If you are unsure as to what is meant by “date of acceptance” the FAQs for the Policy for Open Access in the next REF have just been updated with clear information and guidance. Check it out at – http://www.hefce.ac.uk/whatwedo/rsrch/rinfrastruct/oa/faq/ New questions
A major HEFCE study on “Monographs and open access” has been released. The study was led by Geoffey Crossick and focuses on monographs in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The report identifies many issues involved with applying open access
Earlier today HEFCE published information and audit requirements for the policy for open access in the post-2014 REF. Go to their website where you’ll see this link under ‘Technical Resources’: http://www.hefce.ac.uk/whatwedo/rsrch/rinfrastruct/oa/policy/ HEFCE have also updated their FAQs to include a number