Join the next meeting of the Community of Practice (CoP) for no-fee OA publishing in Africa, that now includes over 380 members - 

Date and time: 18 February 2026 at 10:00 UTC/11:00 WAT/12:00 CAT/13:00 EAT (convert to your timezone).

Join the next meeting of the Community of Practice (CoP) for no-fee OA publishing in Africa, that now includes over 380 members - 

Date and time: 18 February 2026 at 10:00 UTC/11:00 WAT/12:00 CAT/13:00 EAT (convert to your timezone).

EIFL has engaged in copyright law reform in South Africa since 2015.

We provided training and built capacity among librarians in copyright and advocacy, and we participated in the legislative process during negotiations for the Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB) (the Bill is not yet adopted). 

EIFL has engaged in copyright law reform in South Africa since 2015.

We provided training and built capacity among librarians in copyright and advocacy, and we participated in the legislative process during negotiations for the Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB) (the Bill is not yet adopted). 

EIFL has engaged in copyright law reform in South Africa since 2015.

We provided training and built capacity among librarians in copyright and advocacy, and we participated in the legislative process during negotiations for the Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB) (the Bill is not yet adopted). 

We have updated the lists of journals in which corresponding authors from our partner countries can publish in open access for free or at discounted Article Processing Charges (APCs). 

In 2025 we renewed expiring agreements that include an open access publishing component, and also signed one new agreement: Institute of Physics (IOP) agreed to include publishing in their journals in addition to providing access to read. 

We have updated the lists of journals in which corresponding authors from our partner countries can publish in open access for free or at discounted Article Processing Charges (APCs). 

In 2025 we renewed expiring agreements that include an open access publishing component, and also signed one new agreement: Institute of Physics (IOP) agreed to include publishing in their journals in addition to providing access to read. 

We have updated the lists of journals in which corresponding authors from our partner countries can publish in open access for free or at discounted Article Processing Charges (APCs). 

In 2025 we renewed expiring agreements that include an open access publishing component, and also signed one new agreement: Institute of Physics (IOP) agreed to include publishing in their journals in addition to providing access to read. 

We have updated the lists of journals in which corresponding authors from our partner countries can publish in open access for free or at discounted Article Processing Charges (APCs). 

In 2025 we renewed expiring agreements that include an open access publishing component, and also signed one new agreement: Institute of Physics (IOP) agreed to include publishing in their journals in addition to providing access to read. 

Iryna Kuchma, EIFL Open Access Programme Manager, will speak at training on using Open Journal Systems (OJS) for editors and reviewers of the journal, ‘Revue Ecosystèmes et Paysages’.

Iryna Kuchma, EIFL Open Access Programme Manager, will speak at training on using Open Journal Systems (OJS) for editors and reviewers of the journal, ‘Revue Ecosystèmes et Paysages’.

Iryna Kuchma, EIFL Open Access Programme Manager, will speak at training on using Open Journal Systems (OJS) for editors and reviewers of the journal, ‘Revue Ecosystèmes et Paysages’.

Join the EIFL online meet-up of open science trainers, which will explore how institutions strategically plan open science training, balancing long-term capacity building with project- and funder-driven training requirements, and how these approaches can be aligned more effectively. We will also start compiling a catalogue of existing curricula on open science.  

Join the EIFL online meet-up of open science trainers, which will explore how institutions strategically plan open science training, balancing long-term capacity building with project- and funder-driven training requirements, and how these approaches can be aligned more effectively. We will also start compiling a catalogue of existing curricula on open science.  

Join the EIFL online meet-up of open science trainers, which will explore how institutions strategically plan open science training, balancing long-term capacity building with project- and funder-driven training requirements, and how these approaches can be aligned more effectively. We will also start compiling a catalogue of existing curricula on open science.  

EIFL and the Zambia Library Service (ZLS) have organized an online workshop to build the capacity of public library staff in Zambia to deliver digital literacy training in their communities and to promote the meaningful use of ICT devices (laptops, tablets, mobile phones) and mobile internet for educational purposes.

EIFL and the Zambia Library Service (ZLS) have organized an online workshop to build the capacity of public library staff in Zambia to deliver digital literacy training in their communities and to promote the meaningful use of ICT devices (laptops, tablets, mobile phones) and mobile internet for educational purposes.

EIFL and the Zambia Library Service (ZLS) have organized an online workshop to build the capacity of public library staff in Zambia to deliver digital literacy training in their communities and to promote the meaningful use of ICT devices (laptops, tablets, mobile phones) and mobile internet for educational purposes.

Milica Ševkušić, EIFL Open Access Programme Project Coordinator, will speak at a session on the role of OpenAIRE National Open Access Desks (NOADs) and members in training activities, organized by the OpenAIRE Training & Support Standing Committee. She will share experiences and insights related to training on Open Science in Serbia.

Milica Ševkušić, EIFL Open Access Programme Project Coordinator, will speak at a session on the role of OpenAIRE National Open Access Desks (NOADs) and members in training activities, organized by the OpenAIRE Training & Support Standing Committee. She will share experiences and insights related to training on Open Science in Serbia.