Universities’ journal costs still outstripping inflation

Survey finds that European institutions have open access policies in place – but far fewer have specific targets systems to check their progress

4 April

Vice-chancellors are leading contract negotiations, allowing universities to make more demands on open access and costs

19 February

A switch to open access could save hundreds of millions of euros, says analysis from the European University Association

11 April

Despite some progress, researchers are still reluctant to switch journals because of fears it could hinder their careers

7 March

Despite attempts to renegotiate contracts, European institutions face an annual price hike of 3.6 per cent