Open Access

Publishing in Open Access makes scientific literature accessible to a broad public free of technical and legal barriers. Publications are easier to find and more frequently cited, and national and international research and business partners can access them. The faster dissemination of research results promotes innovation and progress.

In line with the national strategy of swissuniversities, the SNSF and other international players, FHNW is committed to Open Access and supports its employees in publishing Open Access. Details can be found in the FHNW Open Access Policy (PDF, 105 KB).

Roads to Open Access

Publication practice differs between the various scientific disciplines, so there are several ways to publish Open Access. Swissuniversities offers an overview of the various Open Access models.

Open Access in cooperation with business partners

Cooperation with business partners is essential to FHNW. In projects with external partners, patents or products are also developed for commercial distribution. In these cases, however, Open Access is not relevant. If official documents result from projects with commercial partners, FHNW encourages its employees to publish them according to the principles of Open Access with the agreement of all partners involved. The Open Access department at FHNW will be happy to advise you and your partners.