A joint initiative of Publications, Support Art and Research and the University Library, University of Applied Arts Vienna (Angewandte)

Open Access promotes visibility, participation and the open exchange of knowledge. But who owns the knowledge that is generated at art universities such as the Angewandte? How free is knowledge? What is Open Access and how does it work? And how can researchers, teachers and students make the best use of the principle of free and open access to scientific and artistic results?

Open Access offers many opportunities and raises countless questions, which will be collected and (pre)sorted together in this workshop-style event. We will explore the opportunities, challenges and desires associated with open access in research, teaching and study, and invite interested parties and those affected to engage in conversation with invited experts and thought leaders.

Short presentations and small groups will open up a space for exchange on the following areas, in which open access has become indispensable in scientific and artistic research and teaching:

• Research & development

• Discover, find & save

• Publish

The Angewandte Open Access Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of the use of open access and to discuss related needs, concerns, wishes and ideas in a concentrated manner. The goal is to develop strategies and measures for the future of open access at the Angewandte on the basis of this exchange.

In addition to researchers, lecturers, students and staff at the University of Applied Arts Vienna, interested parties from outside the university are also welcome – we look forward to hearing a wide range of perspectives!