📢 Community input needed Help map policies and funding programmes supporting #DiamondOA. @almasiproject.bsky.social is building a database of policies supporting #DiamondOA across Africa, Europe, and Latin America. 🔷Learn how to contribute: bit.ly/4v4VrqK 🔷Join the EDCH Forum: forum.diamas.org

📣 EDCH Registry Spotlight! We’re delighted to feature the @stockholmunipress.bsky.social as a member of the Registry. Stockholm University Press is an #OpenAccess publisher of peer-reviewed academic journals and books focusing on rigorous #PeerReview and global dissemination.

🚀 Exciting news for #DiamondOA in Ukraine! We are thrilled to welcome the Ukrainian Diamond Open Access Capacity Centre (UDOACC) to the EDCH National Capacity Centres network, supporting community-led, non-profit scholarly publishing in #Ukraine. 🔗Learn more about the EDCH NCCs: bit.ly/4syLL6l

💎 Introducing AEGIS-OA: A New Shield for #DiamondOA in Europe AEGIS-OA, a new Horizon Europe project, brings together 24 partners from 16 countries to strengthen a sustainable, high-quality #DiamondOA publishing ecosystem. ➡️Read more: edch.eu/new-shield-d... #OpenAccess #OpenScience

📣 EDCH Registry Spotlight! We’re delighted to feature the @beilstein-institut.bsky.social, a member of the Registry, supporting the advancement of the chemical sciences through #DiamondOA journals, data standardisation, and open infrastructure projects and scientific events.

💰 The Price of “Free” in Open Access How well do we actually understand the real costs behind #DiamondOA? A discussion on the EDCH Forum highlights a new research initiative, exploring hidden costs in OA publishing in Poland. 🔷Join the discussion: bit.ly/4lDkZHm 🔷Join the Forum: forum.edch.eu

📣 EDCH Registry Spotlight! We’re delighted to feature FECYT, the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology and a member of the #EDCH Registry.

🔔 A quick reminder We have recently moved to a new home → edch.eu. We encourage our community to update any API calls and bookmarks to the new #EDCH URLs to ensure seamless access to all EDCH materials and resources! 🔗 Overview & Access links: bit.ly/47vZeTX #DiamondOA

🔎 Keeping track of research & publishing tools New research and #PublishingTools appear all the time, making it hard to keep track. A recent EDCH Forum discussion highlights catalogues that help map the landscape. 🔷 Join the discussion and help build a shared list of resources: bit.ly/3P19Cg9

📍 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) are key to a fair and representative #ScholarlyPublishing ecosystem. Our #EDIB Getting Started Guide supports the development of meaningful EDIB strategies with practical steps and examples. ➡️ Explore the guide: bit.ly/3OPsmzg #DiamondOA

❗It’s today ❗ Join us for the Diamond Open Access Policy Forum Africa french session to discover how to build up a strong Diamond OA policy in this region. 🗓️ Time: 13:30-15:00 GMT ✅Register: u2l.fr/wzxgu0

💡 New community resource: The JUFO Checklist A comprehensive checklist to help both expert panels and researchers assess the reliability and rigour of scholarly journals. 🔗Explore it here: bit.ly/4sobLRn 🔗Discover more #DiamondOA support materials: bit.ly/4sjUw3E

#Savethedate for the 2nd cross-regional Diamond OA Policy Forum! After the 1st edition last October and the regional forums, policy makers and funders from the 3 regions will discuss together on diamond publishing policies & funding. 🗓️Date: 30 March, 16:00-17:00 CET ✅Register: u2l.fr/cgad28

🌟 EDCH Registry Spotlight! We’re delighted to feature @pubinpt.bsky.social a member of the EDCH Registry. PUBIN (Integrated, Intelligent, and Innovative Publications) is a nationwide platform strengthening and modernising scientific journal publishing in #Portugal.

🏠 EDCH is moving to the edch.eu domain! We’re excited to share that EDCH is transitioning to a new domain: edch.eu! 🔗 Read the full blog post for all details about the EDCH domain transition: bit.ly/40B38af #DiamondOA #ScholarlyPublishing #EDCH

💎 DOAS Guide for Journals now available in Portuguese! The Diamond Open Access Standard (DOAS) Guide for Journals is now available in Portuguese, supporting #DiamondOA publishing across Portuguese-speaking scholarly communities. ➡️ Guide: bit.ly/479BSTS ➡️ Blog (in EN & PT): bit.ly/3MRlkt4

Want to know more about Diamond OA in Europe? >> Read some use cases from the ALMASI Landscape Report on Diamond Open Access Publishing in Africa, Europe, and Latin America: zenodo.org/records/1837... ▶️Introduction to european use cases p.104 to 107 🇫🇷France p.129 to 134 🇨🇭Switzerland p.215 to 223

📢 Updated EIFL Checklist for OJS Practical guidance for #OpenAccess journal publishing using OJS 3.5.0-3, covering workflows, plugins, security, visibility & indexing. ➡️Discover the checklist: lnkd.in/dM5fip9c 🔗Join the Forum: forum.diamas.org #DiamondOA #OJS @eifl.bsky.social

🎯 How can we make #DiamondOA training more engaging? A great discussion is happening in the EDCH Forum on adding a playful twist to Diamond Open Access & EDCH resources. Have you tried gamification in #OpenAccess training? 🔷Join the conversation: bit.ly/4cDeIsA 🔷Sign up: forum.diamas.org

🗓️ Save the date for the 1st regional meetings of the Diamond OA Policy Forum! 👀 Focusing on policymaking, they will gather decision-makers from the same region and share some findings from 3 resources of ALMASI project. ✅Discover the programme of each event and register: u2l.fr/zymyud

🤝 Global #DiamondOA community in action Earlier this month, we joined 350+ delegates in person and online at the 3rd Global Summit in Bengaluru, India, to strengthen the Diamond OA ecosystem and align globally. ➡️ Read our takeaways here: bit.ly/4rq2f0f #EDCH #ScholarlyPublishing

UCL Press journals are excited to be part of this great initiative! 👇Read below for more info about the EDCH registry and the Diamond Discovery Hub too.

📣 EDCH Registry Spotlight! We’re excited to feature @uclpress.bsky.social @uclpressjournals.bsky.social a member of the Registry and the fully #openaccess university press of @uclpress.bsky.social, committed to barrier-free #scholarlycommunication.

📢 New #DiamondOA event series by SeDOA Real examples, lessons learned, and discussion on implementing Diamond OA in practice. 🔎 First session 5 March 2026 | 14:00–15:00 CET Diamond OA with Janeway at @tuwien.at More details & registration: eveeno.com/139459322 #OpenAccess #ScholarlyPublishing

Great to see @graham-stone.bsky.social presenting the #EDCH at the #HorizonDiamond2026 national meeting, taking a deep dive into #DiamondOA! Building a strong European network is essential if we want coordinated, sustainable reform in #scholarlypublishing! 🔷 Get involved: diamas.org

#OPERAS2026 | One Network, Many Possibilities... Six compelling themes! 💡Meanings of Open Science 🗂️ Disciplinary Diversity 🔦 Quality & Evaluation 🌎 Multilingualism and Bibliodiversity 🏫 Scholarly Governance 🤝 Stakeholder Inclusion https://operasandsciros.sciencesconf.org/?lang=en

💎 At the 3rd Global Summit on #DiamondOA in Bengaluru? Catch the sessions featuring the #EDCH team this Thursday, 5 Feb! 9:30 IST / 5:00 CET: Panel on #DiamondOA Initiatives 14:15 IST / 9:45 CET: Workshop on Standards & Capacity Building 🔗 Join the global conversation: diamondoasummit.org

All the @eudch.bsky.social services are available via their website 👉 diamas.org/services While you're there, why not check out 📝 DOAS and its self-assessment tool 📚 Resources & Guidelines 🗣️ Registry & Forum 🧑‍🎓 Training Platform 💡 Publishing Tools

💎 Building a global future for Diamond Open Access! We’re at the 3rd Global Summit on #DiamondOA in Bengaluru this week and our very own Co-Coordinator @johanrooryck.bsky.social is on the ground discussing equitable, community-driven publishing. Come talk to us and grab your #EDCH sticker!

The campaign may be ending, but the work continues. The DIAMAS recommendations remain a practical guide for strengthening sustainable, inclusive, and high-quality Diamond OA. Let’s keep sharing them, discussing them, and — most importantly — putting them into practice.

📃 AI policies in #ScholarlyPublishing A new AI policy from the @openlibhums.org has sparked discussion in the EDCH Forum, from AI disclosure and editorial integrity to fabricated references and the limits of current tools. 🔗 Join the discussion & Forum: bit.ly/3Z0uKVE #DiamondOA

Over the last weeks, we shared 25 recommendations across 3 key themes. The takeaway? Culture, funding & policy must align for Diamond OA to thrive. Stakeholders are ready — and DIAMAS offers the tools to act.👇

Want to know more about the #CopimConference programme? Details of Day One are over on our LinkedIn page Check it out now 👀 buff.ly/pe3QHsc Photo: Jon Schnobri via Unsplash

📖 Open Access for fiction books? A very interesting EDCH Forum discussion explores whether institutional publishing and university presses can have a role in fiction publishing and what this might mean for authors and quality assurance. 🔷Join and share your insights: bit.ly/4qAPHm9 #DiamondOA

🌎 Check out these newly published #DiamondOA resources from the @almasiproject.bsky.social If you work on open access, research policies, advocacy or community-led, non-profit publishing mechanisms, these are well worth your time 👇

🔷 The Diamond Open Access Standard is now available in German! The newly available German version helps broaden access to the DOAS and supports quality, transparency, and community-driven Diamond OA publishing. 👉 Explore the German version here: zenodo.org/records/1833...

Institutions can lead Diamond OA by turning strategy into action. The DIAMAS Recommendations offer tools to assess, plan, and embed publishing practices that reflect your mission and values.👇

Institutions own and support Diamond OA publishing — but many still face unclear roles, budgeting gaps, and fragmented portfolios. DIAMAS helps institutions assess, align, and lead strategically.👇

🔊 Help shape the EDCH Forum Take our quick poll and tell us who you are, how you engage with Diamond OA, and what you’d like to see next! ➡️ Fill in our Poll: forum.diamas.org/t/who-s-here... 🗓 Deadline: end of January Not on the Forum yet? Join here 👉 forum.diamas.org #DiamondOpenAccess #EDCH

Policymakers play a key role in advancing Diamond OA — but face tough challenges: feasibility, fragmentation, and urgency. The DIAMAS Recommendations help bridge these gaps. Here’s how policy can drive sustainable change. 👇

PKP is excited for the 3rd Global Summit on #DiamondOpenAccess coming up February 2 - 6, India Looking forward to connecting with folks from @doaj.bsky.social, @orcid.org, @crossref.bsky.social, @scielo.org, @operaseu.bsky.social, @unesco.org and so many more! www.diamondoasummit.org

🎉 One year of the European Diamond Capacity Hub! One year ago, EDCH launched to support and strengthen Diamond Open Access communities through tools, services, and collaboration. 💬 Read our community reflections & milestones: bit.ly/4qjL67D #DiamondOA #OpenAccess #ScholarlyPublishing

Policymakers: you can lead systemic OA change by embedding Diamond OA in national guidance and institutional frameworks. The DIAMAS Recommendations show how to act with clarity and coordination.👇

📖 What language do we use in scholarly publishing? A discussion on the EDCH Forum is unpacking OA terminology, definitions of Diamond OA, and the need for shared resources. 🔷Join and share your insights: bit.ly/3LiRnRZ 🔷Sign up for the Forum: forum.diamas.org #Publishing #DiamondOA #OpenAccess

Funders: want to strengthen Diamond OA? Go beyond short-term projects. The DIAMAS Recommendations highlight how you can lead systemic change with coordinated, long-term support. Here’s what to do. 👇

🚨 Register for the 3rd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access in Bengaluru on 2–6 Feb 2026. Join plenaries, workshops, thematic tracks, case study sessions, and discussions on equitable, multilingual, and community-led scholarly publishing. 🗓️ Register by 10 January 🔗 bit.ly/3LBgqQf #DiamondOA

Why do Diamond OA recommendations matter to funders, sponsors & donors? Because equity, sustainability & return on investment in research dissemination depend on coordinated, transparent strategies. Here's what’s at stake. 👇

📢 @ecosistemas-aeet.bsky.social now part of the #EDCH launched by @eudch.bsky.social & @craft-oa.bsky.social 👉🏽Building stronger #Diamond #OA #community and improving its visibility #DiamondOA #OpenAccess #ScholarlyPublishing If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together

🔐 Security on OJS: managing hackers & cyber-attacks A timely discussion is underway on the EDCH Forum: How can OJS users strengthen security and protect editorial workflows? 🔷 Join the conversation and share tips or resources: bit.ly/3LenlPe 🔷 Sign up to join: forum.diamas.org #DiamondOA #OJS

💎This year’s focus on #DiamondOA has seen several of DOAJ’s collaborative efforts take shape, from new infrastructure in Europe to deeper support for community-led journals globally @latindex.bsky.social @tuwhera.bsky.social @almasiproject.bsky.social #OpenAcess #DOAJ blog.doaj.org/2025/12/19/r...