This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the women who have worked with us to produce outstanding books. Today we’re highlighting Dr Wendy Michallat, Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield.

White Rose Libraries is attending the 'IRUS to OpenAIRE: your transition for repository analytics' webinar this morning, hosted by @jisc.bsky.social to prepare for the upcoming changes in repository reporting.

We’re staying ahead of the transition and making sure everything is in place. The new system will continue to report usage stats and monitor repository impact.

Kate and Lucy are virtually attending the @copim.bsky.social conference today and tomorrow, exploring the future of community-led open access books 📚

This is going to be one of the must-see panels at #REDUX2026 on #OpenAccess in Challenging Times - ft @paulakennedy.bsky.social, Kate Petherbridge @wrunipress.bsky.social & Andrew Barker Library Director @lancasteruni.bsky.social, chaired by Melissa Thomas @livunipress.bsky.social

We at White Rose University Press are equally delighted to congratulate the winners and look forward to guiding them through the publication process. Their achievement marks an exciting milestone in their academic careers, and we are thrilled to support them as their work reaches a wider audience.

🥳 Today marks the 1st birthday of our Data Stewards Network! Last year, we ran a mix of expert-led workshops & informal networking sessions. To continue the momentum into 2026, we held a co-production workshop to prioritise future activities. Full write-up here: sites.google.com/sheffield.ac...

Happy #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience! 🌟 At WRUP, we’re proud to support women in science, both as researchers and as authors. We’re committed to amplifying diverse voices and encouraging scholarship that advances scientific knowledge.

So looking forward to speaking at @uksg.bsky.social this year, with @cathdishman.bsky.social, @tmorley24.bsky.social & @sarahhlib.bsky.social. We are in Group A, speaking on Mon 30 March @ 13:30 and Tues 31 March @ 11:00. Join us and learn how library publishing has grown in the UK! #UKSG2026

Today we are celebrating #DataPrivacyDay all about raising awareness and promoting good data protection practice. White Rose Libraries collaboratively manage the shared institutional repository, providing barrier-free access to research and theses from the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York.

Following the success of our book publishing offer we are preparing to launch our journal publishing programme. We are now accepting expressions of interest from editors of existing journals. As a cross-disciplinary publisher, all subjects will be considered. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LSvLfx

The latest from #UKSGInsights "Repository renewal project: a case study from White Rose Libraries" by Thom Blake (@akadidymus.bsky.social, @uoylibrary.bsky.social), Andy Bussey (@unisheffieldlib.bsky.social) and Kate Petherbridge (@wrunipress.bsky.social) - doi.org/10.1629/uksg...

📚 Happy National Reading Day! At WRUP, our open-access books cross boundaries between academic and lay readers — sharing research that’s rigorous, accessible, and free to read. Explore books that connect scholarship with the wider world: 👉 universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk #NationalReadingDay #OA

Happy belated New Year from all of us at WRUP 🎉 A new year often brings fresh purpose and new goals. Whether you’re an established academic or at the beginning of your career, if you’ve ever dreamed of turning your research into a fully fledged book, we can help make it happen.

Happy Christmas! As we wrap up our #12DaysOfWRUP, we want to wish all our authors, editors, reviewers and readers a joyful festive season. Thank you for being part of our open access community! #HappyChristmas #OpenAccess

2025 has been an incredible year for WRUP! From new book launches to growing global readership, we’re proud of what our authors and editors have achieved. Thank you to everyone who has supported our mission this year. #12DaysOfWRUP #OpenAccess

🤝 WRUP is jointly run by the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York — combining strength, expertise and shared values to support open access publishing across disciplines. #12DaysOfWRUP #AcademicCollab

Thinking of publishing with WRUP? We offer clear guidance and hands‑on support for authors every step of the way — from proposal to publication. #AcademicPublishing #OpenAccess #WRUP

Ever wondered what happens before a book is published? WRUP guides authors through peer review, editing, typesetting, and production, ensuring every publication meets rigorous standards and is fully open access from day one. #12DaysOfWRUP #OpenAccess

WRUP titles are read worldwide — by researchers, students, and the public alike. Open access ensures anyone can engage with our books and journals, no matter their location or resources. Knowledge without barriers! #12DaysOfWRUP #OpenAccess

📚Discover the breadth and impact of WRUP publications! From history and cultural studies to philosophy, archaeology, and healthcare, WRUP delivers peer-reviewed, open-access works showcasing research across our partner universities.

Our authors are at the heart of WRUP. From early-career researchers to established academics, they share a commitment to open, accessible scholarship. We’re grateful for their creativity and trust. Today we’re sharing an author spotlight featuring testimonials from monograph and journal contributors

For the fourth day of #12DaysOfWRUP, we’re sharing a bit about our team! Behind every publication is a dedicated team — WRUP’s might be small, but it’s mighty! We support authors through peer review, editing, design, production, and promotion. Together we are proud to champion open scholarship!

For the third day of #12DaysOfWRUP, we’re diving into what Open Access (OA) means. At WRUP, all our publications are open access - meaning anyone, anywhere, can read, download, and share research for free. Open access widens readership, boosts visibility, and helps knowledge travel further.

For the second day of #12DaysOfWRUP, we’re sharing a bit about our story and mission. WRUP was founded in 2016 by the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York to publish high-quality, open access academic work. In 2026, we’ll be celebrating our 10th anniversary — 👀 this space for details!

Welcome to the 12 Days of White Rose University Press! 🎉 Throughout December, we’ll be sharing facts, stories, and insights about WRUP — our books, people, and our mission to make research open and accessible. Join us as we celebrate another fantastic year of open research and publishing.

📚 It’s National Linguistics Day! We’re celebrating by spotlighting Voices and Practices in Applied Linguistics: Diversifying a Discipline — a White Rose University Press publication.

Looking forward to #SCONUL25! At WRL, we’re always striving for cross-collaboration to drive change in libraries, and this year’s programme showcases that perfectly.

Today marks the anniversary of the first issue of Billiken (Nov 17, 1919) — Argentina’s iconic, longest-running children’s magazine. Want to learn more? Read Children’s Culture and Citizenship in Argentina by Lauren Rea — free and open access! universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/search?is_ad...

📣CHAOS IS COMING FOR SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING 📣 Watch out, there are radical publishing models about! @theblochian.bsky.social's latest article on "working together to move to a non-profit, community-governed publishing system" is a vital read, especially in these uncertain times.

🌟🚢 We are excited to announce that Screening the Fleet by Prof. Jonathan Rayner (University of Sheffield), published by WRUP, has been nominated for the 2025 Maritime Media Awards! To read more about the nomination and the book, follow the 🔗👉 universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/announcements

The ESRC-funded @vp-centre.bsky.social, led by @uoysbs.bsky.social and @lawatleeds.bsky.social works with public sector organisations to help them improve the support they offer to citizens Their Connected Data Analytics programme engages with a variety of open research practices, detailed below 👇

📚 Celebrating 6 years since Voices and Practices in Applied Linguistics (2019) — a landmark collection exploring the diversity of Applied Linguistics in research, policy & practice. Read it here: universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/books/e/10.2... #AppliedLinguistics #LanguageResearch #Linguistics

It’s #NationalStrokeDay — a reminder of the importance of stroke awareness and recovery. Explore open-access stroke research on White Rose Research Online, from prevention to rehabilitation: tinyurl.com/3xejrjvs #OpenAccess #StrokeResearch

🌿 Anniversary Spotlight 🌿 Published on this day - Capability Brown, Royal Gardener: The Business of Place-Making in Northern Europe (edited by Jonathan Finch & Jan Woudstra) offers fresh insights into one of the eighteenth century’s most influential landscape designers.

To round up #OpenAccessWeek, we’re returning to the question: Who Owns Our Knowledge? Kate Petherbridge (WRUPress Manager & OIPA Chair) explores the many facets of this question—how ownership shapes who can access, share & benefit from research, and why it matters more than ever. #OAWeek2025

A book vending machine provides an outlet for D.C.-area authors after funding cuts By Brittney Melton www.npr.org/2025/10/16/g... #books

Together, @wrunipress.bsky.social and the Open Research team at York foster a culture where openness is the default - but always balanced with respect for author rights, equity of access, and recognition of diverse voices 📖 Read the full post 'Who Owns Our Knowledge?' on the WRUP blog 👇 #OAWeek

We're attending the @oipassoc.bsky.social Online Symposium 2025 today as part of #OpenAccessWeek! Organised by the Open Institutional Publishing Association, the event explores the evolving open publishing landscape & the innovative projects shaping its future. #OpenPublishing 🌐📚 #OAWeek2025 #OIPA

To celebrate #OAWeek, book onto one of our training sessions! ✨21st Oct: OA for books & chapters ✨21st Oct: Demystifying open research I: authorship ✨23rd Oct: Bitesize OA webinar (REF&UKRI policies) ✨23rd Oct: Copyright misconceptions ✨23rd Oct: Demystifying open research II: publications Links 👇

This #OpenAccessWeek (20–26 Oct) we’re asking: Who owns our knowledge? WRUP + @uoyopenres.bsky.social believe openness and ownership can go hand in hand. Here’s how we’re working together to make that real. #OAWeek2025 #OpenResearch #CreativeCommons

W-Ray the @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social whippet mascot is supporting the 'Screening the Fleet' event today in Sheffield!#openaccess #academicpublishing

🎬 Today’s the Day! – Screening the Fleet Join us this evening for drinks, nibbles, and good conversation as we celebrate Screening the Fleet. Don’t miss out!

Our WRUP Exec Manager Kate is at #ALPSP2025, attending @alittleroad.bsky.social session on how scholarly societies & university presses can publish OA books sustainably & equitably—covering the transition to OA, academic engagement, & building fair, lasting models. #OpenAccess #ScholarlyPublishing

🚨 Reminder! We still have tickets available for Screening the Fleet – 50 Years of the Navy on Screen 🎬 If you—or anyone you know—are interested in media, military history, or British TV, don’t miss this one. Come along and get signed up!

Last run through of my talk for #OpenFest tomorrow, pretty much bang on an hour so I'm going to have to speak fast and attempt to not go off track. Hopefully it'll be an enjoyable, if general, overview of EDI issues in Open Research. I hope you'll come along! sheffield.ac.uk/openresearch...

⚓️ Event Alert: Screening the Fleet – 50 Years of the Navy on Screen How has the Royal Navy been portrayed on screen over the past 50 years? What can these depictions reveal about culture, politics, and national identity? Join us for an evening of discussion with Prof Jonathan Rayner & Chris Terrill.

🛡️ August is National Immunisation Month WRL supports cutting-edge research, with papers on immunisation, policy, and practice - supporting global knowledge-sharing and interdisciplinary collaboration. To explore, click the🔗: eprints.whiterose.ac.uk #OpenAccess #WRRO #Immunisation

It’s World Hepatitis Day! 🌍 Here at White Rose Research Online, you can access the latest research on new trials and studies — all free to read, no paywalls. Explore cutting‑edge findings here: eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/cgi/search/a... #WorldHepatitisDay #OpenAccess #Research

Today marks the anniversary of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s death — a reminder of how his visionary poetry (Kubla Khan, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner) still shapes the way we imagine nature, myth, and the mind.