This event is organised by the INSPIRING ERA project in collaboration with the IP4OS project as part of a series of online events to support the implementation of the European Research Area (ERA) Policy Agenda (2022-2024).

Across Europe, researchers may have the legal right to make their work openly accessible – even if published behind a paywall – thanks to Secondary Publication Rights (SPRs). Yet many are unaware of this right or unsure how to take advantage of it.

This event is an opportunity to learn how SPRs work and how these rights are implemented in Europe (in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, and Bulgaria). Hear real-world experiences from researchers and librarians and explore how SPRs can support open science and increase the visibility of your work.

The event is open to all but particularly designed for researchers, and the university professionals who support them, including librarians, repository managers, and research administrators. 

Programme in brief

• Welcome from the INSPIRING ERA project
• Setting the scene – How SPR is being addressed in the ERA Policy Agenda
  Bertil Egger-Beck, Policy Officer at the European Commission Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
• Keynote presentation:
  – what are SPRs and their purpose, how do they benefit researchers?
  – Overview of SPR legislation in Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, and Bulgaria and how the rules have been implemented at research performing organisations, including the expansion of open access repositories.
  – Potential for EU-wide SPR
  Q&A
• Moderated Panel discussion featuring experiences and perspectives from several experts.

All information about this event can be found in the announcement on the website of INSPIRING ERA. Registration for online participation is required.