Research Publications at University of Turku Openly Available
The University of Turku aims at being a pioneer in promoting the operational culture of open science. In its recent publication policy, the University of Turku outlines that scientific publications need to be openly available. With its data policy earlier this year, the University has already encouraged its researchers to open their research materials.
The publication policy approved at the University of Turku defines that all scientific publications produced at the University should be openly available if allowed by the terms of the publisher. The principles of open access publishing applies to all who conduct research at the University of Turku.
– We want to work according to the principles of open science at the University of Turku. Openness is a basic principle in our research. The results of publicly funded research must be openly accessible and available for everyone, says Kalle-Antti Suominen, the Vice Rector responsible for research.
The policy has been prepared openly by consulting the University community, and the University Board has ratified the publication policy. The University offers training and instructions for researchers on open publication.