Released today, final policy on Open Access for REF2029. Headlines, for History and others in Panel D:
- no OA mandate for books for REF2029
- mandate for 'long form' publications for next REF, with effect no earlier than Jan 2029
- article embargoes cut from 24 to 12 months from 1 Jan 2026
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- no OA mandate for books for REF2029
- mandate for 'long form' publications for next REF, with effect no earlier than Jan 2029
- article embargoes cut from 24 to 12 months from 1 Jan 2026
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REF 2029 Open Access Policy and Consultation and Engagement summary published 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/ref-202... #ref2029
Comments
- later implementation date from Jan 25 to Jan 26
- wider options for CC licensing, though CC-BY remains preference
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