say hi to chat about their fantastic books and about OIPA
💪
#MeCCSA2025 #MeCCSA25
Who Owns Our Knowledge? 👁️🗨️
And how can communities reassert control over the knowledge they produce in the present moment?
📅 Get ready for this year's #OAWeek - October 20 - 26.
📖 Register for the OIPA newsletter for future info on OIPA community events: oipauk.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
And how can communities reassert control over the knowledge they produce in the present moment?
📅 Get ready for this year's #OAWeek - October 20 - 26.
📖 Register for the OIPA newsletter for future info on OIPA community events: oipauk.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
July 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Who Owns Our Knowledge? 👁️🗨️
And how can communities reassert control over the knowledge they produce in the present moment?
📅 Get ready for this year's #OAWeek - October 20 - 26.
📖 Register for the OIPA newsletter for future info on OIPA community events: oipauk.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
And how can communities reassert control over the knowledge they produce in the present moment?
📅 Get ready for this year's #OAWeek - October 20 - 26.
📖 Register for the OIPA newsletter for future info on OIPA community events: oipauk.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
Wonderful to celebrate the launch of the @ojcollective.bsky.social at @uksg.bsky.social!
Swing by the OIPA stall (78) and grab a postcard.
Find out more here: blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
Swing by the OIPA stall (78) and grab a postcard.
Find out more here: blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
April 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Wonderful to celebrate the launch of the @ojcollective.bsky.social at @uksg.bsky.social!
Swing by the OIPA stall (78) and grab a postcard.
Find out more here: blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
Swing by the OIPA stall (78) and grab a postcard.
Find out more here: blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
10 years of WRUP! 🎉
Details now on the OIPA site:
oipauk.org/2026/09/30/n...
Sounds like a fascinating event for publishers and researchers, authors and editors, and all those interested in academic #publishing.
#OpenAccess #ScholComms #Academia #AmWriting
Details now on the OIPA site:
oipauk.org/2026/09/30/n...
Sounds like a fascinating event for publishers and researchers, authors and editors, and all those interested in academic #publishing.
#OpenAccess #ScholComms #Academia #AmWriting
September 30, 2026 at 3:08 PM
10 years of WRUP! 🎉
Details now on the OIPA site:
oipauk.org/2026/09/30/n...
Sounds like a fascinating event for publishers and researchers, authors and editors, and all those interested in academic #publishing.
#OpenAccess #ScholComms #Academia #AmWriting
Details now on the OIPA site:
oipauk.org/2026/09/30/n...
Sounds like a fascinating event for publishers and researchers, authors and editors, and all those interested in academic #publishing.
#OpenAccess #ScholComms #Academia #AmWriting
Becky and @dominiquewalker.bsky.social are back at it again!
This time we are promoting OIPA at the @edopenresearch.bsky.social conference.
If you’re here, come say hi 👋
This time we are promoting OIPA at the @edopenresearch.bsky.social conference.
If you’re here, come say hi 👋
June 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Becky and @dominiquewalker.bsky.social are back at it again!
This time we are promoting OIPA at the @edopenresearch.bsky.social conference.
If you’re here, come say hi 👋
This time we are promoting OIPA at the @edopenresearch.bsky.social conference.
If you’re here, come say hi 👋
OIPA!
Hello! We are now on Bluesky. We look forward to connecting with you!
October 22, 2024 at 9:07 PM
OIPA!
Open Access Week is nearly here! 🕙
We're excited to be participating with fellow @oipassoc.bsky.social members in the upcoming OIPA symposium as part of this year's #OpenAccessWeek2025.
🎟️ Tues 21 Oct | 13:30-16:00 BST | Online
oipauk.org/news-events-...
#OpenAccess #OAWeek #AcademicPublishing
We're excited to be participating with fellow @oipassoc.bsky.social members in the upcoming OIPA symposium as part of this year's #OpenAccessWeek2025.
🎟️ Tues 21 Oct | 13:30-16:00 BST | Online
oipauk.org/news-events-...
#OpenAccess #OAWeek #AcademicPublishing
Event: OIPA Symposium 2025
Event: OIPA Symposium 2025 Join the Open Institutional Publishing Association (OIPA) for our Online Symposium in October! Following our inaugural in-person Symposium in 2024, we are delighted to be…
oipauk.org
October 16, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Open Access Week is nearly here! 🕙
We're excited to be participating with fellow @oipassoc.bsky.social members in the upcoming OIPA symposium as part of this year's #OpenAccessWeek2025.
🎟️ Tues 21 Oct | 13:30-16:00 BST | Online
oipauk.org/news-events-...
#OpenAccess #OAWeek #AcademicPublishing
We're excited to be participating with fellow @oipassoc.bsky.social members in the upcoming OIPA symposium as part of this year's #OpenAccessWeek2025.
🎟️ Tues 21 Oct | 13:30-16:00 BST | Online
oipauk.org/news-events-...
#OpenAccess #OAWeek #AcademicPublishing
We had a fantastic time at #uksg2025 in Brighton 🌞
📘 It was great to see our first book 'Conversations with Tim Ingold' on display at the OIPA stand! @oipassoc.bsky.social
🎤 SUP's @gilliandaly.bsky.social spoke about the role of libraries in the open revolution! #OpenAccess #LibraryPublishing
📘 It was great to see our first book 'Conversations with Tim Ingold' on display at the OIPA stand! @oipassoc.bsky.social
🎤 SUP's @gilliandaly.bsky.social spoke about the role of libraries in the open revolution! #OpenAccess #LibraryPublishing
April 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
We had a fantastic time at #uksg2025 in Brighton 🌞
📘 It was great to see our first book 'Conversations with Tim Ingold' on display at the OIPA stand! @oipassoc.bsky.social
🎤 SUP's @gilliandaly.bsky.social spoke about the role of libraries in the open revolution! #OpenAccess #LibraryPublishing
📘 It was great to see our first book 'Conversations with Tim Ingold' on display at the OIPA stand! @oipassoc.bsky.social
🎤 SUP's @gilliandaly.bsky.social spoke about the role of libraries in the open revolution! #OpenAccess #LibraryPublishing
We're delighted to share that Katharine Nelson (@uolpress.bsky.social) is the new Comms Group Lead for OIPA, which includes a seat on the OIPA committee!
Kat brings a wealth of marketing experience and will spearhead the Comms Group and activities.
👏👏👏
See the full committee: oipauk.org/about-us/
Kat brings a wealth of marketing experience and will spearhead the Comms Group and activities.
👏👏👏
See the full committee: oipauk.org/about-us/
April 23, 2026 at 2:12 PM
We're delighted to share that Katharine Nelson (@uolpress.bsky.social) is the new Comms Group Lead for OIPA, which includes a seat on the OIPA committee!
Kat brings a wealth of marketing experience and will spearhead the Comms Group and activities.
👏👏👏
See the full committee: oipauk.org/about-us/
Kat brings a wealth of marketing experience and will spearhead the Comms Group and activities.
👏👏👏
See the full committee: oipauk.org/about-us/
"The symposium was a very timely reminder that there are still reasons to be hopeful, that there is a large amount of mutual goodwill and support available for institutional publishers."
@kirahopkins.bsky.social reflected on the OIPA Symposium.
✍ Read their blog here: oipauk.org/2026/09/02/e...
@kirahopkins.bsky.social reflected on the OIPA Symposium.
✍ Read their blog here: oipauk.org/2026/09/02/e...
Event Reflection: OIPA Symposium 2026
Event Reflection: OIPA Symposium 2026 By Kira Hopkins I was fortunate to attend the OIPA symposium held at the University of Sussex on 18th June in person, via a much-appreciated travel bursary fro…
oipauk.org
September 7, 2026 at 10:15 AM
"The symposium was a very timely reminder that there are still reasons to be hopeful, that there is a large amount of mutual goodwill and support available for institutional publishers."
@kirahopkins.bsky.social reflected on the OIPA Symposium.
✍ Read their blog here: oipauk.org/2026/09/02/e...
@kirahopkins.bsky.social reflected on the OIPA Symposium.
✍ Read their blog here: oipauk.org/2026/09/02/e...
Having a blast at #UKSG2025 with my OIPA and COPIM buddies!
Lovely to be able to celebrate the growth of @oipassoc.bsky.social last night at #UKSG2025 with OIPA (Open Institutional Publishing Association) members and allies 🎉
April 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Having a blast at #UKSG2025 with my OIPA and COPIM buddies!
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We are delighted to announce that @paulakennedy.bsky.social is the new Chair of OIPA!
Paula replaces Kate Petherbridge, who we want to thank deeply for all her work in building OIPA and getting us to where we are today.
Please join us in congratulating Paula!
oipauk.org/about-us/
We are delighted to announce that @paulakennedy.bsky.social is the new Chair of OIPA!
Paula replaces Kate Petherbridge, who we want to thank deeply for all her work in building OIPA and getting us to where we are today.
Please join us in congratulating Paula!
oipauk.org/about-us/
About Us
Supporting open scholarship through community and collaboration The Open Institutional Publishing Association (OIPA) was founded to connect and encourage a diverse range of small to medium-sized un…
oipauk.org
March 16, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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We are delighted to announce that @paulakennedy.bsky.social is the new Chair of OIPA!
Paula replaces Kate Petherbridge, who we want to thank deeply for all her work in building OIPA and getting us to where we are today.
Please join us in congratulating Paula!
oipauk.org/about-us/
We are delighted to announce that @paulakennedy.bsky.social is the new Chair of OIPA!
Paula replaces Kate Petherbridge, who we want to thank deeply for all her work in building OIPA and getting us to where we are today.
Please join us in congratulating Paula!
oipauk.org/about-us/
Delighted to confirm that @beckywojturska.bsky.social will be the new Co-Vice Chair of OIPA, sitting alongside @philippagrand.bsky.social.
Please join us in congratulating Rebecca! 👏
Please join us in congratulating Rebecca! 👏
March 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Delighted to confirm that @beckywojturska.bsky.social will be the new Co-Vice Chair of OIPA, sitting alongside @philippagrand.bsky.social.
Please join us in congratulating Rebecca! 👏
Please join us in congratulating Rebecca! 👏
Apparently there’s going to be a presentation at the next OIPA meeting about turning the old tracks along Kenton into trails. This is a dream project of mine, so I’m curious to see where this goes. Trail would cover 3 miles and link the 606 to the Weber spur!
May 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Apparently there’s going to be a presentation at the next OIPA meeting about turning the old tracks along Kenton into trails. This is a dream project of mine, so I’m curious to see where this goes. Trail would cover 3 miles and link the 606 to the Weber spur!
An excellent piece on open institutional publishing and why it matters in the @timeshighered.bsky.social from OIPA Co-Vice Chair @philippagrand.bsky.social and OIPA alumni @suzannetatham.bsky.social.
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What can open institutional publishing offer? How is it making a difference, and why does it matter?
📖 💬 From bibliodiversity to author care; LSE Press's @philippagrand.bsky.social & @suzannetatham.bsky.social explore the overdue comeback of institutional publishing for @timeshighered.bsky.social.
📖 💬 From bibliodiversity to author care; LSE Press's @philippagrand.bsky.social & @suzannetatham.bsky.social explore the overdue comeback of institutional publishing for @timeshighered.bsky.social.
Six reasons why open institutional publishing matters
A new wave of institutional publishers is changing the way we think about academic publishing. Here’s why they’re worth watching
www.timeshighereducation.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
An excellent piece on open institutional publishing and why it matters in the @timeshighered.bsky.social from OIPA Co-Vice Chair @philippagrand.bsky.social and OIPA alumni @suzannetatham.bsky.social.
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📣 There’s still time to sign up for our @oipassoc.bsky.social Symposium on Tues 21st Oct…
Featuring a keynote from @samuelmoore.org and lightning talks from OIPA members inc @openlibhums.org, @lsepress.bsky.social, find out more and sign up below ⬇️
oipauk.org/news-events-...
#OpenAccessWeek
Featuring a keynote from @samuelmoore.org and lightning talks from OIPA members inc @openlibhums.org, @lsepress.bsky.social, find out more and sign up below ⬇️
oipauk.org/news-events-...
#OpenAccessWeek
Event: OIPA Symposium 2025
Event: OIPA Symposium 2025 Join the Open Institutional Publishing Association (OIPA) for our Online Symposium in October! Following our inaugural in-person Symposium in 2024, we are delighted to be…
oipauk.org
October 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
📣 There’s still time to sign up for our @oipassoc.bsky.social Symposium on Tues 21st Oct…
Featuring a keynote from @samuelmoore.org and lightning talks from OIPA members inc @openlibhums.org, @lsepress.bsky.social, find out more and sign up below ⬇️
oipauk.org/news-events-...
#OpenAccessWeek
Featuring a keynote from @samuelmoore.org and lightning talks from OIPA members inc @openlibhums.org, @lsepress.bsky.social, find out more and sign up below ⬇️
oipauk.org/news-events-...
#OpenAccessWeek
Fear and misinformation don't solve stray dog issues, knowledge does.
❤️🐶 OIPA Palestine is working with university students to promote humane, science-based stray dog management through education, dialogue, vaccination, sterilisation & responsible pet ownership.
Read more ⤵️ bit.ly/4fG1ziB
❤️🐶 OIPA Palestine is working with university students to promote humane, science-based stray dog management through education, dialogue, vaccination, sterilisation & responsible pet ownership.
Read more ⤵️ bit.ly/4fG1ziB
OIPA Palestine Raises Awareness on Stray Dogs
OIPA Palestine engages university students in Tulkarm to promote humane, scientific solutions for stray dog management and public awareness
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August 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Fear and misinformation don't solve stray dog issues, knowledge does.
❤️🐶 OIPA Palestine is working with university students to promote humane, science-based stray dog management through education, dialogue, vaccination, sterilisation & responsible pet ownership.
Read more ⤵️ bit.ly/4fG1ziB
❤️🐶 OIPA Palestine is working with university students to promote humane, science-based stray dog management through education, dialogue, vaccination, sterilisation & responsible pet ownership.
Read more ⤵️ bit.ly/4fG1ziB
It’s conference week for me this week - now at #REDUX2025 hosted by OUP. Great to see @oipassoc.bsky.social Chair, Kate Petherbridge, talking about the work of @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social UP and OIPA (Open Institutional Publishing Association) in this morning’s plenary 👏
April 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
It’s conference week for me this week - now at #REDUX2025 hosted by OUP. Great to see @oipassoc.bsky.social Chair, Kate Petherbridge, talking about the work of @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social UP and OIPA (Open Institutional Publishing Association) in this morning’s plenary 👏
The OLH team had a great day at #OIPA2026. We were pleased to contribute to discussions on #diamondOA and generative AI in academic publishing, and to connect with colleagues from across the OIPA community. @theblochian.bsky.social, @simoneverett.bsky.social & @paulaclemente.bsky.social
June 19, 2026 at 7:20 AM
The OLH team had a great day at #OIPA2026. We were pleased to contribute to discussions on #diamondOA and generative AI in academic publishing, and to connect with colleagues from across the OIPA community. @theblochian.bsky.social, @simoneverett.bsky.social & @paulaclemente.bsky.social