

APCs paid by ULiège researchers have risen significantly again in 2023
€493,935 were paid by researchers in 2023 as APC (Article Processing Charges), an average of €2,297 per article! This represents an increase of 12.8% compared with 2022. Colossal sums lost for scientific research. However, solutions do exist to bring the bill down.

100,000 Open Access publications in ORBi!
On 12 July 2024, ORBi topped the 100,000 milestone for open access publications, which means that they are accessible worldwide at a single click! This success demonstrates our commitment to the free and open dissemination of scientific knowledge.
Last month, more than 500 researchers submitted 1,042 publications. Of these, 76% contain full text and 76% are open access.

Annual report 2023
ULiège Library's annual report (in French) for 2023 is officially out! The year 2023 appears to be rich in activities, projects and collaborations carried out within our library units and branches. Well done to all those who have contributed, through their involvement in these activities or by helping with the writing!

Open Science: expert knowledge and practical skills
Are you a researcher at the start of your career? Open Science Summer offers theoretical and practical training to give you a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of open science and how to incorporate its various techniques into your own research.

Books for the "Rêve Général" festival
From 2 to 28 April, the Rêve Général festival will be held on the Sart Tilman campus: more than 120 partners are joining forces to put on a unique event to reconcile Art, Science and Democracy.
As part of the event, ULiège Library is presenting a selection of books on the themes of health, the environment, migration and gender. These selections will be on display at various times during the festival, and you can find them online via our galleries.