Open access to scholarly publications by definition means that research publications can be read online free of charge and without hindrance. This is one of the pillars of open science. Through open access, research results are available to as many people as possible as quickly as possible.
The benefits of open access are obvious, but achieving them requires cultural change and redistribution of the publishing costs.
Expert panel in open access to scholarly publications
The expert panel in open access to scholarly publications meets and discusses current topics. If necessary, the group appoints working groups to address issues pertaining to eg. international publishing, financing, domestic publications or platforms and searchability of publications.
The expert panel is chaired by Susanna Nykyri (Tampere University) and the secretary is Oona Myllyntaus (TSV).
- Members of the expert panel / Invalid email addresses and associated names will be removed from the panel's list of members.
- Memorandums from expert panel meetings (in Finnish)
Working group in Open access to scholarly publications
The working group began its work in spring 2025. The aim of the working group is to update the Policy component for open access to journal articles and conference publications for 2020–2025 to reflect the current operating environment and developments in publishing activities. The working group is chaired by Pekka Nygren (The Finnish Society of Forest Science) and Anna-Maija Tuuliainen (University of Jyväskylä).
Working group in Open access to professional publications
The working group began its work in January 2024 with the aim of drafting a Policy component for open access to professional publications. The working group will continue its work in 2025-2026. The working group is chaired by Hellevi Hakala (Metropolia) and Mira Juppi (Savonia).
Peer support group for Open publishing
The working group convenes to discuss current issues related to open publishing. Its work began in autumn 2024. The working group is chaired by Mari Katvala (University of Oulu).
Participate
Participate in the expert panel/a working group by filling in the registration form (in Finnish). If you need more information about the expert panels, please email the secretariat at avointiede@tsv.fi.
Please note that expert panel work along with working groups is mainly carried out in Finnish.
