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Open Access

This guide introduces Open Access (OA) for students and faculty.

Benefits of Open Access

What are the benefits of Open Access?

🔓 Free & Immediate Access

No paywalls—just knowledge. Open Access makes scholarly articles, data, and educational resources freely available to everyone.

📈 Increased Visibility & Impact

OA research is more discoverable and often cited more frequently, helping scholars reach diverse audiences across many fields of research.

🤝 Supports Collaboration

Students and researchers can build on each other’s work, fostering innovation and global partnerships.

🎓 Equitable Learning

OA levels the playing field—students at all institutions, regardless of budget, can access high-quality research.