Deposit To The UCU Repository
Deposit your work with clear checks, steps, and upload routes.
Open Access Service
Open Access Publishing & Sharing Support
Open Access (OA) increases visibility and reuse of scholarship. UCU Libraries supports authors with publishing choices, copyright and licensing guidance, and repository/self-archiving workflows.
Repository & Self-Archiving
Learn versions, permissions, and repository sharing routes.
Your Open Access Journey
Find your situation and follow the recommended steps.
Research Visibility
Why Open Access Matters
Open access helps UCU research travel further, meet funder expectations, and support responsible knowledge sharing without unnecessary barriers.
Greater Impact
More citations and downloads
Wider Reach
Accessible to anyone globally
Funder Compliance
Meet funder requirements
Career Advancement
Boost your profile
Ethical Research
Share knowledge responsibly
Cost Savings
Reduce subscription costs
