KAUST adopts Open Access policy

Summary

KAUST adopted an Open Access policy to make scholarly articles by its researchers publicly available. Planning for the policy began in 2012, with the final version implemented on June 30th after multiple committee meetings. KAUST representatives presented their efforts at the Sharjah International Book Fair, leading to increased interest from other regional universities. Why it matters: This policy promotes wider dissemination of KAUST's research, potentially boosting its visibility and impact in the region.