Pending approval. Provisional guidance pending approval — not an official University policy until approved.
What it is
Practical awareness of copyright, reading publishing agreements and using openly licensed material correctly. The information is guidance only and is not legal advice.
Objectives
- Help authors understand which rights they keep when signing with a publisher.
- Explain published and accepted manuscripts and embargo periods.
- Raise awareness of plagiarism and how to avoid it.
Who it is for
- All researchers and students.
- Editors of University journals.
How it works
- Send the publishing agreement or the publisher policy link with your request.
- The team summarises clauses that affect deposit and reuse.
- For complex legal questions, consult a qualified legal adviser.
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