This Is How We Do It – International Best Practices for Diamond Open Access, Fifth Event: Institutional support for Diamond Open Access journals – an example of the PRESSto platform

On 15 June 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m. (CEST) our guest will be: Agnieszka Wiktor-Sass (PRESSto, AMU University Library in Poznań): Institutional support for Diamond Open Access journals – an example of the PRESSto platform

The PRESSto platform is one of the largest platforms for Diamond Open Access journals in Poland. Based on Open Journal Systems, it was established in 2015 and has been continuously developed to support the editorial teams of journals at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. The solutions developed within PRESSto may also be relevant for other teams supporting Diamond Open Access publishing.

Please note: To address an international audience, the event will be held in English. The session will not be recorded.

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THIS IS HOW WE DO IT: International Best Practices for Diamond Open Access

The DFG-funded Service Centre for Diamond Open Access (SeDOA) invites you to attend the online event series ‘THIS IS HOW WE DO IT: International Best Practices for Diamond Open Access’.

Join SeDOA for our new international event series launching in 2026. “THIS IS HOW WE DO IT” brings together global experts to go beyond theory and dive into the practical realities of Diamond Open Access.

In each session, international guests will showcase how they implement Diamond OA at their institutions and successfully integrate these initiatives into national frameworks. Whether you are looking for scalable solutions or want to discuss common challenges with peers, this series provides a platform for honest exchange and actionable insights.

What to expect:

  • First-hand reports from international Diamond OA pioneers
  • Strategies for institutional and national integration
  • Interactive Q&A sessions with the community

Target audience:

Scholarly authors and editors, stakeholders within the Diamond Open Access ecosystem, academic publishing houses and institutional repositories, strategic decision-makers driving the Open Access transformation.

Event team and moderation: Stefanie Westphal (Max Weber Foundation & Herzog August Library), Katja Wermbter (Technische Universität Braunschweig), Isabella Greiner (Information Centre for Life Sciences), Nanette Rißler-Pipka (Max Weber Foundation)