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Open Access: new Read&Publish agreements with academic publishers

— In the framework of the Swiss national strategy on Open Access, three new Read&Publish agreements have been signed by the Consortium of Swiss Academic Libraries with the publishers Cambridge University Press (CUP), Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and Taylor & Francis (T&F). These agreements allow EPFL researchers to get access to the publisher’s portfolio and to publish in Open Access free of charge, according to the conditions described below.

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Scientists unveil a DIY structured-illumination microscope

— Scientists at EPFL have published a guide to building an add-on that turns a standard optical microscope into an instrument capable of producing super resolution, 3D images of cells, organoids, and embryos.

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EPFL joins the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA)

— In January 2024, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) officially joined the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA), marking a significant step in reshaping research assessment practices. This signature follows a recent roundtable discussion at the institution, where key stakeholders explored the complexities of research evaluation and Open Science (OS).

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Zenodo EPFL community: visibility and FAIRness of your datatset

— Did you know that the Zenodo EPFL Community propels your research into the spotlight, fostering better findability, accessibility, interoperability and reusability of your dataset?

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How do you manage code and research data? Fill our survey!

— How do you manage your data or code during your research projects? Your Master’s dissertations? What are your practices and needs? The EPFL Library is running a biannual survey to improve – or develop – relevant services to support your management of research data and code.