[Irtalk] Open Access and Research Conference, held in Brisbane from 31 October to 1 November 2013

[Elsabe Olivier]

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is hosting the Open Access and Research Conference 2103 ( http://www.oar2013.qut.edu.au/ ), held in Brisbane from 31 October to 1 November. 
This event will provide a vibrant platform for discussion about recent advances in Open Access and scholarly communication practices globally. The comprehensive program explores these developments as part of a two-fold approach, comprising:
1.      International 'round-ups' - covering the breadth of recent international initiatives. This includes speakers from the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. 
2.      Thematic sessions - focusing on specific areas of research and information management necessary to the advancement of Open Access. Such topics include advocacy, alternative metrics, data management and open innovation. 
There is also a choice of pre-conference workshops ( http://www.oar2013.qut.edu.au/program/workshops.jsp ) on the topics of advocacy, open data and open access publishing of books, to be held on Wednesday 30 October. 
Overall, the conference provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress of Open Access and to consider the strategic advantages these developments bring to the research sector moving forward. 
Further details about this event are in this program ( http://www.oar2013.qut.edu.au/program/ ).
Kind regards
Elsabe
 
Elsabe Olivier 
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