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Discontinuation of negotiations with Wiley: No deal situation

Published:02.04.25 — The negotiations between swissuniversities and the publisher Wiley, which have been ongoing since early 2024 , have not concluded in an acceptable Read & Publish agreement that could satisfy all conditions while meeting swissuniversities' requirements (prices, contractual terms). This no deal has several implications for members of EPFL community.

Research data: Choosing the most suitable storage solution at EPFL

Published:17.03.25 — To support researchers in making informed storage decisions, the EPFL Library Research Data Management (RDM) team, in collaboration with the Information Systems Department (DSI) and the IT services of the School of Life Sciences (SV Faculty IT), has created a dedicated webpage. This resource provides an overview of the available storage solutions at EPFL, highlighting their key features, security levels, and recommended use cases. A comparative table is also available to help researchers quickly evaluate and select the most suitable storage solution.

EPFL reveals key trends and challenges in Research Data Management

Published:18.02.25 — EPFL has released the results of its 2023 Research Data Management (RDM) survey, providing key insights into how researchers manage their data and code. Conducted by the EPFL Library RDM team, this biannual survey helps to identify evolving practices and needs to improve institutional support. Previous editions were conducted in 2017, 2019, 2021 and their results remain available for consultation.