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Sunday, September 14, 2008

Norwegian universities launch OA working group to advise the government

In June 2008, Norway's Ministry of Education and Research (Kunnskapsdepartemente or KD) asked the Norwegian Association of Higher Education Institutions (Universitets- og høgskolerådet or UHR) for advice on how to provide OA to the nation's research output.  For background, see my blog post from July 3, 2008.

Now in response to the KD's request, the UHR has launched an Open Access Working Group.  (Thanks to OpenAccess.no.)  Read the working group home page in Norwegian or Google's English.

The KD has asked for UHR's advice, and advice from the Norwegian Research Council, by December 1, 2008.